The Bet

I made a bet last winter. I think it was a safe bet. I think I will eventually win. I don't know I will win, but there are several indicators that I have a reasonable chance to win. Of course if you have met me you may not be on my side.

I bet my friend Brad (who does amazing card tricks) that I will be married before the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

I know what you are thinking, Brent is an amazing human being, how could he lose.

This is more a commentary on the Maple Leafs. This is not a comment on their failure on their spelling. This is a failure on their organization.

Here's the scoop. The Toronto Maple Leafs charge more for tickets than any other team in the league. I understand, they are part of one of the biggest hockey markets in the world and can charge the money they get. The seats are full for the start of every game.

The New York Yankees charge more than any team in Major League Baseball. I understand, they are part of one of the biggest markets in baseball markets in the world and can charge the money they get.

The difference is the Yankees win. A lot.

I do not have an intimate knowledge of either organization's business, but I believe that eventually you must have a winning team to keep the ball rolling.

The Leafs have not won a championship since expansion. This is whey I made The Bet.