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Post by khall555 on Nov 29, 2007 20:54:15 GMT -5
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Post by dbp1990 on Nov 29, 2007 20:58:48 GMT -5
Look for the deal to collapse overnight.................. |
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Post by Hobble on Nov 29, 2007 21:13:43 GMT -5
Well another mistake by the NHL...
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Post by WpgJets2008 on Nov 30, 2007 10:21:33 GMT -5
NHL board of governors approves Predators sale, scheduling changes www.sportsline.com/nhl/story/10502969The NHL also rubber-stamped the sale of the Predators to an investment group led by David Freeman, the CEO of a venture capital firm. Outgoing owner Craig Leipold attended the meeting, and Freeman -- who isn't allowed to attend a board meeting without a finished deal -- could formally close the sale with his group by Monday. "Obviously from our standpoint it's a little bit of closure," Predators coach Barry Trotz said after Nashville's 6-5 win in Ottawa on Thursday night. "I think it'll be a big boost for us as a franchise and I think the local ownership is going to work hard to make us a viable market." ~~~ Editor's Note: I had a good chuckle when I read that. Seems like this must of either just slipped out of his mouth, or he really thinks the team is still on it's way out of town. Here's another CBS sports story confirming what many of us thought: a) the preds aren't going to make it beyond a few years in Nashville b) the attendance is about the same or lower since last year (all the marketing and save the team rallies have done little to change a market where there is solid core support but not enough) c) the only reason the new owners are buying the team is that they stand to make a profit when they flip it over to the next city. ~~~ News: Predators attendance remains below necessary threshold. Views: Can anyone say they are really surprised? The Nashville Tennessean reports the Predators are drawing about 12,900 paid customers every night, which isn't enough to guarantee the team's future in the city. The numbers suggest there is a strong loyal core fan base in Nashville, just not enough corporate support to sustain the team. The Predators roster went through the ringer when the team went up for sale last spring, yet Nashville has been very competitive so far this season and there is a strong marketing campaign dedicated to saving the team. Still fans generally aren't responding any more than before, which tells a lot about the market's long-term viability. Even so, the local group trying to buy the team is enthused. Maybe they think they're really getting a prize after the group trying to buy the Tampa Bay Lightning imploded this week. The Nashville group wavered a few weeks ago because it wanted to re-negotiate the arena lease before finalizing, and then worked out a new deal with the mayor. The new lease hasn't been ratified by city officials, yet the purchasers are suddenly pressing for approval by the league governors now meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. because they want to get their hands on the team as soon as possible. Funny thing though. The Predators have to average at least 14,000 paid per night to keep it locked into its arena lease, and a little more than 13,000 to qualify for league revenue sharing and those targets aren't easy to achieve in Nashville. In that event the team could end up moving, probably turning a tidy little profit for those who are buying in now. CCM |
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Post by Alex on Dec 7, 2007 21:28:22 GMT -5
What ticks me off is that the Predators drew 15,000+ to their first game with approved ownership. They have no excuses why they don't sell out. I'd like to hear khall explain why that game wasn't a sellout. They can't blame the soap opera, poor play, or anything else.
Everyone, the time to judge Nashville truly as a market will come if they continue decent play until the end of this season. I will be judging whether or not they really should keep the Preds then. I'm also pretty sure that I know what the outcome will be, but even when the NHL gives me no justice, I feel the right to give them it.
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Post by edog37 on Dec 7, 2007 21:48:34 GMT -5
What ticks me off is that the Predators drew 15,000+ to their first game with approved ownership. They have no excuses why they don't sell out. I'd like to hear khall explain why that game wasn't a sellout. They can't blame the soap opera, poor play, or anything else. Everyone, the time to judge Nashville truly as a market will come if they continue decent play until the end of this season. I will be judging whether or not they really should keep the Preds then. I'm also pretty sure that I know what the outcome will be, but even when the NHL gives me no justice, I feel the right to give them it. Nashville will never draw well.....we can make that judgement now..... |
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Post by Alex on Dec 8, 2007 14:05:58 GMT -5
I too am confident that will be the outcome, but I'm waiting until the end of the season before I go telling everyone.
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Post by Alex on Dec 8, 2007 14:07:34 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. |
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Post by joelzillmanwpg on Dec 8, 2007 16:48:13 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. after checking out khall's post history, I tend to agree. Post constructively or troll elsewhere... |
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Post by Alex on Dec 9, 2007 13:31:07 GMT -5
Damien Cox stated Nashville's attendance was over 14,000 last night, on the Reporters with a hint of sarcasm...
