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Nuckleduster · 03-08-2011, 05:50 PM

I feel sorry for the fans in Phoenix; I know what it's like when a franchise with a small but rabid fan base gets moved, its a slap in the face.

I do wonder about the fate of the Moose in the event of a Phoenix move. Move the Moose to Abbotsford and the Heat to a Calgary area facility would be ideal for both parent clubs, and probably make western AHL swings more feasible, but the lawyers and leaseholders might have something to say about that.

afc wimbledon · 03-08-2011, 06:06 PM

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Not to sidetrack this thread too much, but let me just state for the record that the MK Dons, and all involved with that club, can burn for all eternity. Anyone who supports lower division football empathizes with Wimbledon FC and knows they were done dirty. I think many supporters, regardless of where they're from, secretly cheer for AFC Wimbledon to do well... I know I do. And I say this as a Grimsby Town supporter (sorry for the 2-1 win last Saturday). Nothing would make me happier than to see both Grimsby and AFC Wimbledon get back in the League this year (won't happen though, as Crawley will take one of those spots). Go Town, and go Wombles!

I look foward to the day AFC meets MK in the 2nd division, I shall fly home, polish up me old cherry Docs and go looking to kick seven shades of sh** out of any of them Buckinghamshire slags I can find... womble aggro forever.

chanimal40 · 03-08-2011, 06:08 PM

So does Winterpeg retires Shane Doans #?

sureLoss · 03-08-2011, 06:10 PM

http://www.twitter.com/brahmresnik

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Bettman: Bonds need to be sold but have not been, despite "good rating." Why? "Goldwater has placed cloud on the bonds."

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Bettman: "I'm not sure they even think they have good lawsuit." Accuses Gwater of game playing by not meeting him.

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Bettman: "Time is running out. We're getting close to the end" Won't say when end is.

afc wimbledon · 03-08-2011, 06:13 PM

'Time is running out. We're getting close to the end" Won't say when end is.'

What time is tonight intermission?

GirlySports · 03-08-2011, 06:22 PM

This press conference is a joke, Bettman is absolutely delusional, how does he still have a job?

Resolute 14 · 03-08-2011, 06:27 PM

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Balsillie could always poke his head into things again, too.

And the NHL would just turn him away. Balsillie simply is not a part of the conversation anymore.

GreenTeaFrapp · 03-08-2011, 06:31 PM

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And the NHL would just turn him away. Balsillie simply is not a part of the conversation anymore.

Stranger things have happened.

Dogbert · 03-08-2011, 06:41 PM

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This press conference is a joke, Bettman is absolutely delusional, how does he still have a job?

The NHL's owners are lining their pockets moreso now than ever before, so there's no reason for them to want Bettman gone. Of course, I would argue the reason for that has more to do with the prices for everything related to the NHL going through the roof and the diehard fans continuing to let themselves be gouged than anything Bettman's done to "grow the game"...

Resolute 14 · 03-08-2011, 06:45 PM

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This press conference is a joke, Bettman is absolutely delusional, how does he still have a job?

Because what the BOG expects him to do and what the fans want him to do are not the same thing.

Otto29 · 03-08-2011, 06:49 PM

From the outside it would seem that letting Balsillie buy the team would be the perfect solution. Unfortunately and sadly this has become more about the NHL brass trying to save face and egos have gotten involved.

It seems ridiculous that this has dragged on for so long and I am shocked other NHL owners haven't called Bettman out for his handling of this. Its embarrassing to the league and just not a good situation for anyone.

When you are prepared to eat hundreds of millions of dollars when you could have avoided that its not good business.

Sport Psych · 03-08-2011, 07:00 PM

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Keep oozing that class, GTF.

GreenTeaFrapp · 03-08-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Psych

Keep oozing that class, GTF.

valo403 · 03-08-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

This press conference is a joke, Bettman is absolutely delusional, how does he still have a job?

C'mon, seriously? You of all people are better than to make ridiculous statements like this. The NHL has never seen a period of success anywhere close to what they've seen under Bettman's term as commish.

valo403 · 03-08-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto29

From the outside it would seem that letting Balsillie buy the team would be the perfect solution. Unfortunately and sadly this has become more about the NHL brass trying to save face and egos have gotten involved.

It seems ridiculous that this has dragged on for so long and I am shocked other NHL owners haven't called Bettman out for his handling of this. Its embarrassing to the league and just not a good situation for anyone.

When you are prepared to eat hundreds of millions of dollars when you could have avoided that its not good business.

How are people still under the impression that the Balsille issue is about ego? The guy tried to sue his way into the league, has shown no interest in anything but his own well being, and has just generally made it quite clear that he does not play well with others. Why would anyone want to accept a guy like that into the fold?

ricardodw · 03-08-2011, 08:07 PM

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How are people still under the impression that the Balsille issue is about ego? The guy tried to sue his way into the league, has shown no interest in anything but his own well being, and has just generally made it quite clear that he does not play well with others. Why would anyone want to accept a guy like that into the fold?

An then Mark Cuban, all around team player and good guy buys the Stars.

It will be great the first time Detroit score a couple goals on Dallas inside the paint.

Joborule · 03-08-2011, 08:14 PM

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An then Mark Cuban, all around team player and good guy buys the Stars.

It will bet great the first time Detroit score a couple goals on Dallas inside the paint.

There's ways you go about getting a team. Balsillie basically effed around in his procedure in getting in and has not gotten the evil eye from the ownership group. Keep in mind it's a partnership. So if they don't like the prospects of one of the owners, they won't let him in.

Balsillie would have a team right now if he didn't go all in on first draw.

If this doesn't get resolved and Coyotes have to move from Phoenix to Winnipeg, this whole drama is just gonna start up again in several years once the honeymoon is over and they are struggling to break even even with high capacity crowds. This is gonna be the song that never ends...

afc wimbledon · 03-08-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Joborule

There's ways you go about getting a team. Balsillie basically effed around in his procedure in getting in and has not gotten the evil eye from the ownership group. Keep in mind it's a partnership. So if they don't like the prospects of one of the owners, they won't let him in.

Balsillie would have a team right now if he didn't go all in on first draw.

If this doesn't get resolved and Coyotes have to move from Phoenix to Winnipeg, this whole drama is just gonna start up again in several years once the honeymoon is over and they are struggling to break even even with high capacity crowds. This is gonna be the song that never ends...

musical herpes?

burn_this_city · 03-08-2011, 08:19 PM

It goes on and on my friend...

troutman · 03-08-2011, 08:32 PM

Coyotes last stand
Bettman: "Time is running out"
http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/co.../17545041.html

"Time is running out. We're getting close to the end," a grim Bettman said.

"We have options," Bettman said. "But I'm not going to discuss what those options are. The options we're going to continue to pursue are here. We are obviously aware of the interest in Winnipeg. We are greatly appreciative of that interest, but I don't want to say or do anything that raises expectations. I don't think that's fair.

"We're not giving up."

Hulsizer told one media outlet he shouldn't have to pay a dollar more than the $70 million he's reportedly committed, a quote that says everything about the real value of a pro hockey franchise in cactus country.

And it doesn't sound like Bettman is prepared to budge from his asking price.

"The deals have been struck," he said. "And there's only one thing left to do: to close them."