This is an interesting article written by Jeff Schultz of the AJC in Atlanta regarding the Thrashers imminent move and the impact of winning and posturing for winning have had in ATL: a city about to lose their 2nd NHL franchise. Raleigh and Atlanta are very different as is the contrast between histories of the two Southern hockey franchises.  However, there has been some hearty discussion surrounding the business side of the Hurricanes and how winning impacts the product on the ice.  Check it out.....

http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2011/05/24/cowardly-bettman-ignoring-evidence-of-thrashers-fans/?cxntfid=blogs_jeff_schultz_blog