CFL 2024

[timekeep]

I really wish the league would get rid of the archaic operations cap. Doesn't matter who the owner is, our hands are really tied with regards to firing Jones.

Still baffling how they thought this would be of a benefit to the league.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

It’s not the OEG. From what I’m to understand it could be Gregg distribution but there is one other potential buyer who is a massive player in the energy sector.

 

[bone]

Just read that the Elks have been sold privately. I'm guessing OEG. Just the timing of the news makes me think it is.

I was thinking the same at first, but it's probably just as likely that they didn't want this to go down in the middle on the playoff run where it would be delegated to the bottom of the news feeds.

Regardless of who it is, I'm anxious to find out.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

I was thinking the same at first, but it's probably just as likely that they didn't want this to go down in the middle on the playoff run where it would be delegated to the bottom of the news feeds.

Regardless of who it is, I'm anxious to find out.

Kevin Karius Show this morning said it is a 0% chance it’s the OEG.

 

[brentashton]

Kevin Karius Show this morning said it is a 0% chance it’s the OEG.

Is Karius “connected” enough to be legitimately calling this? Anytime I’ve listened to him he seems like a recent graduate of a Broadcast school that advertises in the back of a comic book. He doesn’t appear to be plugged in to me but maybe I’m all wet about him.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

Is Karius “connected” enough to be legitimately calling this? Anytime I’ve listened to him he seems like a recent graduate of a Broadcast school that advertises in the back of a comic book. He doesn’t appear to be plugged in to me but maybe I’m all wet about him.

He said and I quote “I was told” and couldn’t tell you his connections but I would assume he’s made some.

 

[bone]

Is Karius “connected” enough to be legitimately calling this? Anytime I’ve listened to him he seems like a recent graduate of a Broadcast school that advertises in the back of a comic book. He doesn’t appear to be plugged in to me but maybe I’m all wet about him.

I'm not so sure how connected he is, but I'd suspect he's at least connected enough that he wouldn't go as far to say 0% chance unless he was hearing it from a quality source.

 

[MoontoScott]

Is Karius “connected” enough to be legitimately calling this? Anytime I’ve listened to him he seems like a recent graduate of a Broadcast school that advertises in the back of a comic book. He doesn’t appear to be plugged in to me but maybe I’m all wet about him.

Hopefully the new owner isn't some guy who sells GICs by cold calling little old ladies.

 

[bone]

Hopefully the new owner isn't some guy who sells GICs by cold calling little old ladies.

Wonder what Michael Largue is up to these days.

 

[brentashton]

He said and I quote “I was told” and couldn’t tell you his connections but I would assume he’s made some.

Thanks.

Well, rule number one of journalism is when you are told something, get it corroborated by a second source before saying it’s the truth (or in this case 0% chance).

I’m not saying he’s wrong, just more curious how trustworthy his reporting is/has been in the past.

Wonder what Michael Largue is up to these days.

OMG have not thought of that name for a long time.

 

[Captain Fantastic]

I was thinking the same at first, but it's probably just as likely that they didn't want this to go down in the middle on the playoff run where it would be delegated to the bottom of the news feeds.

Regardless of who it is, I'm anxious to find out.

I am as well.. Regardless of who buys, they're already behind with that low energy CFL commissioner running the league. I blame the other owners for not dumping Ambrosie long ago. Surprised Doman, MLSE and MTL's new owner (Videotron) haven't given him the boot.

 

[MoontoScott]

Wonder what Michael Largue is up to these days.

I had completely forgotten this story. Unfortunately for the CFL, this type of guy is all too common in their history. I think Doug Flutie is still waiting to get paid by Larry Ryckman.

I still hope its Katz, you know he has significant cash.

 

[timekeep]

He said and I quote “I was told” and couldn’t tell you his connections but I would assume he’s made some.

I heard it was not the OEG too, and I'm pretty well connected... I have heard its a single owner, but heard it was a family too. Gregg makes sense.

 

[MoontoScott]

I heard it was not the OEG too, and I'm pretty well connected... I have heard its a single owner, but heard it was a family too. Gregg makes sense.

Is Gregg distribution those guys who sell water pumps and bathroom fixtures?

 

[timekeep]

Is Gregg distribution those guys who sell water pumps and bathroom fixtures?

Randy's brother's company. They are an industrial supply or everything, gloves, rags, tools, and probably bathroom fixtures.

Is Gregg distribution those guys who sell water pumps and bathroom fixtures?

And he was one of the 37 owners of the Oilers

 

[MoontoScott]

Randy's brother's company. They are an industrial supply or everything, gloves, rags, tools, and probably bathroom fixtures.


