It seems that perhaps claims of empty seats and quiet Devils fans weren’t exactly unfounded. While having blogger Travis Hughes claim so is one thing (although I must note that Travis has as much integrity as any print journalist working), when it’s harped upon by a ‘legitimate’ hockey columnist it carries a bit more weight.
As someone who sits in the building for these Flyers-Devils games, I think I can speak on this subject with some authority.
The atmosphere at the Rock stinks.
It’s depressing, for the sport of hockey, to have a playoff game with a bevy of unoccupied seats.
Perhaps its the high expectations that fans have for the team, or the disappointing first round exits the past few seasons. Whatever the case, the Devils need to find some way to be inspired; it doesn’t look like the fans will help much.