CBJ extends affiliation agreement with AHL Cleveland

[LadyStanley]

Monsters, Blue Jackets extend affiliation

theahl.com

Multi-year

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[Yukon Joe]

Seems like a pretty natural affiliation. I wonder why CBJ doesn't just buy the Monsters in fact.

 

[oknazevad]

Seems like a pretty natural affiliation. I wonder why CBJ doesn't just buy the Monsters in fact.

Monsters are owned by the Gunds, who own the Cavaliers and the arena. They're basically a side business to fill more dates at the arena. No need for the Jackets to outright own them when the venue owns the team and the two management groups apparently have such a good relationship.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Monsters are owned by the Gunds, who own the Cavaliers and the arena. They're basically a side business to fill more dates at the arena. No need for the Jackets to outright own them when the venue owns the team and the two management groups apparently have such a good relationship.

You mean Dan Gilbert?

 

[oknazevad]

Yes, my bad. Current Cavs ownership.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

I have a feeling if Jackets are ever put up for sale, Dan Gilbert will be in line to buy them.

Even if its as part owner.