And he was one of the 37 owners of the Oilers

So free sump pump rental with EE ticket purchase?

 

[Arty Spooners Bsmnt]

Is Gregg distribution those guys who sell water pumps and bathroom fixtures?

If you go to google maps and look at 156 St and 145 Ave NW you will see their new logistics centre where they have room to store lots of water pumps and bathroom fixtures over 200,000 items.

 

[timekeep]

So free sump pump rental with EE ticket purchase?

Probably free EE tickets with a bundle of gloves, soap, towels and a pump purchase.

If you go to google maps and look at 156 St and 145 Ave NW you will see their new logistics centre where they have room to store lots of water pumps and bathroom fixtures over 200,000 items.

They supply almost everything to keep you business running. Lights, cleaning equipment, paint, whatever.

 

[MoontoScott]

Probably free EE tickets with a bundle of gloves, soap, towels and a pump purchase.


They supply almost everything to keep you business running. Lights, cleaning equipment, paint, whatever.

Well, perhaps that is ok in a blue collar town like Edmonton.

I just think that these days you need very deep pockets to own a sports team. Montreal, Calgary owners both billionaires. Still a couple of public owned teams like the Bombers and the Riders so I guess we will see how this works out.

Can't see a new stadium in Edmonton without a very rich owner but that's ok--don't need a new one anyway.

No matter who buys the club its a huge challenge to turn around the perception in Edmonton that the Elks are little league.

 

[timekeep]

Well, perhaps that is ok in a blue collar town like Edmonton.

I just think that these days you need very deep pockets to own a sports team. Montreal, Calgary owners both billionaires. Still a couple of public owned teams like the Bombers and the Riders so I guess we will see how this works out.

Can't see a new stadium in Edmonton without a very rich owner but that's ok--don't need a new one anyway.

No matter who buys the club its a huge challenge to turn around the perception in Edmonton that the Elks are little league.

If I was a billionaire I would not be investing in the CFL.

 

[MoontoScott]

If I was a billionaire I would not be investing in the CFL.

Haha--neither would I.

I guess my point is that if you want to own the Eskies then you might have to absorb a multi-million dollar loss for a number of years--hence the necessity for very deep pockets.

The days of guys like Larry Ryckman, Peter Pocklington and Nelson Skalbania owning football/hockey sports franchises are long gone.

 

[K1984]

First of all, I’ve lived through a few eras of complete “scrap” so I don’t know which one you are referring to, but I remember the promos that you could pay for the seasons tix with a load of wheat to the Wheat Pool Elevator. Those were dark days.

What would the equivalent be in todays’s CFL and Canada?

Bring a tonne of carbon capture in and get a free Pepsi drink (regular value 6.99, with paper straw?)

*small Pepsi drink only

Sorry, still face palming over the Elks specifying a small pop only in one of their promos haha

 

[timekeep]

Haha--neither would I.

I guess my point is that if you want to own the Eskies then you might have to absorb a multi-million dollar loss for a number of years--hence the necessity for very deep pockets.

The days of guys like Larry Ryckman, Peter Pocklington and Nelson Skalbania owning football/hockey sports franchises are long gone.

Don't know if you saw my posts earlier on about a sale to some people in Stony/Spruce area. But the Elks couldn't get their paperwork in order in regards to debts. They gave them a deadline and Elks didn't respond. I have heard that the board is looking for a group or person manage the team for them and recently heard there is going to be a buyer. But if they are getting their books in order I don't see how a smart business person like Gregg or Katz or whomever 'buys' the team. So there might be an opportunity for another clown to own a team like Victor Cui

 

[K1984]

Don't know if you saw my posts earlier on about a sale to some people in Stony/Spruce area. But the Elks couldn't get their paperwork in order in regards to debts. They gave them a deadline and Elks didn't respond. I have heard that the board is looking for a group or person manage the team for them and recently heard there is going to be a buyer. But if they are getting their books in order I don't see how a smart business person like Gregg or Katz or whomever 'buys' the team. So there might be an opportunity for another clown to own a team like Victor Cui

I see any buyer doing it for the love of the game/team solely. No competent business person would look at this as an actual investment with expectation of strong return.

It’s a passion play with a hope that if all goes well they don’t lose their shirt.

 

[MoontoScott]

I see any buyer doing it for the love of the game/team solely. No competent business person would look at this as an actual investment with expectation of strong return.

It’s a passion play with a hope that if all goes well they don’t lose their shirt.

But at least with Katz, the loss is just a small tax credit to apply to the Financial Empire's tax return. It doesn't make much difference to the bottom line. It would just be a favor to the people in Edmonton who still care about the football team.