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Post by WpgJets2008 on Jul 20, 2009 21:00:49 GMT -5
Media CEO wants NHL back in Quebec By QMI AGENCY slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2009/07/20/10200991-qmi.htmlQuebecor president and CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau has announced that he hopes to bring an NHL team back to Quebec City. (CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson) QUEBEC CITY (QMI Agency) - Saying he was “disappointed” with how things worked out regarding the sale of the Montreal Canadiens, the head of Quebecor, Pierre Karl Peladeau, is turning his attention to Quebec City. The media group’s CEO says he will be “seriously” involved in the current efforts to see another NHL team brought to the Quebec capital, a place Peladeau called “such a magnificent city”. “Quebec City is a hockey city... much more than certain American cities with NHL teams,” he said over the weekend. “Quebec City has the potential to build a new arena and accommodate a hockey team, but it won’t be tomorrow. (We’ll) have to be patient.” Peladeau was in the city with his wife, Julie Snyder, at a benefit evening for the Fondation Felix-Leclerc. The Quebecor chief said it was obviously a disappointment to see his group of financial backers unsuccessful in its bid to acquire the legendary team. After offers from a host of high-profile potential buyers earlier this year, the Canadiens and the Bell Centre were finally sold to the Molson brothers in a deal worth some $630 million. “For sure we’re disappointed,” Peladeau said. “We believed strongly and were confident we would get it. I involved myself enormously in this matter. We were a solid group. I don’t understand why we didn’t get it.” Peladeau’s interest in the matter is good news for those who experienced the intense rivalry between the Habs and the Nordiques, including Michel Bergeron, the former Nordiques coach. Bergeron said he’s confident Peladeau’s interest will yield concrete results, even after other groups failed in recent years to bring pro hockey back to the area. “There are so many franchises in trouble right now, it could only be a good thing for the NHL,” he said. Former Canadiens coach Jean Perron couldn’t agree more with his former rival. “Quebec City has proven itself, and it’s clear there’s a market,” he said. “All the NHL owners who saw the Nordiques saw that it’s a great hockey town.” Perron also remembered the particular passion shown by fans of the team. “Even during the hardest years, the Quebec City Coliseum was almost always full.” The main difficulty in bringing a new NHL franchise to the city would be finding a place for it to play, as the Coliseum is no longer seen as fit for a professional team. “It’s definitely a main question,” said Perron, who noted that Peladeau will have to partner with the local business community to build a new arena, “which could cost $300 million at the very least.” Chris
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Post by WpgJets2008 on Jul 20, 2009 21:09:29 GMT -5
There is considerable likeness between Quebecor and Thomson Reuters. In fact both compete directly in print and internet media. When you include Canwest Corp, you have three companies that control most of the news moved across Canada on a daily basis.
However, that is where the comparisons end only because Quebecor is only a media entity whereas Thomson Reuters clearly has interest in many other professional services. Quebecor is clealy mostly a Canadian enterprise. Thomson Reuters although it appears it has more of a global reach still makes the bulk of its revenues in the Americas.
It is interesting to me that Quebecor would be pursing the Habs and now the returning the NHL to Quebec City while rumours circulate about Thomson and Winnipeg. This suggests that the Canadian media business battle may take to NHL ice soon.
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Part1 : What is Quebecor?
Quebecor.com says:
Quebecor Media Inc., operates mostly in Québec and the rest of Canada.
Most Quebecor Media companies are industry leaders: Videotron Ltd, the largest cable services provider in Quebec, the third largest in Canada, and the only provider in its service area to deliver all telecom services - cable TV, Internet access, residential and business telephone service - over its broadband network;
Osprey Media, one of Canada's leading publishers of daily and non-daily newspapers, magazines and specialty publications; Sun Media Corporation, Canada's largest chain of tabloids and community newspapers;
MediaPages, Quebecor's one-stop shop for all print and online directories;
TVA, the largest private French-language broadcaster in North America;
Canoe Inc., one of the largest networks of English- and French-language general-interest and special-interest Internet portals in Canada;
TVA Publishing Inc., the largest magazine publisher in Québec;
Quebecor Media Book Group, the largest group of French-language publishing houses in Canada;
Archambault stores, the largest music store chain in eastern Canada;
Select, Canada's largest independent distributor of CDs and videos;
Le SuperClub Vidéotron ltée, the largest chain of video stores in Québec;
Nurun Inc., a leading international interactive consulting agency.
Chris
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Post by WpgJets2008 on Jul 20, 2009 21:17:07 GMT -5
~~~ Part 2: What is Thomson Reuters?
ThomsonReuters.com says:
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals.
We combine industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization.
Markets Division Markets Division Sales & Trading Information, trading and post-trade connectivity for buy-side and sell-side customers in foreign exchange, fixed income, equities, and commodities.
Major brands include: Reuters 3000 Xtra , TradeWeb , Reuters Trader , Thomson ONE , AutEx .
Enterprise Information and software for business automation within the capital market.
Major brands include: Kondor+ , Reuters Market Data System , DataScope , PORTIA , Omgeo .
