Oilers... how do they do it?
November 25, 2000
Forbes.com: Financials of NHL Teams
Notice how the Edmonton Oilers are dead last in "current value ($mil)"?
Notice how the Edmonton Oilers are dead last in "revenue ($mil)"?
Notice how the Edmonton Oilers have the 5th lowest player salaries?
Notice how the Edmonton Oilers have the 4th lowest income in gate receipts? (Tickets are really cheap!)
Now...
Notice how the Edmonton Oilers are in a tie for 2nd place in the 30-team NHL right now?
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