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Post by USApegger on Mar 29, 2017 19:43:03 GMT -6
SiriusXM NHL Network @siriusxmnhl Daly on Quebec expansion: “We have an imbalance in conferences, it wouldn’t be fair to put the franchise or the conference in that position” Huh? With Vegas being added the conferences are imbalanced. Adding QC brings the League back into balance. m. if they play in the central or pacific
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Post by Tim on Jun 20, 2017 12:12:47 GMT -6
So very quite, does someone have a secret.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2017 12:23:18 GMT -6
Quebec won't get a team until either an Eastern based club relocates (Islanders or Carolina), or Columbus agrees to move to the West, since Detroit will never go back. If an Eastern team relocates to Seattle, it would pave the way for Quebec expansion. Who knows though, it's the NHL...
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Post by Tim on Jun 21, 2017 6:10:28 GMT -6
Quebec won't get a team until either an Eastern based club relocates (Islanders or Carolina), or Columbus agrees to move to the West, since Detroit will never go back. If an Eastern team relocates to Seattle, it would pave the way for Quebec expansion. Who knows though, it's the NHL... Carolina is the answer, and when they go someone won't have a choice but to move.
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Post by mikecubs on Sept 21, 2017 1:14:08 GMT -6
From HF boards
Shark Tank" multi-millionaire Kevin O'leary (AKA Mr. Wonderful) appeared on the Rich Eisen show today and stated he was "part of a syndicate wanting to move the Phoenix hockey team to Quebec City until Bateman(sic) shut it down. Purchase price around $300 million. Took it to other owners and they said 'Not a chance in hell." See it here
It starts at the 3:55 mark
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Post by mikecubs on Sept 21, 2017 1:24:04 GMT -6
Who in their right mind would want/accept a multi-millionaire being part of owning a group in Quebec when instead we had the great Anthony LeBlanc own the team in lucrative suburban Phoenix. Bettman and the owners made the right choice! LOL
A great idea from a poster on HF boards:
I've said this for a while, have Peladeau contact the KHL, do a North American expansion of 6 teams with PKP fronting some of the money at the beginning. If you're PKP you sort of become owner of that Division so the revenues goes directly to you.
My uncle was telling me about when the Nords won the Avco cup in the WHA and he said it was an amazing experience. There was a parade in the city and it was like they had won the Stanley Cup. So you know what? Bring this back.
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Post by bcmike on Nov 17, 2017 15:19:12 GMT -6
Who in their right mind would want/accept a multi-millionaire being part of owning a group in Quebec when instead we had the great Anthony LeBlanc own the team in lucrative suburban Phoenix. Bettman and the owners made the right choice! LOL A great idea from a poster on HF boards: I've said this for a while, have Peladeau contact the KHL, do a North American expansion of 6 teams with PKP fronting some of the money at the beginning. If you're PKP you sort of become owner of that Division so the revenues goes directly to you. My uncle was telling me about when the Nords won the Avco cup in the WHA and he said it was an amazing experience. There was a parade in the city and it was like they had won the Stanley Cup. So you know what? Bring this back. Even if you're not completely serious about the prospect of bringing the KHL to North America, opening up talks puts a little bit of heat on the NHL. Great idea!
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Post by swervinmervin on Nov 20, 2017 10:15:38 GMT -6
^^^ When it comes to former WHA markets, the NHL doesn't seem to recognize anything except leverage. The Jets were indeed fortunate to have such a terrific owner in Mark Chipman, who befriended Bettman at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and worked with Bettman as part of the committee that consolidated the AHL and IHL into one league - essentially the official minor league of the NHL. Even so, bcmike's article is a must read, relating to the essential role that David Thomson played in the return of the Jets: www.l7hockey.com/?p=172As always, please read the article carefully, noting Mike's comments/caveats in the opening paragraph: "There has been some debate lately about what actually happened last May between the NHL, Atlanta Spirit Group, and True North Sports and Entertainment. I have a personal version of events that I’ve pieced together through private contacts, media reports and my own business experience. It’s conjecture of course but in my mind it seems to ring true. Writing as a blogger and not a reporter leaves me free to speculate as I may." However, the leverage play is "playing with fire", with a risk that it can backfire (e.g. Balsillie).
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Post by Ric O. on Nov 20, 2017 11:43:10 GMT -6
It's been quite a few years since I've read that blog, but it's still a good read and makes a LOT of sense. If I remember reports correctly from back around 1994/5/6, NHL extortion came into play with the save the Jets (1.0) campaign. The parameters surrounding the sale to MEC were changed to push the goal line a little further until it was unreachable...John Loewen suggested as much anyway; Izzy too I seem to recall.
