Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Well the NHL awarded Rogers the big TV deal despite fully knowing that Rogers put on an inferior product. Apparently Bettman had an adversarial relationship with George Cope (Bell) to the point where TSN didn't even get a chance to match or up Rogers offer. TSN (Bell) also got shut out of the World Cup Hockey rights so the NHL is not above sticking it to those that don't play by their rules. It's safe to say Nenshi has an adversarial relationship with Bettman and the Flames and I certainly believe they could stick it to Nenshi and city council. Do I think it will happen? No. Do I think it can happen? Yes.
|
Would love to get a source on that Bell scoop.
Does Bettman seem like a guy who might let a grudge cloud his judgement? I could see it. But his sole job is to maximize revenue and value for his owners. There isn't an argument to be made that moving the flames could do that. It's really that simple.
Allowing the flames to move would require a collective BOG decision to lose money. It is completely out of character from what we've seen of this man and these owners in the last 25 years.