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Forbes franchise rankings Canada 2016/2017
With some philosophy of sports added.
Forbes 2017
Toronto Blue Jays
1.3 Billion US Value
Number 1 in Canada, and number 16 on the Forbes, Major League Baseball list for 2017. The 1992 and 1993 World Series Champions had two very good seasons prior to this one as they reached the American League Championship Series.
Things are so bad sportswise/sports wise in this country, that even with having a sub .500 record this year this year so far and with no recent World Series Championship, the Blue Jays have become #1 in Canada.
This according to various Forbes lists that I have reviewed.
For the most part the Blue Jays are in default competitive mediocrity. But this seems to excite many people in Southern Ontario desperate for a winner; it excites some other Canadians as well. It especially excites the Toronto sports media.
Frankly, I do not care...
I think an outdoor Major League Baseball game in a sunny traditional American baseball park, would be wonderful.
But, in a open or closed dome in Toronto, not so much. Domes belong, for example, in some ancient architecture and on some men; such as with Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Chuckles of A Boop Boop, a local Mennonite, and living martyr, if such a thing were possible.
Forbes 2017
Toronto Raptors
$1,125 Billion US Value
Frankly, I care even less.
I do respect the growth of team value. Congratulations for dumping the 'roided' up Barney the Dinosaur logo.
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Forbes 2016
Montreal Canadiens
1,120 Billion US Value
If this club was more successful the value could be as high as #1 or #2 in Canada.
The National Hockey League club in the second largest Canadian city in metropolitan population.
The club needs more actual on ice star players and more scoring. There is so little scoring there is too much focus on off ice club celebrity by the media. If one likes soap operas, order archived series of 'Dynasty' or for some of you more conservative types, 'The Waltons'.
Toronto Maple Leafs
$1,100 Billion US Value
After fifty years of relative mediocrity, this franchise is finally developing and bringing in some top level skill. If this club becomes very successful and wins a Stanley Cup (s), it should be the default #1 valued sports club in Canada. The Leafs have significant apparent skill, and now good management. It will be difficult for even the Leafs to mess this up.
Vancouver Canucks
$700 Million US Value
As per usual, the Vancouver hockey media and online/radio callers spend much time discussing how the Canucks can dig themselves out of the club's latest hole.
As my Father has stated over the years: 'The problem with the Canucks is management'.
I figured the Canucks would go down the tubes after they choked in the 2011, Stanley Cup Final and could not play a decent, competitive game in Boston. I reasoned the right things to improve would not be done.
Edmonton Oilers
$445 Million US Value
A small market club with a new state of the art, National Hockey League arena and some of the top younger players (McDavid, Draisaitl). The Oilers also have a very solid starting goaltender (Talbot). A Stanley Cup contender. I doubt they will mess this up long term, but they did against the Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs. It was not a choke, it was a quack.
Calgary Flames
$410 Million US Value
Once the dispute with the city of Calgary ends and a new arena is built, the franchise value should rise. But, threats, for example, that the team could move to 'Reno' might speed things up. Some hockey commentators think Calgary has as much, or close to the potential as Edmonton. I am not convinced so far, but I hope it is true.
Ottawa Senators
$355 Million US Value
Ottawa Senators version 2.0
I have read online that the 'Trojan condom' like logo might be replaced more often by an 'O' similar to the alternate uniform and the original Ottawa Senators.
They were close to winning the Stanley Cup but need more scoring. The neutral zone trap Senators did not have New Jersey Devils of 1995, neutral zone trap and scoring ability.
Winnipeg Jets
$340 Million US Value
Winnipeg Jets version 2.0
The Jets have scoring skill but need upgrades defensively and with goaltending, according to my limited viewing and more importantly, the opines of hockey media, critics. No, I do not think that the Jets relative success means Saskatoon should receive a franchise. For Canada to be more competitive as a nation, it requires more new billion dollar value, potential clubs.