Investment & Advisory Information and decision support tools and integration services for portfolio managers, investment bankers, research analysts and executives.
Major brands include: Lipper , First Call , Reuters Knowledge , Thomson ONE , StreetEvents .
Media Indispensable news and information for media and business professionals around the world.
Major services include text newswires, video, pictures, digital syndication, graphics, financial information, International Financing Review (IFR), Project Finance International (PFI), Buyouts and Reuters.com
Professional Division Professional Division Legal Information, decision support tools and services for legal, intellectual property, compliance, business and government professionals throughout the world.
Major brands include: Westlaw , Aranzadi , BAR/BRI , Carswell , CompuMark , Elite , FindLaw , Sweet & Maxwell , Hubbard One
Tax & Accounting Information, decision support tools and software applications for tax and accounting professionals.
Major brands include: Checkpoint , CS Professional Suite , PPC .
Healthcare & Science Information and decision support tools for healthcare and information professionals, researchers, and scientists.
Healthcare solutions include: clinicians , employers , federal / state government , health plans , hospitals/healthcare providers , pharmaceutical companies .
Science brands include: Thomson Pharma , Web of Science , ISI Web of Knowledge , Thomson Innovation .
Chris
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Post by jaylon1970 on Jul 20, 2009 21:17:29 GMT -5
i wish the nords came back, but to be realistic its expensive.....especially if public funds are not there to build the arena...
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Post by omnimaga on Jul 20, 2009 23:57:39 GMT -5
Isn't Quebecor World still under administration, though, or is it ran by someone else? Also, my main worry is will the community step up to help financing a new arena, either by people participating in the jaimaplace.com project or companies investing in a new arena? Quebec city current issue is the mentality that people have. The population doesn't want to finance a new building unless a NHL team returns, but they don't understand that without that building being guaranteed to be built, no NHL will return. I like the idea, though. It would be funny if next year most teams went under and their value dropped and that PKP would manage to buy a franchise for like $120-140 after Molson paid about 3 times that amount just for the Habs team. Maybe that would be just enough to revive the old rivalry EDIT: $300 million for a new arena, though? No way. He should go talk to Mario Bédard. We don't need a 20K seats facility. 18000 will be enough IMHO (including luxury boxes). It will be sold out almost every night I'm sure, and it will cost less than that.
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Post by Jordy Ramone on Jul 21, 2009 9:44:06 GMT -5
i wish the nords came back, but to be realistic its expensive.....especially if public funds are not there to build the arena... REaLlY?!?!?!?
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Post by gee on Jul 21, 2009 12:04:05 GMT -5
I like the idea, though. It would be funny if next year most teams went under and their value dropped and that PKP would manage to buy a franchise for like $120-140 after Molson paid about 3 times that amount just for the Habs team. Maybe that would be just enough to revive the old rivalry yeah but that's comparing the cost of bidding on a classic Rolls Royce to a buying a new Festiva.
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Post by Hobble on Jul 21, 2009 23:11:41 GMT -5
I really hope we get a team before them!!! Or at least at the same time >D
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Post by sashamtl on Jul 24, 2009 21:19:44 GMT -5
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Post by Dcmac on Jul 26, 2009 15:36:26 GMT -5
"Lets go les Nordiques.. *Quebec City Cheers*.. Lets go lets go Nordiques"
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Post by omnimaga on Aug 14, 2009 19:35:51 GMT -5
One of the group besides Quebecor is Remstar (which bought the bankrupt TQS TV station last Winter). I have no clue who's the other. It could be Red Bull (which showed interest many times, before). Also, this week, Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commisonner, was in vacation in Quebec city and was with former Quebec Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut during the entire time. Marcel Aubut and Bill Daly refused to comment on what they talked about and why they met, though. Daly haven't met Quebecor, Mario Bédard (jaimaplace.com), nor Regis Labeaume (Quebec City mayor) during his vacations in Quebec city, though. On his side, Regis Labeaume said he might be able, with the help of provincial government, to finance half of the arena costs, while Bédard would contribute $17 millions (partially with the seats licenses sales). No words from federal government, though. As for the rest of the arena costs, I assume it would probably financed by the future owner. Mario Bédard is supposed to meet Quebecor president and Remstar president about the arena project and NHL hockey somewhere near the end of this month. What I wonder about: Why was Bill Daly in Quebec city? He's a big Marcel Aubut friend, but was he just here for vacational purposes and to see his friend? Maybe it's just that, but it seems to be too good to just be a coincidence. I mean, he's right below NHL Commisonner Gary Bettman (altough we all know Bettman's wishes to americanize the game). Gary Bettman was apparently in vacation or unavaliable during the time Bill Daly came in Quebec. There were lot of talks in the local medias about the possible return of the NHL in the city recently. Maybe Daly was replacing Bettman. The KHL is also willing to expand in Winnipeg, Hamilton and Quebec city (and prbly other cities) in the future to start an american division. Maybe this scared the hell out of Bettman? I really don't know about this, but yeah I think Winnipeg investors (for a Winnipeg team) better HURRY, QUICKLY!!!!! Maybe both cities will get a new team the same season? But yeah, I still think Bettman will remain an obstacle for any relocation, seeing how hard he is trying to keep the Coyotes where they are. I really wish Winnipeg gets a new team. This will show people it doesn,t take a 18K seats arena to survive in the NHL. In fact, most teams can't even draw 10000 a game Quebec really needs more than 15K, tho, due to the larger fan base (noticing Nords vs Jets attendance) and higher taxes. 18K, as they plan, should be enough, though. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any english news regarding all this anywhere after the Media CEO interest in NHL franchise news, but if people don't mind crappy and misleading google translations here's the entire "New Coliseum" news list here: www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/dossiers/vers-un-nouveau-colisee/
