"I am not surprised by it. He is into his third attempt at buying a franchise and moving it. I have not been involved in any of his prior efforts, but I am certainly aware that the league does not like to be strong-armed and the league believes it has a number of legal and technical manoeuvres they can take to forcefully block anybody who tries to enter the ownership group.
"We want what is best for hockey and we want what is best for the players. If that turns out to be in Phoenix, that is great and we will support it. If it turns out that's bringing in a new owner and moving that team to southern Ontario, we will be extremely pleased and that would be great for our players."
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James Mirtle
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“If it turns out that’s bringing in a new owner and moving that team to southern Ontario, we will be extremely pleased and that would be great for our players.”
Gee, what side are you on Paul? If they overtly back Balsillie I bet this adds to the contention factor whenever they renegotiate the CBA.
The population of Pominville keeps rising!
by Blackcapricorn on May 6, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And yes, my numerous posts today are both indicative of my lack of motivation at work and complete fascination at this almost war starting regarding the Desert Dogs.
The population of Pominville keeps rising!
by Blackcapricorn on May 6, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shouldn’t have wasted all that time claiming “first”.
I mighta beat you to the punch.
p.s. I prolly shoulda emboldened the “extremely pleased” part, to better contrast it to the “we will support it” part.
by TD O'Dell on May 6, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that turns out to be in Phoenix, that is great and we will support it. If it turns out that’s bringing in a new owner and moving that team to southern Ontario, we will be extremely pleased and that would be great for our players.
Not exactly a ringing endorsement of Bettman’s position.
by TD O'Dell on May 6, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, a union boss NOT siding with the league. News at eleven.
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by Mike @ MHH on May 6, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no surprise at all that Kelly would be behind this.
by Resolute on May 6, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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