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It's really beautiful to see the Bell Centre so full for every Montreal Canadiens game. The Habs have had some tough seasons, yet people still show up and support the team.

With the largest capacity in the NHL, it's impressive to see the arena filled to 100%. It shows that the experience of going to the Bell Centre is about more than just hockey. People love the atmosphere and being there in person.

However, not all teams have this type of atmosphere.

Coyotes Relocation: Worrying Numbers for Utah (and for the Winnipeg Jets too)

Utah is averaging an NHL-worst 11,000 ticket sales per game, which also represents a league-worst 68% of available tickets. 

Would the city of Quebec have done a better job than Utah at selling tickets?

Would relocating the Coyotes to Quebec and bringing back the Nordiques have been more profitable for the NHL?

This article first appeared on Habs Fanatics and was syndicated with permission.

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