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Originally Posted by UKflames
Just out of interest could this be used as a pawn in the CBA arguments??
Say the council vetos the deal and the purchase cannot go ahead, does the NHL have to move or close the team? Could Bettman say okay NHLPA you don't want to help struggling teams we will close one down, take 23+ players off your membership.
I don't know I might just be rambling here but could this be used to make the NHL's case or the other way around??
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Why would the NHL shut down the team when they will make ridiculous money on a relocation fee in addition to revenues from a market.