Richard Rodier
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Sources: the June 27 land auction in Phoenix already has 4 bidders registered including Meruelo. That means there will be at least 3 bidders against Meruelo, and maybe more as there is still plenty of time for others to register. Should be interesting.
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@walsha
Players agreed to this.....it's collectively bargained. Players can get rid of collective bargaining system, and go to a free market system, any time they want to.
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Here is what my source has told me is fact:
The Coyotes applied for the land auction several months ago. They wanted 200 acres. The appraisal came in too high for Yotes bank account. They cut application in half, to 100 acres. Land Department has to redo review.
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According to ASLD press release, Meruelo first has to obtain a special use permit allowing an arena to be built on the land BEFORE he can be permitted to buy the land. A total fuckup, again, by the AM crew who seem to have misinterpreted the existing zoning restrictions.
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@dgambacorta
@Phillies
@barbaralaker
@EPA
Perhaps that explains Dick Allen’s famous quote….if a horse can’t eat it, I don’t wanna play on it.
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Unless there is some kind of written commitment Meruelo has made, there is nothing in NHL Constitution or by laws or standard Consent Agreement that requires an arena to be of a certain size. Mullet conforms with CBA requirements. Team is cash flow positive at Mullet last year.
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100 acres for arena? Massive Tempe project was less than 50 acres. Could this be the same strategy as Senators tried? Build arena in 1/4 of land, and then the rest of the land rockets up in value? Arena development now is all about real estate development.
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@TSN1200
@FlaPanthers
@TSNJR
@TSNSimmer
Isn’t this a NAFTA violation. Should we declare war and send our tank down?
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Now what does the NHL do? Me thinks they have to wait this one out. Meruelo holds the better hand right now.
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So…..not only do they need a change in zoning to allow a massive arena to be built, but also City of PHX has gone on record as being opposed to designating the land as a ‘theme park’ which would allow for property tax abatements.
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@pucksanddreams_
@walsha
@JimsonHogarth
Yes it does. And the NHL. It’s a collective bargaining issue. I have no doubt the NHL would be fine funding post retirement health care as long as it counts as Player Compensation. Query whether current players would agree to fund additional retirement benefits beyond pension
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And, icing on the cake, I believe the man responsible for this colossal screwup is gone, and has been replaced by AM Jr. not sure that is an improvement.
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Legal options are “go pound sand” and “cry me a river”. As for estimates of $$$$ lost……highly speculative.
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@WatchMyReview
All NHL superstars, including Matthews, are paid way way less than their Fair Market Value because of the triple hard salary cap. That’s modern sports economics. And while you may think athletes’ salaries are obscene, they are not even close when compared to owners profits.
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@yotestradecen
Who in their right mind would continue to build an arena without an ironclad guarantee of an expansion franchise……either for Meruelo or whoever he sells the land to?!
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NHL OWNER’S LOCKOUT COMING BEFORE THE 26/27 SEASON STARTS, WITH $613 MILLION THEN STILL OWING BY PLAYERS ON ESCROW BALANCE, AND PLAYERS’ SHARE OF HRR REDUCED BELOW 50%.
My first blog!! Part 2 tomorrow.
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“ You still have a better chance than you think”….all I meant was that I was involved in a team purchase in 2006 where NHL (as was their right) changed the terms of the BoG consent 2 days before closing and the transaction was cancelled. Apologies.
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@walsha
Clear violation by the NHL of CBA 34.10. 34.11, and 34.12. So……what is the PA doing about this on behalf of the Players??
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@SunGarrioch
Not sure why anyone is surprised that the Estate is moving slowly. All the professionals administering the Estate are
Likely paid by the hour with extremely high billing rates.
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@unitehere
@MLBPA
Will be very interesting to see if ball players are willing to reciprocate by refusing to cross stadium workers picket lines if they strike ‘in season’.
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Note however that the Sens went bankrupt not long after. On the other hand, Scottsdale is not Kanata Ontario. But why else would he need 100 acres.
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@jmlc1983
@SadClubCommish
fans could walk right behind the bench....not linger.....but walk behind.
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@FriedgeHNIC
The Cap this coming season is 83.5. However, Regardless of how high HRR goes (even if it hits $10 billion) the NHL has the right to limit the salary cap for the following two seasons to $87.675 in 24/25 and to $92.05875 in 25/26. Then it’s CBA renegotiation time!! Ouch!
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@dustin_kersey
@walsha
No Dustin.....they can get rid of it by voting to decertify the union as the sole bargaining agent of the Players, and instead negotiate their own contract with the advice of their agent(s). Collective bargaining system now helps owners more than players.
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@TimingChalk
With a proper arena in a proper location I think the Yotes would be fine. 96 to 02 at Footprint was fine for what it was. Franchise has been doomed since 2003 when they went to GDale instead of Los Arcos. Retail business. Location, location, location.
