They weren't forced to sell, they chose to, sooner than fire their sonsWondering if DD would be forced to sell the team like the Burkes were.

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In the meantime, feel free to join our Discord ServerThey weren't forced to sell, they chose to, sooner than fire their sonsWondering if DD would be forced to sell the team like the Burkes were.
Those offers DD had probably should get a second look because if the league forces him to sell the price will plummet. Best he can hope for at this point is to get two groups competing with each other for the franchise.David Branch took two months vetting Darren and was fully aware DD was incapable of running an OHL team but approved the sale anyways under the phony Gretzky smoke screen. Crawford has a chance to bring junior hockey back to Niagara.
#selltheteam
If it's obvious to me, then surely the OHL has to see the damage that has been done to one of their franchises. Anything short of taking back the franchise is an insult to the rest of the league, the players, parents, agents and fans. The OHL failed in its oversight role to properly recruit, vet and monitor the new owner. Appointing a babysitter should be mandatory for any new franchisee, to ensure the culture and values of the OHL are upheld. As much as punishing the errant owner is required, the OHL has to hold a mirror up to their own actions or inaction. There were too many signs the team was in trouble and it's only now that they are investigating?FACT: The investigation is going to confirm all the allegations mentioned above (and several others) to be true. There is no hiding (or deleting) what the investigation will uncover.
The dark cloud over the organization will only get darker. What punishment will be levied to DD and the organization? Financial? 2025 1st round pick? What are the long-term consequences? Severed relationships with player agents, players, parents and staff? Recruitment issues? Dwindling fan base?
#playoff buzz-kill
I guess it must sting a little knowing that the Naysayers™ were right.Groundhog day.
I hope they compel him to sell the team, or at least the controlling interest. Its past time. Two strikes and he should be out.FACT: The investigation is going to confirm all the allegations mentioned above (and several others) to be true. There is no hiding (or deleting) what the investigation will uncover.
The dark cloud over the organization will only get darker. What punishment will be levied to DD and the organization? Financial? 2025 1st round pick? What are the long-term consequences? Severed relationships with player agents, players, parents and staff? Recruitment issues? Dwindling fan base?
#playoff buzz-kill
No. I was just giving the benefit of the doubt. I purposely discount Internet rumours without actual evidence. Several times I said I don't work there and I don't know what is happening myself.I guess it must sting a little knowing that the Naysayers™ were right.