Every year ESPN compiles rankings of all 122 major sports franchises. The teams included in the rankings are teams from the NHL, NFL, NBA and MLB. This year the Anaheim Ducks are ranked fourth.
The rankings are based on the following:
Affordability, counting for 11.3%.
Coaching, counting for 3.2%.
Fan Relations, counting for 25%.
Ownership, counting for 13.1%
Players, counting for 14.6%.
Stadium Experience, counting for 9.8%
Title Track, counting for 4.6%
Bang For The Buck, counting for 18.3%
The San Antonio Spurs topped the rankings and the Tampa Bay Lightning were ranked third, the highest ranking amongst NHL franchises.