John Collins to Run Isles Business Operations, Invests in Team

[MJF]

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[Kevin27NYI]

Big name, we're going to be a big brand now

 

[Lame Lambert]

Would firing the GM be a “business operation”?

 

[MJF]

From what I understand, this was an unfilled position.

What I want to know is how much of the team did he purchase?

 

[JKP]

IMO, this is about further developing the retail area and how they can create synergies and extra revenues around the team, the arena and the retail development.

He was very well-respected in the NHL offices and was considered an innovator and business guru. Good that he's buying a piece of the team, extra incentive.

It's so nice to have professional grown-ups in charge.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

IMO, this is about further developing the retail area and how they can create synergies and extra revenues around the team, the arena and the retail development.

He was very well-respected in the NHL offices and was considered an innovator and business guru. Good that he's buying a piece of the team, extra incentive.

It's so nice to have professional grown-ups in charge.

I've been waiting to see what they do with surrounding area. his is off memory but Bettman said he met with Malkin to go over future Isles events (Draft/ASG) at the UBS Arena and they both agreed not until work was done in the surrounding area I.E Bars, hotels and restaurant development.

I'd imagine this guy is going to oversee that. I hope he does more marketing too, wouldn't mind seeing a grassroots Isles bar idea of giving bars merch, promotional items and money for discounts on Isles games to promote LI gameday atmosphere. Doesn't have to just be bars but that feeling of seeing someone at the gym rocking Isles apparel is always nice when you're out, when I was in Vegas there was Golden Knights apparel everywhere. Was great marketing.

 

[JKP]

I've been waiting to see what they do with surrounding area. his is off memory but Bettman said he met with Malkin to go over future Isles events (Draft/ASG) at the UBS Arena and they both agreed not until work was done in the surrounding area I.E Bars, hotels and restaurant development.

I'd imagine this guy is going to oversee that. I hope he does more marketing too, wouldn't mind seeing a grassroots Isles bar idea of giving bars merch, promotional items and money for discounts on Isles games to promote LI gameday atmosphere. Doesn't have to just be bars but that feeling of seeing someone at the gym rocking Isles apparel is always nice when you're out, when I was in Vegas there was Golden Knights apparel everywhere. Was great marketing.

He was the NHL's #3 guy behind only Gary and Bill when he was there. I'm sure he's got some juice to get some future events and then some.

He created the outdoor stuff, but was also instrumental in the TV deals and a big $300M+ sponsorship deal the NHL had with Coors, I believe. His last company was all about creating and selling premium sports event packages. He sounds like a guy who philosophically aligns with the high-end experience Malkin brands all his retail stuff around.

I'm really stoked that he's not only a team exec but a part owner. IMO, after years of being in the basement and 3rd rate, penny ante franchise, it feels like these guys are going to make the team a prime business entity.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

Collins was a big part of the Winter Classic, could Belmont Park host a classic?

 

[doublechili]

I wonder if he invested $$ in the team or if he is getting a stake as part of his compensation package? That gives him incentive to increase the value of the team. Anyway, seems like a great hire. Also could free up Malkin to focus more on the retail village, etc..

 

[Isles72]

I wonder if he had many questions

 

[The Real JT]

I’m familiar with his brother, Tom Collins.

 

[Lame Lambert]

I’m familiar with his brother, Tom Collins.

His cousin Phil is a pretty good drummer

 

[xECK29x]

BFD: John Collins (sports executive) - Wikipedia

 

[xECK29x]

Huh he went to LIU (CW Post) interesting

 

[Lame Lambert]

 

[MJF]

I can read this tweet. Kurz finally unblocked me

 

[Lame Lambert]

I can read this tweet. Kurz finally unblocked me

He must be delusional

 

[Skip To My Lou]

When they say that he's investing in the team, does that also mean he's becoming a minority owner?

 

[Lame Lambert]

When they say that he's investing in the team, does that also mean he's becoming a minority owner?

Correct

 

[Doshell Propivo]

I’m familiar with his brother, Tom Collins.

Don't forget their uncle, Bud. (RIP)

 

[mm11]

Did some bong hits with him at LIU CW Post.

 

[beach]

I’m familiar with his brother, Tom Collins.

And his wife

 

[PK Cronin]

I've been waiting to see what they do with surrounding area. his is off memory but Bettman said he met with Malkin to go over future Isles events (Draft/ASG) at the UBS Arena and they both agreed not until work was done in the surrounding area I.E Bars, hotels and restaurant development.

I'd imagine this guy is going to oversee that. I hope he does more marketing too, wouldn't mind seeing a grassroots Isles bar idea of giving bars merch, promotional items and money for discounts on Isles games to promote LI gameday atmosphere. Doesn't have to just be bars but that feeling of seeing someone at the gym rocking Isles apparel is always nice when you're out, when I was in Vegas there was Golden Knights apparel everywhere. Was great marketing.

I drove by a few weeks ago and it seemed like the construction in the surrounding area was moving along pretty quickly from when I was there in February/March.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

He was the NHL's #3 guy behind only Gary and Bill when he was there. I'm sure he's got some juice to get some future events and then some.

He created the outdoor stuff, but was also instrumental in the TV deals and a big $300M+ sponsorship deal the NHL had with Coors, I believe. His last company was all about creating and selling premium sports event packages. He sounds like a guy who philosophically aligns with the high-end experience Malkin brands all his retail stuff around.

I'm really stoked that he's not only a team exec but a part owner. IMO, after years of being in the basement and 3rd rate, penny ante franchise, it feels like these guys are going to make the team a prime business entity.

Wonder when the MSG deal is up? Did that happen already?

 

[JKP]

Wonder when the MSG deal is up? Did that happen already?

30-31 I think… a ways off