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The Canucks haven't had a home playoff game at Rogers Arena since the spring of 2014. The Canucks and Flames went seven games in an opening series, with three of them at the Rog.

It's almost impossible to calculate how much revenue the Aquilini's have left on the table since then. Playoff revenue is all gravy, because player salaries have already been paid.

And speaking of player salaries, over that 10-year stretch, the Canucks have been at or near the top of the NHL salary cap. I'm no business tycoon, but spending to fund one of the highest payrolls in hockey just to land in the lottery and miss the playoff revenues year after year, just doesn't compute.

Maybe the Aquilini's know something about real estate or even blueberries......but when it comes to hockey, they're either dumb as fenceposts, or out of their depth. Take your pick.
 
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VanJack said:
The Canucks haven't had a home playoff game at Rogers Arena since the spring of 2014. The Canucks and Flames went seven games in an opening series, with three of them at the Rog.

It's almost impossible to calculate how much revenue the Aquilini's have left on the table since then. Playoff revenue is all gravy, because player salaries have already been paid.

And speaking of player salaries, over that 10-year stretch, the Canucks have been at or near the top of the NHL salary cap. I'm no business tycoon, but spending to fund one of the highest payrolls in hockey just to land in the lottery and miss the playoff revenues year after year, just doesn't compute.

Maybe the Aquilini's know something about real estate or even blueberries......but when it comes to hockey, they're either dumb as fenceposts, or out of their depth. Take your pick.
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There is revenue sharing.
 
VanJack said:
The Canucks haven't had a home playoff game at Rogers Arena since the spring of 2014. The Canucks and Flames went seven games in an opening series, with three of them at the Rog.

It's almost impossible to calculate how much revenue the Aquilini's have left on the table since then. Playoff revenue is all gravy, because player salaries have already been paid.

And speaking of player salaries, over that 10-year stretch, the Canucks have been at or near the top of the NHL salary cap. I'm no business tycoon, but spending to fund one of the highest payrolls in hockey just to land in the lottery and miss the playoff revenues year after year, just doesn't compute.

Maybe the Aquilini's know something about real estate or even blueberries......but when it comes to hockey, they're either dumb as fenceposts, or out of their depth. Take your pick.
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Fredo was sent to the River Rock to learn the casino business before being involved with the Canucks. I couldn't get a drink because...
 
VanJack said:
The Canucks haven't had a home playoff game at Rogers Arena since the spring of 2014. The Canucks and Flames went seven games in an opening series, with three of them at the Rog.

It's almost impossible to calculate how much revenue the Aquilini's have left on the table since then. Playoff revenue is all gravy, because player salaries have already been paid.

And speaking of player salaries, over that 10-year stretch, the Canucks have been at or near the top of the NHL salary cap. I'm no business tycoon, but spending to fund one of the highest payrolls in hockey just to land in the lottery and miss the playoff revenues year after year, just doesn't compute.

Maybe the Aquilini's know something about real estate or even blueberries......but when it comes to hockey, they're either dumb as fenceposts, or out of their depth. Take your pick.
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They spend what they spend. I didn’t agree with spending to the ceiling with a flawed roster. But what really ticked me off was in the 20-21 season coming off Covid is when FA opts to pull back on spending. Like WTF….. you spend aimlessly when you didn’t need to the prior 6 seasons and then when the team needed it to be pulls back thus taking the blame for JB and keeping him in 2021 and allowing him to make the OEL, Garland, Dickinson acquisitions.

Didn’t have to spend that $30 mill on Loui for those 5 seasons. If he parks it for a rainy day then the Canucks have some funds to use in 20-21.

At least be consistent. Be responsible or if you’re going to be a spender then spend. Don’t flip flop cause now the business is hurting. Could have built up a safety net during those years….
 
Something has changed between the current Canucks management and the owners. Maybe wishful thinking on my part, but looks to me that Aquilini is finally giving his senior managers the latitude and independence they need to do their job.

Maybe he's tired of losing, and realizes his constant meddling is doing nothing to advance the franchise. Either that, or maybe he's tired of being a pinata on social media and in the community.

Whatever the reason, we should be thankful. Sometimes you have to bottom out before the light bulb goes on.
 
tradervik said:
I've been critical of FAQ but people who think he is "the worst owner in pro sports" should read this article about Dan Snyder: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/02/28/daniel-snyder-nfl

Incredible stuff ranging from a toxic work environment to selling stale beer and rancid peanuts.
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Very, very low bar we're setting here. Dan Snyder also didn't want to sell the Commanders so that he could pass the team down to his kids. Francesco Aquilini was accused by his own kids of beating them up when they were young as well as throwing a 5 year old across the room.
 
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VanJack said:
Something has changed between the current Canucks management and the owners. Maybe wishful thinking on my part, but looks to me that Aquilini is finally giving his senior managers the latitude and independence they need to do their job.

Maybe he's tired of losing, and realizes his constant meddling is doing nothing to advance the franchise. Either that, or maybe he's tired of being a pinata on social media and in the community.

Whatever the reason, we should be thankful. Sometimes you have to bottom out before the light bulb goes on.
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This aged well.
 
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