Treliving & Bean 6pm Nov 25, 2020
Likely similar to what 'united' reported from yesterday but I can add from today:
Bean started with the economic woes due to Covid. Eight months of zero revenue with no fans in the stadiums = significant challenges for the business side of things.
January 1st still the current planned NHL start date, with probable Canadian division but still lots of issues and uncertainties. However, Bean said in his opinion NHL is on pause not only until a schedule has been decided but until fans can also come into the building.
Treliving on the draft - Won't know for a few years if it was a successful draft. Really high on Zary and were pleased to get him where they did while moving down twice. Talked about having a horizontal list with ledges. Had a group of 3/4 guys that were on the same ledge so were prepared to get the assets knowing there were still several players on their list. Managed to do it twice, was an intense time but ended up getting the first choice guy. Said having private room this year was good as usually worried about others hearing what you are talking about on the traditional 'floor'.
Bean on COVID changes - a lot of work going on behind the scenes to plan. Might get 2,500-3,500 fans allowed back and manifesting the building to plan quadrant timed access and allocated seating/sections. Fully touch-less entrance and food/beverage orders from seats planned. In process of asking exemption from Government to allow continued training as sports are not allowed at any level. Covid testing players and staff twice a week.
Treviling on taking so many Cannucks - thought goal tending was good last year but when looking at the market place saw at least 2 top 10 goalies might be available. Markstrum in prime of career, has leadership and driven. These type of players don't become available in free-agency very often and wanted to secure goaltending for the longer term. Lindholm helped convince Markstrum to come here. Had previous interest in the other players and managed to get deals done. Wanted depth at every position as expecting condensed schedule.
Bean on new event centre - lots of work going on e.g. meetings held even this afternoon with the architects. Senior management team more involved with the design more so than expected due to Covid. Approach is 'want we want' not so much as what can we get with 'a set amount of money'. Will have everything finalized to break ground by September 2021.
Treliving on Valimaki - rehabbed with us and came to the bubble. Fully healed and playing with his home town team in Finland. It's a good league and important to get him playing. He's playing well but main thing for us is that he is playing. He's going to be a big part of our present and future.
Treviling on Ward - wanted consistency through the remainder of the seasons and playoffs. Evaluated in off season and felt he is the right coach at this particular time. He's a worker and he's here in town. It's good for him, his family and for us. We are excited.
Treliving expansion draft - don't foresee rules changing i.e. will be the same as Vegas joining. Challenging part is dates may be pushed due to Covid. We protect our group and they will pick. Entry level draft will be more challenging due to disrupted 2020-21 season across the board.
Some general things:
WHL - Planned Jan 8th start with 4 divisions and limited schedule. Day travel only and no overnights. Just want the kids to play. Ownership agreed to let them play and fund them with no fans/revenue.
NLL - April start planned. Hard to see how they could play without fans as gate driven business.
CFL - hopeful will play next year regular season
Concerts - booking into Q3-Q4 2021 and hoping will see return to normalcy by then
Jersey's - sold over 1,000 Blatsy jerseys - top 5 in league. King and Cyr not fans of Blatsy but tons of great feed back from fans.
Chrysler now Telus Club - change in sponsorship. Full renovation of the club with new technology. It looks good and people won't recognize it.
Treliving on Gio's Messier award - lucky to have Mark. He really is the engine that drives us. Behind the scenes he is an example to everybody through out the organization. He still wants to win the fittest guy in camp award, gives back to the community, full time resident in Calgary and very lucky to have hims as the moral compass and leader of the locker room.
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