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Salary Cap News: The Cap this coming season is 83.5. Regardless of how high HRR goes (even if it hits $10 billion) the NHL has the right to limit the salary cap for the following two seasons to $87.675 in 24/25 and to $92.05875 in 25/26. Then it’s CBA renegotiation time!! Ouch!
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@HaynesPEvans
You should apply for a job in SLC. You never know. I would think that, right now, there is no other NHL beat writer there.
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@wyshynski
Correct Greg. Alex is hemmed in by budget limitations and AZ Constitution Gift Clause.
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@TSNSimmer
Two things. First, 1/2 of capital gains is included as income for tax purposes. So mid 20’s is the max, depending on provincial jurisdiction. Also a complicating factor here is the non residency status of one or both beneficiaries. Second, you can borrow up to 50%, not 30%.
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@CraigSMorgan
Remember what they say is most important for a retail business (which hockey is)…”location, location, location”. Glendale location was awful. Tempe location is fantastic. Time will tell if it can be financed without a Tempe guarantee for the bonds.
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GBB cannot be happy that this news broke during Stanley Cup Finals. Go Oilers!!!!!!!!!
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@SethsBeard
@oilguy69
@wyshynski
I hesitate to tweet publicly but….it is considered rude to ask someone at work their religion or who they vote for. And some issues reside at the intersection of politics and religion. It’s none of our business what the Players think about this type of issue. Privacy matters.
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@walsha
The Players, through their bargaining agent (NHLPA), have the power to force adoption of whatever changes they want through the collective bargaining process. They have always had that power. It is as important an issue as the Players want to make it. Period. Full stop.
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@DryHeatPodcast
@theazsportsguy
@ChrisFaciana
@miketgould
But, in fairness, SLC won’t get new arena for Olympics until 2035 either. So neither has an advantage in that note…….unless Ishbia doesn’t want to spend his own $$$ on a new arena or further renovations of Footprint. It’s really impossible to predict IMHO
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@theazsportsguy
@andyblackledge
Hockey is a retail business. Location, location, location. Footprint was never a good hockey venue. Glendale (instead of Los Arcos) and Mullett were horrible venues. And aside from the very first owner, ownership has been awful. NHL can work well in PHX.
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@JShannonhl
@mccownpodcast
The Coyotes situation since 2008, culminating in losing the Tempe vote after so much effort and money was thrown at it, is an incredible humiliation for the NHL and Bettman personally. Owners typically don’t like being humiliated. Can Gary survive? If the relocation fee is huge
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A team failing to report ‘shareable revenue’? I’m shocked!!
NHL Players should read the article and take note. Reported HRR is lower than actual revenue. NHL is very good at hiding revenue from the NHLPA that should be included in HRR. Pay attention to what’s going on!
Bombshell from Congress as U.S. House Oversight Committee sends letter to Federal Trade Commission saying NFL's Washington Commanders "engaged in a troubling, long-running and potentially unlawful pattern of financial conduct."
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@AdamWylde
@walsha
@sdpnsports
Yes. Through decertification of the union. This was written back in March.
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@CraigSMorgan
Who knows. Time will tell. In any event, that’s the Coyotes risk. And the bond holders risk….perhaps even more so.
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Smith very carefully, and likely at league direction, never mentioned relocation. Only expansion. NHL conducts extremely comprehensive financial due diligence. On every proposed owner, including minority owners. And due diligence on all other operating issues, and
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@BillShaikin
Bill, I just reviewed Manfred's quote. What he means is that MLB will arrange broadcast of games in local markets where Sinclair has 'rejected' the existing broadcast agreement. The games will be made available for fans, but likely with little or no 'rights fees' for the teams.
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sabotaging or tainting Meruelo’s efforts to get an arena deal done..that could invite serious litigation against the NHL.
6) and here’s a good hint. It took forever to get the Senators purchase ‘closed’.
Answer coming later this afternoon, but see if you can guess the answer!
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@alexbrown17
You point out the problems, as many people do. With respect, I am interested in the solutions. What do you think the specific solutions are to the problems you highlight. Make it easy. Pick 3 problems and tell us workable, achievable solutions. Please.
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@Proteautype
NHL Players will be paying 50% of the 'rights fee' amounts not paid by Bally to NHL. That's the beauty of the triple hard cap for Gary. Players share risks of ownership....like bad debts....but not the rewards, like franchise value increases. Who agreed to this CBA anyway??
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That's very informative!! In other breaking news from NHL Public Relations.....tomorrow the sun will rise in the east, and set in the west!!
