We know our listeners are avid sports fans who have a tight tie with hockey. The Blue Jackets are going to be a major player here, and we want to be a part of Columbus growing up to be a big city. Dave Van Stone, WBNS-AM vice president and general manager, says he's thrilled about adding another dimension to the station's sports lineup. This is a deal that worked out well for everybody. Van Stone says the deal came down to more than just dollars and cents, both for the station and the team.
Every market is different.
But there is a lot of interest in the Blue Jackets here. I don't know that the city realizes exactly what this team will bring, but it will do great things for this town. MacLean agrees, saying that the response has already been beyond his expectations and should pick up as the first game approaches. We'll name our coaching staff next spring and our players next June, which should generate even more interest. I think our October home opener will be the toughest ticket to get in Columbus in some time.