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Post by jaylon1970 on Aug 14, 2009 20:42:26 GMT -5
One of the group besides Quebecor is Remstar (which bought the bankrupt TQS TV station last Winter). I have no clue who's the other. It could be Red Bull (which showed interest many times, before). Also, this week, Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commisonner, was in vacation in Quebec city and was with former Quebec Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut during the entire time. Marcel Aubut and Bill Daly refused to comment on what they talked about and why they met, though. Daly haven't met Quebecor, Mario Bédard (jaimaplace.com), nor Regis Labeaume (Quebec City mayor) during his vacations in Quebec city, though. On his side, Regis Labeaume said he might be able, with the help of provincial government, to finance half of the arena costs, while Bédard would contribute $17 millions (partially with the seats licenses sales). No words from federal government, though. As for the rest of the arena costs, I assume it would probably financed by the future owner. Mario Bédard is supposed to meet Quebecor president and Remstar president about the arena project and NHL hockey somewhere near the end of this month. What I wonder about: Why was Bill Daly in Quebec city? He's a big Marcel Aubut friend, but was he just here for vacational purposes and to see his friend? Maybe it's just that, but it seems to be too good to just be a coincidence. I mean, he's right below NHL Commisonner Gary Bettman (altough we all know Bettman's wishes to americanize the game). Gary Bettman was apparently in vacation or unavaliable during the time Bill Daly came in Quebec. There were lot of talks in the local medias about the possible return of the NHL in the city recently. Maybe Daly was replacing Bettman. The KHL is also willing to expand in Winnipeg, Hamilton and Quebec city (and prbly other cities) in the future to start an american division. Maybe this scared the hell out of Bettman? I really don't know about this, but yeah I think Winnipeg investors (for a Winnipeg team) better HURRY, QUICKLY!!!!! Maybe both cities will get a new team the same season? But yeah, I still think Bettman will remain an obstacle for any relocation, seeing how hard he is trying to keep the Coyotes where they are. I really wish Winnipeg gets a new team. This will show people it doesn,t take a 18K seats arena to survive in the NHL. In fact, most teams can't even draw 10000 a game Quebec really needs more than 15K, tho, due to the larger fan base (noticing Nords vs Jets attendance) and higher taxes. 18K, as they plan, should be enough, though. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any english news regarding all this anywhere after the Media CEO interest in NHL franchise news, but if people don't mind crappy and misleading google translations here's the entire "New Coliseum" news list here: www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/dossiers/vers-un-nouveau-colisee/good stuff!!(thumbs up)
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Post by Dcmac on Aug 15, 2009 2:32:37 GMT -5
Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commisonner, was in vacation in Quebec city and was with former Quebec Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut during the entire time. Marcel Aubut and Bill Daly refused to comment on what they talked about and why they met, though. What I wonder about: Why was Bill Daly in Quebec city? He's a big Marcel Aubut friend, but was he just here for vacational purposes and to see his friend? Maybe it's just that, but it seems to be too good to just be a coincidence. I mean, he's right below NHL Commisonner Gary Bettman (altough we all know Bettman's wishes to americanize the game). Haha Bill Daly s*x scandal anyone? But really, I hope the KHL is stupid enough to open a North American division. Apply some pressure and BAM we're back in the same way as last time.
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Post by razorsedge on Aug 15, 2009 19:18:57 GMT -5
Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commisonner, was in vacation in Quebec city and was with former Quebec Nordiques owner Marcel Aubut during the entire time. Marcel Aubut and Bill Daly refused to comment on what they talked about and why they met, though. What I wonder about: Why was Bill Daly in Quebec city? He's a big Marcel Aubut friend, but was he just here for vacational purposes and to see his friend? Maybe it's just that, but it seems to be too good to just be a coincidence. I mean, he's right below NHL Commisonner Gary Bettman (altough we all know Bettman's wishes to americanize the game). Haha Bill Daly s*x scandal anyone? But really, I hope the KHL is stupid enough to open a North American division. Apply some pressure and BAM we're back in the same way as last time. And pushed back out again 16 years later?
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Post by Dcmac on Aug 15, 2009 21:48:41 GMT -5
Haha Bill Daly s*x scandal anyone? But really, I hope the KHL is stupid enough to open a North American division. Apply some pressure and BAM we're back in the same way as last time. And pushed back out again 16 years later? If the numbers crunch is correct, perhaps we wouldn't be pushed out
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Post by mcguire4 on Aug 15, 2009 22:08:47 GMT -5
razor's post was pure sarcasm. i like it.
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