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@frank_seravalli
Also interesting is that Gary cannot unilaterally 'declare' a Circumvention. Only a System Arbitrator can make that ruling....see CBA 26.13(b). Also anything 'Permitted' by the CBA "cannot be a Circumvention".. see last sentence of Article 26 Preamble.
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@LostJoshPython
@walsha
I would say anyone ‘not in the business’ doesn’t know the CBA, as amended, is on the PA website, as a matter of public record. it’s a very complex agreement, so the key is not just reading it, but understanding/interpreting it in a way that can give your team an unintended edge.
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@IstheDomeOpen
@BlueJays
@Twins
@RogersCentre
Are you nuts? Open the roof!!!! It’s beautiful outside. Environment canada says 0% chance of rain!!
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Isn’t Gary’s triple hard cap wonderful!!?? For ownership, there is no doubt.
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@FOS
reports Bill Haslam is buying a 60% majority stake in Nashville Predators at a valuation of $880 million.
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@frank_seravalli
Stay tuned. Gary will declare total victory when he gets to distribute to his owners a massive relocation fee that exceeds the Seattle expansion fee. Everyone will be smiling….except for Meruelo (Coyotes owner)…….Gary will be throwing him under a bus.
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The long term future of the Sens in Ottawa, if any, will be determined by one thing. How much of the construction costs of a new downtown arena are the Sens required to pay? If more than 50%, then bye bye Sens. Time will tell where the Sens end up. Follow the $$$$$. Always.
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@CraigSMorgan
I was at the Forum for that game in ‘93. And despite the result tonight, hockey is still OUR game!! 🙂
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@LukeWells57
I suspect it’s not too tiring or stressful a process for them as they are hardly involved. The process is controlled by Gary and the Executive Committee as to consent issues, and by GSP to quarterback the due diligence process. Girls just pick up a cheque.
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@frank_seravalli
Does the following mean none can play in Olympics??
“ Pending the completion of the appeal process, all players from the 2018 National Junior Team remain suspended by Hockey Canada and are currently ineligible…..to
play with Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs.”
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Riddle me this!! Why did Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz, very publicly declare he has done everything needed to be done to immediately purchase and operate an NHL ‘expansion team’ without once mentioning the possibility of obtaining a team by way of relocation?
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And now for something completely different, see Hradek’s take on the Provorov ‘incident’.
Do you think his take is more ‘liberal’ thanks Don Cherry’s would be??
NHL analyst says on the NHL Network! that if Philly Flyers Provorov doesn’t want to wear a pro-LBGTQ uniform he should leave America, go back to Russia, and fight in the war against Ukraine. The tolerant left! Holy shit:
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@walsha
Factually correct Allan...but if you were ED of the PA, exactly precisely what would you propose to increase Player Compensation?? Bare in mind that Players are absolutely unwilling to strike, and the NHL knows it. Easy to point out problems. BUT what is your proposed solution
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IMHO Gbush91’s rant on this video is the absolute, bar none, most important opinion on the Damar Hamlin situation I have heard yet. Possibly the most important point of view on the risks athletes take, and Owners’ and player union’s roles. Take the time. Watch and listen.
Here's the scary side of the Damar Hamlin story nobody but
@Gbush91
wants to talk about.
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@Yzerstar19
@rwesthead
Don’t hold your breath. DMF reports to the Executive Board (player reps) and nobody else. Unless EB so votes, he can stay. And you are not hearing from any of them today, including Gallagher. Ssssz Period. Full stop.
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@reporterchris
The reality is, if I’m an owner, I am far from convinced there is a business case for Olympic participation. There are pros and cons, but the pros do not exceed the cons. Players want it, fans want it. But how does it increase revenue, or the value of my franchise??
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@StuCowan1
Well Stu. A new arena plan that is acceptable to the NHL is not going to happen in time. IMHO the only thing Yotes owner is maneuvering for now is a good litigation position to fight over who gets how much of the ‘Relocation Fee’ when the team is sold. It’s a fascinating dance!
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@Proteautype
great article but, if by WC2024 'war of aggression' has stopped but the thousands of Ukrainians killed and maimed are still dead and maimed, and Putin is still in power...it's OK by NHL/NHLPA to include Russia?!? Is HRR more important than war crimes? Why not take a stand NOW!
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As promised, here is Blog
#4
of my 7 Blog series. Today we look at all the financial benefits the Owners receive that is not shared 50/50 with the Players.
Players Get 50% of HRR. The Owners Also Get 50% of HRR…….Plus So Much More!!!
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@walsha
Simply stated, the 50/50 split of reported HRR is not the same thing as a 50/50 split of the economic benefits of owning a team. And HRR is underreported by the Clubs in large amounts, and finally team ownership provides a spectacular tax shelter even if a team makes money.
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@Tempe_Wins
Coyotes can call off Police investigation. The ‘vicious chalk criminal’ has been found and is now in jail.