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Post by subwayscoundrel on Dec 9, 2007 22:59:35 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. So someone posts something you don't like and you call them a Moron  ? Can anyone say "BT Jr" |
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Post by Jari on Dec 9, 2007 23:15:09 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. So someone posts something you don't like and you call them a Moron ? Can anyone say "BT Jr" khall555 IS a moron and he's only here to troll. |
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Post by WpgJets2008 on Dec 10, 2007 10:16:28 GMT -5
For the sake of future Predators' rumours, we'll have each of the newest owners listed. Who knows? maybe we can pass this info over to Chipman and co. in a year or two?
CCM
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Preds' Sale is OfficialFriday @ 6:15 PM ET | Comments (31)
Here's the press release with details of those involved in the group - including some names which I believe are now coming out for the first time...
PREDATORS HOLDINGS LLC PURCHASES NASHVILLE PREDATORS, POWERS MANAGEMENT
- Local ownership group takes over day-to-day operation of team, building today -
Nashville, Tenn. (December 7, 2007) – Predators Holdings LLC announced today that the group’s purchase of the Nashville Predators and Powers Management (the company that operates the Sommet Center) for $193 million from Craig Leipold has completed, and the local ownership group will immediately take over the day-to-day operation of the National Hockey League team and the Sommet Center.
“On behalf of the ownership group, we are thrilled to complete the sale,” said David Freeman, chairman of Predators Holdings LLC. “We look forward to contributing to the Predators’ success on and off the ice and solidifying the franchise’s future in Nashville.”
The sale was approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors last Thursday. Freeman will serve the group as chairman and governor, while William “Boots” Del Biaggio and Herb Fritch serve as an alternate governor.
Predators Holdings LLC includes local executives in finance, health care and private business. Members include: Freeman, Del Biaggio, Fritch, Christopher Cigarran, Thomas Cigarran, Joel and Holly Dobberpuhl, DeWitt Thompson V, John Thompson and Warren Woo.
“Our immediate next steps will be to provide necessary direction to the team’s staff while assessing opportunities to grow the Predators’ fan base and development,” added Freeman.
Predators Holdings LLC
Christopher C. Cigarran
Chris Cigarran is the senior vice president of human resources and organization development at Nashville’s Healthways, Inc., the nation’s leading and largest provider of comprehensive health and care support programs and services.
Prior to joining American Healthways, Cigarran spent several years as a consultant working with multiple organizations in the U.S. and Canada, including Patagonia, Citibank, Dofasco Steel and British Airways. In that role, Cigarran focused on teams in organizations, organizational culture, as well as organizational change and effectiveness.
Cigarran received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University and his master’s degree from Pepperdine University.
Thomas G. Cigarran
Tom Cigarran is a co-founder, former CEO and current chairman of the Nashville-based Healthways, Inc., the nation’s leading and largest provider of comprehensive health and care support programs and services. He also serves as chairman of AmSurg Corp., a single-specialty, practice-based ambulatory surgery center company.
Cigarran serves as chairman of the Alignment Nashville Operating Board, the Haiti Mission Education Committee and the advisory board of the Vanderbilt Owen School Healthcare MBA program. He also serves as a member of the boards of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Nashville Alliance for Public Education, the Nashville Health Care Council and Harpeth Hall School.
Cigarran is a graduate of Villanova University with a Master’s degree from the New York University Graduate School of Business.
William “Boots” Del Biaggio
William “Boots” Del Biaggio III is an avid sports fan and served as a limited partner with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks from 2002-2007. He also banded together with hockey legends Mario Lemieux, Luc Robitaille and Mike Eruzione to purchase the amateur Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League in 2004.
In 1996, Del Biaggio founded Sand Hill Capital, a venture finance company based in Menlo Park, Calif., and he has served as president and chief executive officer since its inception.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Del Biaggio and his family reside in California.
Joel and Holly Dobberpuhl
Joel Dobberpuhl is the CEO and portfolio manager of Jetstream Capital, a global hedge fund he founded in 2003. Prior to founding Jetstream Capital, Dobberpuhl was a senior portfolio manager for AIM investments.
Dobberpuhl received his degree from Southern Methodist University in 1988 alongside Holly (Stone) Dobberpuhl. Together, the Dobberpuhls are active in several charities based in the Nashville Area and have both served on the boards of Mercy Children’s Clinic and Rocketown Ministries. Mrs. Dobberpuhl, a passionate Predators fan, also serves on the board of Saddle Up!, a therapeutic riding facility in Franklin, Tenn.
