[Property Manager DB]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

The league isn't stupid - they aren't going to let a potential new owner come in and grab a team on the cheap and then move them to a more desired (by the league) location.

This is precisely what Balsillie kept trying to do and the league shut him down.

Look at the league as a partnership (like a law or accounting firm). If someone wants to become a partner, they have to buy in. You don't build a successful partnership and then simply let others join in - watering down your stake - for nothing.

well said!