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Originally Posted by troutman
Explain.
The only reason I can think of is the US TV contract, which has never been worth that much to the NHL. League revenues would rise if the team moved to Winnipeg, the salary cap would go up, and players could be paid more, franchise values could increase. The NHLPA does not need the team to stay in Phoenix.
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Someone more versed in legalese than me was saying something along the lines of that if the team leaves Phoenix - it opens a door somehow for Jim Basillie to have a case to sue them (NHL) and win. I'm sure someone on this board will have better insight into this if true.