The Jets are the NHL's hottest team. So why can't they fill their arena?

Pro sports is no longer for middle class families. Winnipeg market makes it most apparent.

I've been hearing about this across all teams and sports - it seems like the focus on short term profits (especially at expensive new stadiums) is having negative long term impacts.

2015, LA Angels (baseball): https://www.ocregister.com/2015/06/04/moura-angels-see-fewer...

Also: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/business/its-not-just-the-sup...

Spectator 'jock' sports are in a deep fade, lost interest, huge ticket fees via scamming intermediates, as well as huge stream/distribution fees. There are so many new ways to seek diversion as well as many things to do at home. It all seems like self inflicted injury?