I wonder what the relationship was like between Edmonton ownership and Bill Hunter at that time. Hunter was the man behind the Oilers in its WHA days and was the one trying to move the Blues to Saskatoon. Granted the Oilers changed hands a few times after Hunter but that relationship still could have factored into their vote or lack thereof.
Neat story though. I remember being here when this was going on, the "Saskatoon has the Blues" stuff in the media.
If nothing else at least we got an arena out of the deal I guess.
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