Hamilton Predators
Anyone jump on a lay a deposit on the Hamilton Preds yet?
What are people's thoughts of them actually moving to SW Ontario.
What are people's thoughts of them actually moving to SW Ontario.
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Yes, I'm a Sabres fan, and always will be a Sabres fan. But, I'll go to games in Hamilton, and between my buddy and I, who are splitting the tickets, we feel it's a great investment with no risk. Even if the team comes, we can still back out, and get our entire deposit back.
Look at it this way ... it's like taking $1,000 (each), and putting it in the bank, and earning no interest (which is what effectively happens now at a bank near you!!).
macbb
MLSE will never allow another franchise in that close proximity.
Prophet :2h :2s
Go Habs Go.
If it does happen Eric won't have to drive so far to see Boston stink.
Eric...tell me what dark alley...I'll bring the sticks :mad:
Boston uses the clubs more than the sticks.
Mark
Eric knows I'm just kidding. At least I hope he does.
Interesting in splitting the seasons if/when it happens?
Bingo. They have alot more money and many lawyers on staff to keep this thing from ever happening. I'd LOVE to see nashville local, but i dont see it happening
I have two words for you and these are words that the NHL know and don't want to have to deal with:
AL DAVIS
If Jim Balsillie wants to do this they will come regardless of the Leaf wishes.
Prophet :2h :2s
uhh the west was a far stronger overall divison, buffalo was the only team in the east who stood a chance to run with a top western team
I can already see Harold Ballard rising from the grave.
I think it's a no brainer and the NHL will lose this battle. MLSE as well. It will be ugly at times but I am willing to put money on this team comming to SW Ontario before the Leafs ever win a Cup. NHL has nothing to gain with stopping this move and they would only piss off their largest fan base. Give the poor Leaf fans an option as they really haven't had one in 40 years.
See ya there Macbb!
Hey Wes,
I'm already splitting with a buddy, but my in-laws are thinking of buying as well, so if they do, we may have more than enough, and might have extras.
macbb
You bet.
BTW, am I the only one who thinks Hamilton getting a team would be *great* for Toronto?? The Leafs are a "license to print money", and that wouldn't change, no matter who comes into the area. But, you could argue it might even help them, and I think it would.
macbb
I decided to dump $1K for 2 upper bowl seats myself...that bank account def feels alot lighter now...
http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=211577&hubname=
This is round one. Don't count him out yet. Ontario will get there third team.
Never
Gonna
Happen
I would like to see Hamilton get a team, hell, I would love to see Halifax get a team!! But truth is Bettman isn't going to authorize any team to move to any location that has any interest in the game if a)it's not American and b) where the audience has seen snow.
Report: Leipold won't sell to Balsillie
Jim Balsillie's bid to purchase the Nashville Predators and relocate them to Southern Ontario appears unlikely now that current Predators owner Craig Leipold has found a new buyer.
According to the National Post, Leipold informed Balsillie earlier this week that he would not accept his $238-million US offer for the NHL club. Instead, Leipold is preparing to sell the franchise to California businessman William DelBiaggio, who is expected to move the team to Kansas City instead.
DelBiaggio's bid is reportedly $50-million US less than what Balsillie was offering for the club.
Balsillie's deal to purchase the Predators was set to close on June 30.
"We are currently free to explore any and all options regarding the sale of the Nashville Predators," Gerry Helper, Nashville's senior vice-president of communications and development, said in a statement. "However, until and unless there is a binding agreement in place, we do not plan to comment on the status of Predators ownership.
"We will not comment on rumours and speculation."
The NHL, which called Balsillie's plans to relocate the team to Southern Ontario "premature", also declined to comment.
Despite the fact he doesn't yet own the team, Balsillie recently signed an option for a 20-year lease on Copps Coliseum in Hamilton and began accepting deposits for season tickets and suites.
Kansas City, which recently built a brand new downtown arena, has been searching for a permanent tenant and recently made a pitch to try and lure the Pittsburgh Penguins to Missouri. The arena is managed by Anschutz Entertainment Group, which is owned by L.A. Kings owner Philip Anschutz.
DelBiaggio has an agreement with the Anschutz Group to own and operate an NHL franchise in the new arena.
I will not support the NHL if this team moves to KC. I am a die hard Red Wings fan and went to game 5 of the Calgary and Anahiem series. I believe in the game and the need for another team in SW Ontario. If this team moves I will spend my entertainment money elsewhere. The NHL needs to wake up and a boycott is probably a good start. This league is vulnerable and a bad year at the gates will hurt it right where it counts. I hope others do the same.
Maybe Balsillie will contact Cuban and a couple others that have a few million to throw around and build a rival league.
It's BS and probably an anti-trust violation.