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@theazsportsguy
If, and I stress “if”, the coke thing is true, then it will be interesting to see how Bettman handles it.
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Coyotes Update!!------“It’s About the Sports Betting Revenue, Stupid” with apologies to James Carville ------plus check out ASU Arena Seating Chart!!
As usual, financially the
Players get screwed....Owners do just fine
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Our government, hard at work on the most pressing issues in the country. For the first time in my life, I am embarrassed to be a Canadian.
Tampons now offered in Canadian Parliament men’s bathrooms under Truadeau’s new policy
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@WatchMyReview
@FAN590
@Burkie2020
@RealKyper
@jtbourne
The team could have stayed in PHX with new ownership and a clear path to a new arena. League chose to go to SLC. Meruelo will sell his rights to the PHX market to Ishbia in due course…..for a lot more than $1 billion. Meruelo is the huge winner in all this. Got that Burkie?
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@theazsportsguy
@sethgunnar
And guess who is taking over Xavier Guttierez’s responsibilities for the ‘team’ when Xavier leaves soon after the auction. Bingo!! Jr.!
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So now. With Smith’s declared interest only in an expansion team, Gary has the political/legal cover he needs to start the due diligence process in earnest without having to worry about accusations that he interferes with Meruelo’s attempts to get his arena deal done.
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@AtomicSonic
Players are totally apathetic about the union since 2005. PA got crushed and has never recovered.
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@CntrLeafsNation
@Ken_Campbell27
@racheldoerrie
The cap benefits all teams by depressing the teams’ labour costs below fair market value. If you look at ANY team’s labour (player) costs, it is by far the biggest percentage of the total of that team’s expenses. It’s called math.
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Can the Players Rid Themselves of Escrow and the Triple Hard Salary Cap? Maybe.......
But Remember, the Lord Only Helps Those (Players) Who Are Willing to Help Themselves!!
Blog
#6
of 7 on the CBA. I hope you find it interesting.
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@walsha
@ConcussionLF
Gary ‘stepping down’ won’t make a difference. The NHLs legal strategy won’t change. However…..in the next CBA negotiations the players can make change in safety rules a bargaining issue and strike until they are satisfied with the result obtained. Really that’s the only way.
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basketball arena like ‘Footprint’ in Phoenix, and no guarantee (although it’s a good bet) that Salt Lake will get the Winter Olympics that would deliver a new hockey arena.
3) Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is testing the NHLs patience with his (to date) unsuccessful attempts
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The only way this changes to protect Players is if Players make an issue of it in the next CBA negotiations. NHL won’t change the rules unless forced to.
Gary’s NHL. One headshot for you, and one for you, and another for you. Illegal check to the head? There should be a penalty for any check to the head, the penalty commensurate with the severity of the hit. Enough already.
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@walsha
Allan….read Article 5 of the CBA, which the Players agreed to. Gary can keep the cap AND put franchises wherever he wants….in Peoria if he wants. And the Players get $0 of the relocation fee. And the Players can do NOTHING about it. Quebec? With what owner?
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@theazsportsguy
And if the Yotes don’t finalize an arena plan soon, including financing commitments, that arena can be filled with fans waving goodbye.
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Scottsdale is also not Glendale/Westgate. Similar principal. Yotes fan base (if any!) is primarily in East Valley, not West Valley. Apologies to readers….I completely forgot about Westgate/Glendale when I referred to Ottawa.
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@rwesthead
@glen_mcgregor
IMHO this article should never have been published in the National Post. It is a gross invasion of Tavares’ privacy. Let the appeal process take its course. This may be (may be, not is!) covered by the General Anti Avoidance Rules in the Income Tax Act, despite the Tax Treaty.
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NHL Owners Now Risk Getting a Criminal Record and Going to Prison if they Conspire to Reduce Players Compensation
Getting rid of Gary's triple hard salary cap is now easier than ever.......if the Players are ready to act collectively!
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Special Edition: The Arizona Coyotes Playing at Arizona State University Arena-----Can the NHLPA Do Anything About It?
With the Coyotes at tiny ASU arena, HRR gets crushed. Who benefits? Who doesn't? Can the NHLPA help?
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@BillShaikin
Bill...if Manfred means 'pay up' on rights fees still owing by Bally from prior and up to BK filing, he is dead wrong. Welcome to the Chapter 11 'stay of proceedings'. MLB will be 'stayed' from terminating any contracts Bally doesn't want terminated.
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There is no chance the bond issue will be successful because 1) no private investor in his right mind will buy without credit enhancement or guarantee by City Tempe as well as settlement of the flight path issue 2) institutional investors cannot legally buy these ‘unrated’ bonds
Just got the text message below.
The campaign has begun.
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