Ya I know...doesn't make it correct though. I'm sure Bettman is a sharp lawyer and all but he has sacrificed a lot of the integrity of the game satisfying his 'core' of American ownership. Watering down the talent even more isn't what's required regardless of expansion cash. Moving those teams that can't draw should be the priority IMO but that's just me.
- LordHumungous

Doesn’t make it wrong lol

Ya I know...doesn't make it correct though. I'm sure Bettman is a sharp lawyer and all but he has sacrificed a lot of the integrity of the game satisfying his 'core' of American ownership. Watering down the talent even more isn't what's required regardless of expansion cash. Moving those teams that can't draw should be the priority IMO but that's just me.
- LordHumungous

Sure, I get where you're coming from


But his job is to make money for the owners, not satisfy hockey purists who don't want teams in Arizona/Florida/Carolina/Etc.

If billionaires keep offering to build these shiny new arenas in big cities and pay these insane expansion fees, he'd be a fool not to do it.

Sure, I get where you're coming from


But his job is to make money for the owners, not satisfy hockey purists who don't want teams in Arizona/Florida/Carolina/Etc.

If billionaires keep offering to build these shiny new arenas in big cities and pay these insane expansion fees, he'd be a fool not to do it.
- Nucker101

Which, IMO, is why he's a fool not to let another team in the GTA happen

Which, IMO, is why he's a fool not to let another team in the GTA happen
- neem55

Let?

Ty Carol

Good afternoon everyone
- Nighthawk

NH

Which, IMO, is why he's a fool not to let another team in the GTA happen
- neem55

Leafs have to give permission, they'd be idiots to do it. Unless Bettman offers them something in return under the table lol.

I know we make fun of feelings around here, but ouch lol

I know we make fun of feelings around here, but ouch lol
- Nucker101

poor Jake

Sure, I get where you're coming from


But his job is to make money for the owners, not satisfy hockey purists who don't want teams in Arizona/Florida/Carolina/Etc.

If billionaires keep offering to build these shiny new arenas in big cities and pay these insane expansion fees, he'd be a fool not to do it.
- Nucker101

Agreed. Seattle was always desirable for conference balance, reduce travel for pacific teams, but it also had a limited window where the city bonds were available for arena construction.

The alternatives (Quebec, Toronto, Hamilton, Kansas City, Portland etc.) are options that will always be available since their facilities exist. This was essentially an 'if it doesnt happen now, it may never happen' situation with the city's money since the NBA wont be coming back within the window either

Leafs have to give permission, they'd be idiots to do it. Unless Bettman offers them something in return under the table lol.
- Nucker101

Leafs permission!? seems a bit preposterous. Were the Rangers Asked about the Devils? LA about Sanjos eand Anahiem? No, I think not.

Leafs permission!? seems a bit preposterous. Were the Rangers Asked about the Devils? LA about Sanjos eand Anahiem? No, I think not.
- neem55

Don't forget that the league is profit sharing. So individual profits don't matter.

Not sure sorry. I don't see a lot of screaming on twitter
- VANTEL

Just read the CA post, because of age they waited until afternoon the trade deadline so that his contract doesnt start until next year, AND, if he returns to the WHL it does slide.

JB is not stupid,

Thanks for the in depth analysis Ek.
- Matthews_Auston

Anything for you Carol.

I know we make fun of feelings around here, but ouch lol
- Nucker101

I really hope we keep him. He has been getting better and better recently. Been looking like the ideal 3rd line player and could still become a decent 2nd liner.

Just read the CA post, because of age they waited until afternoon the trade deadline so that his contract doesnt start until next year, AND, if he returns to the WHL it does slide.

JB is not stupid,
- 1970vintage

But will he be eligible for the AHL?

I know we make fun of feelings around here, but ouch lol
- Nucker101

Leafs permission!? seems a bit preposterous. Were the Rangers Asked about the Devils? LA about Sanjos eand Anahiem? No, I think not.
- neem55

The Leafs have a long-standing agreement i think100 mile radius. It is wht Kitchener-Waterloo was considered by Balsillie and yeas Devils i believe paid a fee to Rangers, so did Islanders

Leafs permission!? seems a bit preposterous. Were the Rangers Asked about the Devils? LA about Sanjos eand Anahiem? No, I think not.
- neem55

Its not entirely clear, but there is some contention over territorial rights. 50 mile radius from commercial city limits

http://www.thehockeynews....oving-to-southern-ontario

JB is not stupid,
- 1970vintage

Some might argue

Leafs permission!? seems a bit preposterous. Were the Rangers Asked about the Devils? LA about Sanjos eand Anahiem? No, I think not.
- neem55

I remember reading an article about it being in the league bylaws, the arena has to be a certain distance away from another NHL one or else the existing team has to sign off on it.

But will he be eligible for the AHL?
- Retinalz

Yeah, that’s how I read it. Can be assigned to the AHL or play an overage year in WHL.

Its not entirely clear, but there is some contention over territorial rights. 50 mile radius from commercial city limits

http://www.thehockeynews....oving-to-southern-ontario
- WhiteLie

ahh yes, thank you

Parking in Vancouver is getting ridiculous

Just read the CA post, because of age they waited until afternoon the trade deadline so that his contract doesnt start until next year, AND, if he returns to the WHL it does slide.

JB is not stupid,
- 1970vintage

Don't tell Lefty

Parking in Vancouver is getting ridiculous
- 1970vintage

It is really a mess lol, seems like it gets worse each year