Greater Chicago is like 9.5, whereas the GTA is 5.5
- golfingsince

And the Golden Horseshoe is 10M+...let's be honest, there are no breaks between municipalities along the QEW west of Toronto.

no, this is accounting for all taxes
- Flyfreaky

Well then

From http://www.cityofchicago..../city/en/about/facts.html

Chicago is home to...

237 square miles of land
An estimated 2,695,598 residents
Dozens of cultural institutions, historical sites and museums
More than 200 theaters
Nearly 200 art galleries
More than 7,300 restaurants
77 community areas containing more than 100 neighborhoods
26 miles of lakefront
15 miles of bathing beaches
36 annual parades
19 miles of lakefront bicycle paths
552 parks
United States President Barack Obama


From http://www1.toronto.ca/wp...0VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It's a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities.
- lumlums

Exactly, Toronto proper has a higher population, the Greater Chicago area has a higher population than the GTA.

This is thrilling.

Yessir...that was all the rage in the news around here last year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/w...ican_cities_by_population
- Deeps27

And its incorrect. That's metro areas. Vancouver isn't even on there.

Greater Chicago area is almost 10 mill....

This is thrilling.
- Nucker101

is someone moving?

And the Golden Horseshoe is 10M+...let's be honest, there are no breaks between municipalities along the QEW west of Toronto.
- Deeps27

But that's not the GTA - THE GTA has around 6 million now.

so not the GTA vs Chicago metropolitan area, just the city
- Pea-Brain

I'm looking forward to the GTA Maple Leafs squaring off against the Chicago Metropolitan Area Blackhawks next year in an epic market matchup...who the hell cares? It's true. There was a link. Geez.

And the Golden Horseshoe is 10M+...let's be honest, there are no breaks between municipalities along the QEW west of Toronto.
- Deeps27

Why don't you count the whole province?

This is thrilling.
- Nucker101

I already spent my thrill in here when I saw your profile pic.

I've long forgotten the original argument - and for the record there is a 0.001% chance Stamkos leaves TB at his next contract - but I believe it centred around SS being able to attract a greater $ in endorsements due to the media exposure in Toronto. He'd catapult no doubt to the top if he ever did sign here, but realistically that's not happeneing. Let's not forget the GTA is the 4th largest market in North America behind Mexico City, LA and NYC...people around here may not like that fact, but a fact it is.
- Deeps27

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.

To be honest has eklund looked at are salary cap ? How could we take dion! The leafs would need to take Matt carle bret Connolly! To make it work! Because put it to rest your not getting stamkos unless he hit FA in 2016! Which I doubt! He would be dump not to lock his money up a year before FA! He won't take the chance! Injury could happen! Yzerman extends him July 2015! 12 million a year for 8 year term!

I'm looking forward to the GTA Maple Leafs squaring off against the Chicago Metropolitan Area Blackhawks next year in an epic market matchup...who the hell cares? It's true. There was a link. Geez.
- Deeps27

you're the one who compared the GTA to Chicago, not me

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.
- woopstash

and there you have it

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.
- woopstash

and it starts in 5, 4, 3...

It's close, but TO overtook Chicago last year. But as said, the greater Chicago area is higher than the GTA.
- Canuckleafer

Yup, if you apportion the area of "Chicago" to be larger than that of over 100 of the world's countries

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.
- woopstash

*makes popcorn*

Exactly, Toronto proper has a higher population, the Greater Chicago area has a higher population than the GTA.
- Canuckleafer

...for an area spread over three states

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.
- woopstash

Good one.


Where do you call home?

But that's not the GTA - THE GTA has around 6 million now.
- Canuckleafer

My point is where do you stop? I couldn't care less about what market is bigger give or take a couple hundred thousand people - do I need to provide stats that supports that it is likely that regardless the market size of Toronto/Chicago an NHL player is likely to attract more endorsement dollars in Toronto? It is a pretty easy conclusion to draw based on competition for endorsement dollars alone. No NFL and the Raptors don't have the cache of the Bulls, let alone two MLB teams, etc.

LOL, what does the size of the GTA matter? Nobody cares how big Toronto is or how much the Leafs spend. Toronto is still a mediocre city and the Leafs are one of the worst teams in the league. There's nothing about Toronto or the Leafs that draws free agents there. Look at how much they have to over pay guys to play there.
- woopstash

They do have the most entertaining mayor though.

Good one.


Where do you call home?
- lumlums

flin flon

They do have the most entertaining mayor though.
- fidopro

That can not be overlooked.

you're the one who compared the GTA to Chicago, not me
- Pea-Brain

No kidding.

is someone moving?
- Flyfreaky

He's just obsessed. You should see his pumpkin