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Originally Posted by OldSam
Just finish it. But if I were an owner, I'd indicate to Bettman no more money to help these lost causes.
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What choice do the NHL owners have here really though...they ran off what turns out to be the only guy interested in the team who had cash in hand (relocation issues, ect).
They look to have a Winnipeg group teed up, but now have another struggling franchise to fix (Atlanta).
No doubt they want to recover their purchase price asap and also to protect franchise values. Neither allows for a discount on the purchase price. They're between a rock and a hard place.
Thinking ahead a bit, really what choices are on the table if the Hulsizer deal folds...continue to operate the franchise until new ownership can be found and bleed money, or suspend the franchise. Both terrible options for the NHL owners IMO.