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Post by Tim on Nov 20, 2017 11:50:13 GMT -6
It's been quite a few years since I've read that blog, but it's still a good read and makes a LOT of sense. If I remember reports correctly from back around 1994/5/6, NHL extortion came into play with the save the Jets (1.0) campaign. The parameters surrounding the sale to MEC were changed to push the goal line a little further until it was unreachable...John Loewen suggested as much anyway; Izzy too I seem to recall. Yep the only way the team was staying was if Barry kept it!
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Post by bcmike on Nov 20, 2017 12:41:34 GMT -6
It's been quite a few years since I've read that blog, but it's still a good read and makes a LOT of sense. If I remember reports correctly from back around 1994/5/6, NHL extortion came into play with the save the Jets (1.0) campaign. The parameters surrounding the sale to MEC were changed to push the goal line a little further until it was unreachable...John Loewen suggested as much anyway; Izzy too I seem to recall. Yep the only way the team was staying was if Barry kept it! All nostalgia aside, the bottom line was that the Phoenix group and the NHL were turning a stress headache into a winning lottery ticket for Barry. I don't really blame him, he was in over his head and they gave him an escape hatch.
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Post by bcmike on Nov 20, 2017 12:53:04 GMT -6
^^^ When it comes to former WHA markets, the NHL doesn't seem to recognize anything except leverage. The Jets were indeed fortunate to have such a terrific owner in Mark Chipman, who befriended Bettman at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, and worked with Bettman as part of the committee that consolidated the AHL and IHL into one league - essentially the official minor league of the NHL. Even so, bcmike's article is a must read, relating to the essential role that David Thomson played in the return of the Jets: www.l7hockey.com/?p=172As always, please read the article carefully, noting Mike's comments/caveats in the opening paragraph: "There has been some debate lately about what actually happened last May between the NHL, Atlanta Spirit Group, and True North Sports and Entertainment. I have a personal version of events that I’ve pieced together through private contacts, media reports and my own business experience. It’s conjecture of course but in my mind it seems to ring true. Writing as a blogger and not a reporter leaves me free to speculate as I may." However, the leverage play is "playing with fire", with a risk that it can backfire (e.g. Balsillie). Thanks for the kind words. Lucky 7 is almost dead as I have no time to write much anymore and what I do write is over at www.thecanadian.online. If anyone wants to revive Lucky 7 let me know and I'll publish your Jets related stuff. I think the major difference between Quebec and Winnipeg is that perhaps Quebecor has been somewhat less effective in it's lobbying of the BOG. Winnipeg although not their 1st choice because of TV revenue, etc was a sentimental favorite and provided a good story line. Unfortunately the Quebec story is now "been there done that" and is somewhat less appealing. There is however no doubt that Quebec as a market is fully 110% ready, maybe even more so than Winnipeg with its' new building. My guess is that Karmanos gives in and cashes out to Quebecor. Under those circumstances I think the BOG can hold their nose an let it happen. On a side note, I was watching the Vegas announcement and noticed that the NHL dropped the feed as soon as the representative from Quebecor came up to deliver his remarks. I thought this was somewhat of a slight to the fans in Quebec and maybe a reflection of the NHL's attitude.
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Post by Tim on Dec 19, 2017 12:13:39 GMT -6
Breaking: NHL legend says current NHL team will relocate to Quebec City! Published on Friday, December 15 2017 by HockeyFeed in NHL News
A National Hockey League legend made a bold statement today and news that has broken since he made it makes it seem that much more credible.
Boston Bruins analyst Jimmy Murphy is reporting that he spoke to former Chicago Blackhawk, Boston Bruin and New York Ranger legend Phil Esposito recently and that Esposito informed him the Ottawa Senators would be relocating to Quebec City.
Now what makes that prediction so surprising is that according to Murphy it was made prior to the comments made by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk this evening, comments that were a clear threat of relocation to the City of Ottawa and the Senators fan base.
While it would be great to have a hockey team in Quebec City once again, fans in Canada would likely be a lot less happy if it came at the expense of another Canadian franchise.
Not to mention that over the last 10 years the Ottawa Senators have arguably been the most competitive franchise in Canada with some solid playoff runs including an Eastern Conference Final last year and a Stanley Cup Final back in 2007.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 14:38:30 GMT -6
crazy
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Post by pokeybandit on Dec 19, 2017 17:37:46 GMT -6
1 Little sniff of a problem in Canada and its relocation talk. Yet s***holes like Florida, Phoenix and Carolina ( yes Carolina too) have severe financial issues for a decade or more and yet they’re still there.
Absolutely mind blowing. F’in ridiculous.
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