The big question IF there is a sale, does the team stay in Flint? Attendance has been okay, but still below the league average. I agree upper management needs to change hands, but who buys the team and keeps it here? The past 4 seasons have been underwhelming to say the least, and the off ice stuff has really hurt the team IMO. I feel as if a new owner may want to rebrand, even if the team doesn’t move. Nielsen owns the arena as well if I’m not mistaken. Think he is/would be willing to part with both?
The next question is are their any Flint/Michigan natives come to mind that may have interest? I’ve still heard rumors about Buffalo getting a team, but wouldn’t be surprised if the team is sold and just becomes the 18th Ontario club. I think it would need to be someone rather local that would have to purchase to want to keep it in Flint. The capacity of the arena is there, but if you head to Niagara, Sarnia, Windsor, Saginaw, it definitely feels like one of the more outdated rinks.
Glad to see the team getting over som injuries, hopefully everything works out for the Firebirds!