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Post by jeffb on Mar 16, 2011 16:27:01 GMT -5
Jimi ... I apologize if I have this in the wrong part of the forum. Wasn't sure if I should post in the the Atlanta area or here since both ATL and PHX are very much in play at this time....
Anyone notice how eerily quiet things are in Atlanta?
Over a week ago, they noted that 5 non-disclosure agreement were signed, and 3 of them were interested in the Thrashers.
Anyone else find it odd that any news coming out of Atlanta ceased since the Bettman rant last week?
It's like a switch was flipped to the OFF position for the Atlanta news feed.
The last info I have was from Kincaide, and that isn't saying much ... he was rambling about a myster buyer that was going to reveal himself this week after obtaining exclusive negotiating rights.
One of our forum members noted that Kincaide told him that this was a simple ploy to buy the team some time to find a legitimate buyer ... basically buying them some time by giving the image that local buyers were interested.
Has anyone got anything new?
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Post by moosehorn on Mar 16, 2011 16:50:57 GMT -5
Iv heard Kincade is absolutely full of it. The only buyers are only interested in the thrashers which is not something ASG wants. They want someone to buy the whole package or relocate the Thrashers.
1 Aconhor Tenant is great (hawks). Two tenants in which one is a money pit can be costly to an arena. They want 41 free nights for Pro Wrasslin, Concerts, and bull riding lol
Thats real money
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Post by jeffb on Mar 16, 2011 16:54:03 GMT -5
I heard ASG wanted to keep the Hawks and dump the other two teams .... ?
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Post by jhendrix70 on Mar 16, 2011 16:59:53 GMT -5
I heard ASG wanted to keep the Hawks and dump the other two teams .... ? Wouldn't you? The Thrashers only take up 41 + nights a year that could otherwise be used for Concerts, trade shows, etc...MAKING the owners money. Instead; having the Thrashers costs them money each, and every single game. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what to do with the NHL Franchise there....
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Post by moosehorn on Mar 16, 2011 17:04:18 GMT -5
I heard ASG wanted to keep the Hawks and dump the other two teams .... ? three items. Hawks, Arena, Thrashers. Hawks/arena/thrashers= not profitable Hawks/arena=maybe profitable thrasher/arena= not profitable Easiest solution is to dump the thrashers. ASG either sells all three to stay in atlanta or sells the thrashers to relocate and kincade has no source and is a known dummy
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Post by moosehorn on Mar 16, 2011 17:09:01 GMT -5
20 concerts, 4 pro wrestling shows, 10 conventions , 2 bull riding events, 2 monster truck rally, 2 motocross event, and hell why not the Three Ring Circus!
thas 41 events that can make them more money than the thrashers.
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Post by justinflyer on Mar 16, 2011 17:30:42 GMT -5
I think it's extremely obvious at this point the only reason Bettman is trying so hard to keep the Yotes in Glendale is because of how bad it looks for hockey in non-traditional US markets if he had to move a team to Winnipeg and a team to Quebec City (because with the new building in the works I think they're far and away the best choice AFTER Winnipeg) in the same offseason. If there's one thing we know about Gary it's that he's pretty stubborn and doesn't like to admit failure.
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Post by crills on Mar 16, 2011 17:35:52 GMT -5
I think it's extremely obvious at this point the only reason Bettman is trying so hard to keep the Yotes in Glendale is because of how bad it looks for hockey in non-traditional US markets if he had to move a team to Winnipeg and a team to Quebec City (because with the new building in the works I think they're far and away the best choice AFTER Winnipeg) in the same offseason. If there's one thing we know about Gary it's that he's pretty stubborn and doesn't like to admit failure. It's obvious that he's working soooo hard to keep the team in Glendale because there's a much larger mess in Atlanta....
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Post by moosehorn on Mar 16, 2011 17:37:34 GMT -5
I think it's extremely obvious at this point the only reason Bettman is trying so hard to keep the Yotes in Glendale is because of how bad it looks for hockey in non-traditional US markets if he had to move a team to Winnipeg and a team to Quebec City (because with the new building in the works I think they're far and away the best choice AFTER Winnipeg) in the same offseason. If there's one thing we know about Gary it's that he's pretty stubborn and doesn't like to admit failure. YOu have one thing right here. They dont wan to relocate 2 teams in one season since they only have one ready location. At least phoenix has someone that is willing to play owner. Atlanta theres nothing. dont believe Kincade or the other reports nobody wants all three assets.
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Post by hartfordwinnipeg on Mar 16, 2011 17:41:26 GMT -5
20 concerts, 4 pro wrestling shows, 10 conventions , 2 bull riding events, 2 monster truck rally, 2 motocross event, and hell why not the Three Ring Circus! thas 41 events that can make them more money than the thrashers. Just want to point out that just 1 off those would make more money than the Thrashers.
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Post by moosehorn on Mar 16, 2011 18:07:18 GMT -5
20 concerts, 4 pro wrestling shows, 10 conventions , 2 bull riding events, 2 monster truck rally, 2 motocross event, and hell why not the Three Ring Circus! thas 41 events that can make them more money than the thrashers. Just want to point out that just 1 off those would make more money than the Thrashers. by make more i mean they net more and probably cost less to field.
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Post by wolfmannick on Mar 16, 2011 21:25:18 GMT -5
Once Bettman runs out of options so you think Baldsilly will try paying a quarter million dollars to put a team in Hamilton again? We all know Bettman hates Jimmy and Hamilton but what else could he possibly do...well maybe Arnold's right and he'll try Cuba or Russia or something stupid like that. You know Bettman Canada's a last resort.
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Post by JimmyMann on Mar 16, 2011 23:04:07 GMT -5
I think it's extremely obvious at this point the only reason Bettman is trying so hard to keep the Yotes in Glendale is because of how bad it looks for hockey in non-traditional US markets if he had to move a team to Winnipeg and a team to Quebec City (because with the new building in the works I think they're far and away the best choice AFTER Winnipeg) in the same offseason. If there's one thing we know about Gary it's that he's pretty stubborn and doesn't like to admit failure. It's obvious that he's working soooo hard to keep the team in Glendale because there's a much larger mess in Atlanta.... I would speculate that it will only be a matter of time until Atlanta begins hitting the news again. Perhaps as early as next week when they are all but eliminated from the playoffs. I would assume that TNSE and Quebecor are two of the groups with NDA's.
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