Joel, Holly, son Samuel and daughter Lily reside in Nashville.
David S. Freeman
David S. Freeman founded 36 Venture Capital in 2007 and serves as the company’s CEO.
He was the founder and CEO of Commodore Medical Sevices, formed in 1991, which grew to be the second-largest company in the medical waste industry at the time of its sale in 2007. He also practiced mergers and acquisition law for over 10 years in Dallas and Nashville.
Freeman received his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee and a Juris Doctor degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tenn., the Freeman family resides in Nashville.
Herbert A. Fritch
Herbert A. Fritch has served as the chairman, president and chief executive officer of HealthSpring, Inc., and its predecessor, NewQuest, LLC, since it began operation in 2000. He is also the president of Renaissance Physician Organization, a large group of independent physician associations that are contracted providers to HealthSpring’s Texas health maintenance organization, or HMO, subsidiary.
Beginning his career in 1973 as an actuary, Fritch has over 30 years of experience in the managed healthcare business.
A graduate of Carleton College, Fritch and his wife Barbara reside in Nashville. They are members of United Way’s Tocqueville Society and Barbara serves on the board of the Nashville Zoo and Senior Citizens Inc. organizations.
DeWitt C. Thompson V
DeWitt (De) C. Thompson V currently serves as the president of Thompson Machinery, the Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi.
Thompson founded PureWorks, Inc. in 1999 and continues to serve as the company’s chairman of the board. He also serves as chairman of the Nashville City Paper.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Thompson, his wife Jamee, son DeWitt VI and daughters Helen and Grace reside in Nashville.
John P.G. Thompson
John P.G. Thompson has served as the marketing director of Thompson Machinery since January 2006. He also owns and manages Thompson Properties, LLC, a company that purchases, manages and sells single-family rental real estate property.
Prior to working for Thompson Machinery, he served as an asset manager for Covenant Capital Group, LLC.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Thompson is active in the Nashville community. He serves as a volunteer for preschool children with special needs, is a fundraising founder for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and a member of the Young Alumni Board of Nashville’s Montgomery Bell Academy.
Warren C. Woo
Warren C. Woo is a founding partner and managing director of Moelis & Company, an investment banking firm that focuses on relationship-based advisory sources and manages private equity capital. Woo has been active in the investment banking industry for over 20 years.
He earned a B.A. from UCLA and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Woo resides in Pacific Palisades, Calif. with his wife and two sons.
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Post by Alex on Dec 10, 2007 14:49:09 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. So someone posts something you don't like and you call them a Moron ? Can anyone say "BT Jr" I called him a moron because he stated that he would never be back here again. He said that we only focused on the bad aspects of the situation, which is biased against. But when he only shows up to post good things, well isn't that biased for? I called him a moron because he contradicted himself. Please don't compare me to BT. |
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Post by seahawksniper on Dec 22, 2007 15:51:20 GMT -5
I thought you didn't post here anymore. Moron. And you say some here were childish and only talked about the bad things in Nashville. You're no better. So someone posts something you don't like and you call them a Moron ? Can anyone say "BT Jr" Alex is probably one of the most open-minded posters on here. For someone to get under his skin, I've got to believe this guy's posting history was pretty bad. |
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Post by Alex on Dec 22, 2007 19:42:11 GMT -5
Thanks Sniper, it's not that this guy was a troublemaker as much as he was an apologist. His posting history probably just shows too much defense of such a bad market.
If anyone is "BT Jr" it's this guy, who contradicted himself by saying he wasn't coming back because we were biased towards the bad parts of this racket, and then only come back when things get good. Contadiction is textbook BT.
While I agree to an extent about the bias he was talking about, and even though I have most likely participated in this act, I still think it needs to be toned down.
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Post by mrconfusion87 on Feb 19, 2008 4:57:49 GMT -5
If Leipold left Nashville for much greener pastures (Minnesota), it should be enough sign to the NHL bosses that Nashville is no good for hockey....
The Preds would be better off in a city like Seattle.
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Post by Ric O. on Feb 19, 2008 21:51:49 GMT -5
yeah, let's promote Seattle for the next NHL team
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Post by seahawksniper on Feb 20, 2008 1:50:13 GMT -5
I'd be fine with that if the NBA is stupid enough to let it go.
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Post by scottie65 on Feb 20, 2008 9:35:51 GMT -5
^ You guys are in the wrong forum. This is ROTJ - nothing else will do.
After we get our team back you can talk about other cities all you want.
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? Can anyone say "BT Jr" 
