Best case scenario for all, including himself, is that he sells the franchise.
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Best case scenario for all, including himself, is that he sells the franchise.
SensFactor
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I think it would be a real emotional time for most Sens fans, legit I would likely celebrate the sale similar to what I anticipate a cup celebration for myself would be like....w are talking a multiple day event here, nice to dream positively once and awhile these days!
Yes, other owners will be leery of giving the appearance of a fan revolt driving out an owner. Can you imagine Katz giving the Edmonton fan base any indication that they have the power to oust him.
DaveMatthew
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I think, and hope, we see a much more expedited outcome. The second the Lebreton bid is taken away from Melnyk, any leverage he had in selling the franchise goes out the window, and the value plummets. He was probably willing to continue skinning this franchise and operating it via debt-financing for a few more years with Lebreton in the works as the eventual pot of gold... but if that's gone?
If the relationship with Ruddy is irreparable, I think it's in Melnyk's best interest to negotiate the best possible price in the next 8 weeks. Let's hope!
It's just too bad that Melnyk rarely acts in his own best interest.
I still can't imagine anybody letting this fail. There's too much money involved.
If this goes back to Devcore (and we effectively lose two years), then I can imagine the BOG, uhm, encouraging, EM to get out, or get in bed with Desmarais if he'll have him.
I guess Leeder was the glue holding it all together. Wonder if the new group would hire him.
If this goes back to Devcore (and we effectively lose two years), then I can imagine the BOG, uhm, encouraging, EM to get out, or get in bed with Desmarais if he'll have him.
I guess Leeder was the glue holding it all together. Wonder if the new group would hire him.
Nothing to do with fan revolt,more to do with the owner not being able to afford what is in the team and therefore the league,s best interest...Is what you meant right???
FolignoQuantumLeap
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I'd be down for a Parade in January from Elgin to Wellington to Richmond.
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
Once the team is sold, I'd expect both Leeder and Alfredsson back in the fold. Maybe not in their old roles, but in some capacity. It would be the first step in repairing relationships with the Ottawa business community and fans.
If none of the fan revolt stuff like the dumb billboards was publicized then sure I could see the other owners pushing him out but no owner wants to give the impression that fans have any power.
Absolutely. Those two guys are working in the background TODAY and they are a natural fit under any new ownership as the missing links to the community that buys tickets.
And the reasoning behind the billboards???Is exactly what I said ,he doesnt have the money to correctly run the franchise let alone build a new arena ....He is a billionaire in the Barbados,but not here in Canada
First of all, source?
Nice, first those dummies don't give Euge the $$$ he deserves. And now the protect him of being ousted because billboards...
Just one thing I'd like to know from you, what drugs?
EM already has demonstrated he doesnt have the money to run the team,let alone build an arena...The billboards arent the reason as to why EM is in hot water,its because he isnt the billionaire he claims to be
Take a Bath Son
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shocker situation. Trinity's 65 storey tower just outside the RVL zone sort of hinted at potential issues.
Next steps for Melnyk:
1. He is sane, sells the team in the next 2 months.
2. He is sane, is holding out for the best financial outcome from Trinity-willing to take it to the 11th hour.
3. He is insane, lets the deal fall through and insists on keeping the team.
4. He is somewhat insane and realizes whoever replaces at Lebreton may need a team (potential seller) and holds out to sell to them. There are a number of variables that make this a very risky and potentially disasterous move.
By bet is 3 or 4, most likely 3. Owning this team seems to be a fabric of his existence, much to our detriment.
Another note-those twitterbots last week kept mentioning that Eugene saved the team from Bankruptcy. In light of today's events, those comments, really take on a more personal projection, validating and justifying in manner, coming from EM himself.
Sell the team, please. Pick option 1 Eugene.
Next steps for Melnyk:
1. He is sane, sells the team in the next 2 months.
2. He is sane, is holding out for the best financial outcome from Trinity-willing to take it to the 11th hour.
3. He is insane, lets the deal fall through and insists on keeping the team.
4. He is somewhat insane and realizes whoever replaces at Lebreton may need a team (potential seller) and holds out to sell to them. There are a number of variables that make this a very risky and potentially disasterous move.
By bet is 3 or 4, most likely 3. Owning this team seems to be a fabric of his existence, much to our detriment.
Another note-those twitterbots last week kept mentioning that Eugene saved the team from Bankruptcy. In light of today's events, those comments, really take on a more personal projection, validating and justifying in manner, coming from EM himself.
Sell the team, please. Pick option 1 Eugene.
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GrantLemons
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Still makes way more sense for EM to sell while he still has exclusive rights to the land. He's stupid, but I'm not sure he's stupid enough to let this thing slip through his fingers and be stuck bleeding money in Kanata with 11k attendance every night.
This whole situation needs a video, right?
Boro: So, what's the plan here?
Boro: So, what's the plan here?
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
Fans have all the power. They're the customers, and can decide to spend or withhold their money. A business is only a business because of customers, and the NHL, alongside every other owner, knows this.
There's a reason why "the customer is always right" is a common phrase.
If by some miracle we have a new owner the first move needs to be firing Dorion into the sun.
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