Everything Old is New Again Redux

Been there. Done that again. Read this story. Doesn’t it sound old and familiar? This doesn’t represent innovation or new thinking.

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Ever hear of Microsoft Passport?

How about AOL’s Magic Carpet?

Or Sun Open SSO?

Or Google Talk and AIM cooperation and interop?

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Final Attendance Numbers – Wow!

The Washington Capitals finished 10th in the NHL in paid attendance this year. Only Detroit, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Buffalo sold more tickets than we did in the United States. Who said Washington wasn’t a town that was in love with hockey and its team?

We sold more tickets than even Edmonton in Canada and we sold more tickets than the New York Rangers as an example.

However, we finished 20th in the NHL in ticketing revenues due to our very reasonable ticket pricing policy. We wish to thank all of our fans who bought tickets this year. You all rock! Thank you so much.

Are You Ready?

Are you ready for Game 7 NHL playoff action tonight? I am. If you are ready, let me know. Tell me now. Post away and spread your good cheer, positive intentions and good karma – now – more than ever!

It is the most exciting time in sports, a Game 7 of a NHL playoff series. And hockey fans in general get two Game 7′s tonight as the Capitals play the Rangers and the Devils play the Hurricanes. A true competitive feast.

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