Bit more on the Portland situation came out today (article in today's Portland Tribune):
- they are going to replace Ken Hodge as GM, and re-assign him within the organization. Apparently the owner (Goldsmith) has been the one confirming the trades.
- Goldsmith still hasn't completely finished paying for the team, which he bought in 2006, saying that "a small portion is disputed." Also stated the "team has been losing money for nine years," but made money the year they won the Mem Cup ('97-98, with Hossa, Morrow and Ference).
- they are also having trouble re-negotiating their lease (with the Trail Blazers), Goldsmith claims they have a "voracious appetite" for making money from the Rose Quarter (which includes the Rose Garden and Memorial Coliseum), while "limiting the Hawks' opportunities." Ron Robison has been quoted as saying Portland's lease arrangement is the worst in the WHL.
Also.. West Karma, do you per chance have any pics of Ken Petkau (in a black jersey) from last season, or should I try the Progress? I'm looking to photomatch a gamer I just closed a deal on..
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