Nashville Predators moving to Canada? NOPE! Sorry, Canucks (and KC!)...

JR · Jun 18, 2007

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Beef03 said:

JR said:

Cansportschick said:

I am getting tired of all the talk surrounding Basillie and this franchise. Would he just state that he is moving the team, whatever compensations be given to Nashville or the Leafs and move the team already?
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Hey, this is the best hockey/business story we've had in years. Enjoy it.

I suspect it'll get better as we move along.
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The Lockout wasn't a good business story?
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It got tired real quick.

Beef03 · Jun 18, 2007

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JR said:

Beef03 said:

JR said:

Cansportschick said:

I am getting tired of all the talk surrounding Basillie and this franchise. Would he just state that he is moving the team, whatever compensations be given to Nashville or the Leafs and move the team already?
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Hey, this is the best hockey/business story we've had in years. Enjoy it.

I suspect it'll get better as we move along.
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The Lockout wasn't a good business story?
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It got tired real quick.
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But there was always so much facinating breaking news ...

JR · Jun 18, 2007

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Beef03 said:

But there was always so much facinating breaking news ...
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There was?

Beef03 · Jun 18, 2007

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JR said:

Beef03 said:

But there was always so much facinating breaking news ...
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There was?
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Sorry, forgot to use the sarcasm font.

Cansportschick · Jun 19, 2007

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Toronto at 340 million? If they could put out a better team on the ice so I could believe the teams market value is that.

Flash · Jun 19, 2007

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JR said:

Beef03 said:

But there was always so much facinating breaking news ...
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There was?
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Don't forget, it gave us the word 'unsuspend.'

Bob Cook · Jun 20, 2007

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Beef03 said:

Gold said:

Beef03 said:

Gold said:

There are several NHL teams which might be worth more than $250-million.

New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Dallas Stars

As for the Predators... they are worth one price if they are forced to stay in Nashville, and another price if they can move to a market with better potential.
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Detroit didn't make your $250-million list, or Chicago? I know they are a shell of a team now, but being an original 6 team is worth something.
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I figured there were one or two I missed. I think Detroit would absolutely be worth more than $250-million. The only question I would have about Chicago is that they have been awful for so long. I also thought Philadelphia might approach that mark.
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Chicago hasn't been aweful any longer than Boston or NYR. They're just really bad right now. Philly I think is definitely there, and I want to throw Colorado into the discussion as well, as they have been so good for so long, much like Dallas.
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The Wirtzes have really devalued the franchise over the last 15 years. It used to be, pre-Jordan of course, the Hawks would sell out most games, and the Bulls would take the leftovers. Almost 10 years post-Jordan, and it's still the Bulls selling out most games, and the Hawks taking the leftovers. Plus, you have no good TV deal you're buying into, and radio has been reduced to buying time, I believe.

However, given Chicago's love of hockey, someone could buy the Hawks at a bargain and come out with an incredible investment. Just the fact the new owner wasn't the Wirtzes would help. The question is, though, whether Wirtz has eliminated a generation's worth of hockey fans in Chicago.

Beef03 · Jun 20, 2007

Re: Nashville Predators moving to Canada? Sure seems like it...

Bob Cook said:

Beef03 said:

Gold said:

Beef03 said:

Gold said:

There are several NHL teams which might be worth more than $250-million.

New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Dallas Stars

As for the Predators... they are worth one price if they are forced to stay in Nashville, and another price if they can move to a market with better potential.
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Detroit didn't make your $250-million list, or Chicago? I know they are a shell of a team now, but being an original 6 team is worth something.
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I figured there were one or two I missed. I think Detroit would absolutely be worth more than $250-million. The only question I would have about Chicago is that they have been awful for so long. I also thought Philadelphia might approach that mark.
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Chicago hasn't been aweful any longer than Boston or NYR. They're just really bad right now. Philly I think is definitely there, and I want to throw Colorado into the discussion as well, as they have been so good for so long, much like Dallas.
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The Wirtzes have really devalued the franchise over the last 15 years. It used to be, pre-Jordan of course, the Hawks would sell out most games, and the Bulls would take the leftovers. Almost 10 years post-Jordan, and it's still the Bulls selling out most games, and the Hawks taking the leftovers. Plus, you have no good TV deal you're buying into, and radio has been reduced to buying time, I believe.

However, given Chicago's love of hockey, someone could buy the Hawks at a bargain and come out with an incredible investment. Just the fact the new owner wasn't the Wirtzes would help. The question is, though, whether Wirtz has eliminated a generation's worth of hockey fans in Chicago.
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Don't the Wolves do well attedance wise? I don't think the hockey fans have been eliminated, Maybe more specifically NHL fans.

Bob Cook · Jun 20, 2007

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The Wolves do fairly well, actually. Probably 6,000-10,000 per game, depending on the night, great for AHL hockey. The guy who owns the team is rumored to be interested in buying the Cubs. He does a great job keeping things fan friendly. He also made his money, originally, selling rolling papers.

hockeybeat · Jun 20, 2007

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A Hamilton Predators message board is up-and-running. http://www.hamiltonpredatorshockey.ipbfree.com/

Chi City 81 · Jun 23, 2007

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It no longer appears this will happen. Craig Leipold apparently has shut down Jim Balsillie's bid to buy the team.

Flash · Jun 23, 2007

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What happens to the deposits on season tickets?

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