Post by Hobble on May 9, 2009 12:01:51 GMT -5
www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=278109
Hamilton is suddenly an NHL property hotbed.
As research in motion CEO Jim Balsillie battles Gary Bettman for control of the Phoenix Coyotes, there is reportedly a second group interested in relocating the Atlanta Thrashers to Steeltown.
According to The Hamilton Spectator, city mayor Fred Eisenberger will meet with a Vancouver-based group on Monday to discuss a proposed lease for Copps Coliseum.
Eisenberger would not disclose any details of the second group, but a source confirmed to The Spectator that Vancouver developer Tom Gaglardi is leading the charge.
''By next Tuesday we will have a clearer picture of where we are'' Eisenberger told The Spectator. ''We're in the middle of discussions with Mr. Balsillie and his group and I will be meeting with the second group. We need to understand their intentions. It's fair to say I will be talking to that second group," Eisenberger said.
Gaglardi's group is Hamilton's second NHL suitor. City staff is currently working on a proposed lease with Balsillie, who hopes to buy and relocate the Coyotes to Hamilton for the 2009 season.
Gaglardi is reportedly interested in having the Thrashers in Hamilton in time for the 2010 season.
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Wow, okay... Just no one even think of Winnipeg
But this is actually very interesting... Could this lead to the Thrashers being in Hamilton, and possibly... just possibly... the Coyotes back in Winnipeg?!?
Hamilton is suddenly an NHL property hotbed.
As research in motion CEO Jim Balsillie battles Gary Bettman for control of the Phoenix Coyotes, there is reportedly a second group interested in relocating the Atlanta Thrashers to Steeltown.
According to The Hamilton Spectator, city mayor Fred Eisenberger will meet with a Vancouver-based group on Monday to discuss a proposed lease for Copps Coliseum.
Eisenberger would not disclose any details of the second group, but a source confirmed to The Spectator that Vancouver developer Tom Gaglardi is leading the charge.
''By next Tuesday we will have a clearer picture of where we are'' Eisenberger told The Spectator. ''We're in the middle of discussions with Mr. Balsillie and his group and I will be meeting with the second group. We need to understand their intentions. It's fair to say I will be talking to that second group," Eisenberger said.
Gaglardi's group is Hamilton's second NHL suitor. City staff is currently working on a proposed lease with Balsillie, who hopes to buy and relocate the Coyotes to Hamilton for the 2009 season.
Gaglardi is reportedly interested in having the Thrashers in Hamilton in time for the 2010 season.
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Wow, okay... Just no one even think of Winnipeg
But this is actually very interesting... Could this lead to the Thrashers being in Hamilton, and possibly... just possibly... the Coyotes back in Winnipeg?!?