OT: MLSE to Acquire the Argos

[The Podium]

Add another Toronto franchise to the long list owned and operated by MLSE

MLSE to acquire Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts - CFL.ca

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[Daisy Jane]

didn't they already own the Argos?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

didn't they already own the Argos?

Apparently not.

Wonder if they’ll buy the Jays next. Then all that’s left is the Rock.

 

[rent free]

didn't they already own the Argos?

mlse owned the raps, marlies, and leafs

 

[htpwn]

didn't they already own the Argos?

No.

Bell + Tanenbaum owned the team. Rogers (37.5% of MLSE) refused to go along with the purchase.

I wonder what changed their minds. It's obvious that, for efficiencies sake, the Argos should be folded into the larger MLSE structure but at the same time... Bell owns exclusive CFL TV rights and Rogers has never been supportive of the league because of that.

 

[Menzinger]

Glad to hear it.

 

[Walshy7]

I just assumed they were owned by the MLSE, how will this help the argos? is there a salary cap in the CFL? can they spend more on talent?. Anyway good for the argos and their fans I guess

 

[BudForLife]

mlse owned the raps, marlies, and leafs

I think they own Toronto FC as well.

 

[MJ65]

Not going to make a difference - still the same team, same city and the same league, NFL is a different story

 

[Mightygoose]

This should have been done years ago.

One rumour floating around is Rogers wants a part of the CFL TV rights which are fully under Bell (TSN/RDS).

With expansion to Halifax possibly happening, there will be 5 games a week and more content to go around.

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

Maple leaf sports and entertainment is huge. I'm surprised they dont oen more stuff

 

[The Podium]

Apparently not.

Wonder if they’ll buy the Jays next. Then all that’s left is the Rock.

Jays/Rogers Centre may come with a huge price tag to Bell who always seems more reluctant compared to Rogers when it comes to spending.

 

[Canadian Finn]

great news for the argos and the league!

 

[rent free]

yah they do. ik i was missing a team just couldn't figure out which one

 

[hockeywiz542]

Wonder if they’ll buy the Jays next. Then all that’s left is the Rock.

 

[rent free]

yah they do. ik i was missing a team just couldn't figure out which one

@BudForLife

 

[Hurt]

What will be the effects on MLSE and on the Argos? Is the CFL a profitable league? Are the Argos profitable?

 

[Canadian Finn]

yes, the cfl is a profitable league, with every team turning a profit this past year.

 

[Hurt]

yes, the cfl is a profitable league, with every team turning a profit this past year.

Do they employ a form of profit sharing?

 

[Canadian Finn]

no, not that I'm aware of.

 

[Daisy Jane]

Apparently not.

Wonder if they’ll buy the Jays next. Then all that’s left is the Rock.

I heard the Ontario Teacher's Pension wants the Jays (God help them if that's true).

No.

Bell + Tanenbaum owned the team. Rogers (37.5% of MLSE) refused to go along with the purchase.

I wonder what changed their minds. It's obvious that, for efficiencies sake, the Argos should be folded into the larger MLSE structure but at the same time... Bell owns exclusive CFL TV rights and Rogers has never been supportive of the league because of that.

thanks.
Probably popularity?

 

[Jozay]

Would it make sense for Rogers to sell the Jays to MLSE?

 

[Hurt]

Would it make sense for Rogers to sell the Jays to MLSE?

Well they'd have to only sell a part of it as they are owners of MLSE as well. They'd have to split TV rights with Bell. I don't know if they want to do that.

 

[Sniper99]

Apparently not.

Wonder if they’ll buy the Jays next. Then all that’s left is the Rock.

God I hope so.

 

[Metal God]

didn't they already own the Argos?

Exactly what I thought?