DougieMellon
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Not announced yet but David wright will be Vice-Chairman of Seattle Hockey Partners.
Also, Jay Deutsch is involved.
Also, Jay Deutsch is involved.
NHL to Seattle Volume XV - Moving the Expansion Needle [Upd: 9/24 Arena Reno. Unanimously Approved]
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No sooner than the news conference finishes up that Daniels has a story:
Sounders Owner, Amazon Web Services CEO, Ackerleys join NHL Seattle effort
Initial thoughts are that the Leiweke's have lined up an interesting group of folks here. A note by the way on the Wright's (and you can see more here from Sonics Rising - David Wright is doing this for Seattle) and that is they are the sons of the late Howard S. Wright, who helped bring the Seahawks to Seattle back in the 1970's. So those two are no strangers it would seem to the pro sports ownership game, having been around it while growing up so many years ago. Having the Amazon Web guy involved might also be something to keep an eye on in terms of how that may impact the NHL's Internet presence going forward (i.e., if this ownership group gets approved, would they then be on the "in's" with the league on that front and could that impact their current arrangements with BAM for NHL.com and the associated team websites and NHL.tv.)
Should be interesting to see what happens. I'm a little surprised they weren't able to find more higher profile people to join in, but the people who have signed on I believe all have strong credentials and should help make for a strong ownership group for the NHL/Seattle team when that is approved before the end of the year.
Sounders Owner, Amazon Web Services CEO, Ackerleys join NHL Seattle effort
Initial thoughts are that the Leiweke's have lined up an interesting group of folks here. A note by the way on the Wright's (and you can see more here from Sonics Rising - David Wright is doing this for Seattle) and that is they are the sons of the late Howard S. Wright, who helped bring the Seahawks to Seattle back in the 1970's. So those two are no strangers it would seem to the pro sports ownership game, having been around it while growing up so many years ago. Having the Amazon Web guy involved might also be something to keep an eye on in terms of how that may impact the NHL's Internet presence going forward (i.e., if this ownership group gets approved, would they then be on the "in's" with the league on that front and could that impact their current arrangements with BAM for NHL.com and the associated team websites and NHL.tv.)
Should be interesting to see what happens. I'm a little surprised they weren't able to find more higher profile people to join in, but the people who have signed on I believe all have strong credentials and should help make for a strong ownership group for the NHL/Seattle team when that is approved before the end of the year.
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Only 10-minutes after us
Daniels is all over it like a bulldog, you got to love that!! Cue his latest Canadian radio tour in ....3.....2.....1........
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It seemed like Tod made a point to say each investor has valuable skills they can bring to the team, not just a name or money.
Andy Jassy: CEO of Amazon Web Services >>> Technology
Jay Deustch: CEO of BDA, largest promotional merchandising company in the world>>promotions and merchandising.
Ackerleys: Might the connection to tie in local NBA owners
David Wright/Jeffrey Wright: CEOs of investment companies/ Director/board of Space Needle and Seattle Center (Important figures 'on the ground')
Adrian Hanauer: That is your 'name'
Andy Jassy: CEO of Amazon Web Services >>> Technology
Jay Deustch: CEO of BDA, largest promotional merchandising company in the world>>promotions and merchandising.
Ackerleys: Might the connection to tie in local NBA owners
David Wright/Jeffrey Wright: CEOs of investment companies/ Director/board of Space Needle and Seattle Center (Important figures 'on the ground')
Adrian Hanauer: That is your 'name'
A photo of the new investors with the Leiweke's and the mayor, who is standing at right. Hanauer, the Sounder owner, is third from left otherwise I have no clue who the rest of them are.
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Report: Bill Daly says NHL will not vote on Seattle expansion next month - Sportsnet.ca
Report: Bill Daly says NHL will not vote on Seattle expansion next month
Report: Bill Daly says NHL will not vote on Seattle expansion next month
Llama19
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50% to winning as many division titles as Toronto
That distance is 1,107 miles...
Explain. Do you mean this to suggest the Coyotes could still be in play??
Seattle to Glendale is a bit further than that, unless perhaps you're measuring strictly as the crow flies.
Google Maps driving directions from KeyArena to Gila River Arena gives me a result of 1,402.
Llama19
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NHL isn't going to say no to 650m. They aren't going to get it form any other market at all period.
That's only if the arena isn't able to be done in time or if there is a lock.
The earliest a vote will happen is December during the BOG meeting.
Llama19
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No...the price has already been set...whether it is a new expansion team or a relocated one...that is ultimately up to the NHL Front Office (i.e., Bettman)...
The Coyotes can't wait another couple of years can they? And if it's them, then what do you do about team #32? Quebec? Houston? Kansas City?
Llama19
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As long as the NHL extends their LOC to Barroway...it will continue until it no longer continues...
As far as a #32 team...
“If Houston were to express an interest in having an NHL franchise, under the right circumstances, it's something we [Gary Bettman stated] might want to consider.”
Source: www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/nhl-houston-franchise-relocation-rockets-owner-viability-sunbelt/1bgkl9koirejb1m8742ngp5dh4
There is another option.
It is a market you have not mentioned.
You will have your answer by March of next year.
Be patient.
(Hint: look south snowvalley)
Llama19
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No.It is not Portland.
They will be focused on the MLB pursuit.
The stadium site reveal for that project will happen in the next 2/3 weeks.
The market that is in play has two real estate deals moving forward.
Their also is a geopolitical event that will boost the financial/prestige factor of would be owner.
Llama19
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What MLB pursuit in the next 2/3 weeks?
All that I can find related to an MLB project is in Portland...
Source: www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2018/04/17/portland-stadium-drive-begins-as-baseball-group.html
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