Peter Luukko to be named Executive Chairman

[Big Bjugs]

The Panthers will announce the hiring of former Philadelphia Flyers executive Peter Luukko on Friday, the Miami Herald has learned.
A high-ranking source within the Florida organization said Luukko -- who left his position as Flyers' team president and COO of the organization's Comcast-Spectacor operating arm in 2013 -- came highly-recommended from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

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[IM Clutcm]

I like it.

 

[angry_treefrog]

does he have a pair of red cowboy boots?

 

[oOwlCat]

Seems like a great move.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Thought that name sounded a bit Finn esque, his dad is (or more likely was, RIP) originally Finnish apparently.

does he have a pair of red cowboy boots?

 

[Erased]

Not sure what his job entails but he sure seems qualified for whatever Viola needs him for.

 

[Android 16]

does he have a pair of red cowboy boots?

If anybody has the pic, feel free to share. I could use a good laugh today.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

Sounds like best acquisition we've made since luongo. Really good for growing the business. Great move.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Former Comcast guy too? How about some national broadcasted games?

 

[SoupyFIN]

If anybody has the pic, feel free to share. I could use a good laugh today.

 

[I am not exposed]

Thought that name sounded a bit Finn esque, his dad is (or more likely was, RIP) originally Finnish apparently.

Same. The amount of Ks in his name gave it away!

 

[hockeydude1]

One of the best business men in the country. Will fit nicely.

 

[I am not exposed]

I'm liking the sound of this hire. Never heard of him until this thread.

 

[Big Bjugs]

Another good read on Luukko:

Luukko, 55, resigned as COO of the Flyers’ parent company on Dec. 2, 2013 in a move that surprised just about everyone around the organization. He cashed out his stake in those Comcast-Spectacor business ventures and invested in other new ones, including in-arena 50-50 pioneer Point Streak, among others, which kept him busy.

His relationship with Flyers chairman*Ed Snider*went back to 1985, when Luukko was hired to run the Los Angeles Coliseum. Many observers, perhaps even Snider himself, viewed Luukko as the heir apparent to the Comcast-Spectacor empire.

Now, a proud and fervent hockey fan will have a new team to cheer.
http://mobile.philly.com/blogs/?wss=/philly/blogs/frequentflyers/&id=290942451

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

They need all the help they can get, so this is good.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

I wonder if he'll take point on the county talks? No offenSE to Cifu but I think the well is poisoned between him and the county.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Another article on Luukko

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nhl/florida-panthers/article9472193.html

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I wonder if he'll take point on the county talks? No offenSE to Cifu but I think the well is poisoned between him and the county.

It's been Babich and I think GR said Babich will continue to be the one handling that.

 

[MintyFresh88]

David Neal
@DavidJNeal
#FlaPanthers Lukko says there's 90 percent renewal of season tickets. (OK, who's going to take the empty net goal on this one...)

"I think we sent a great message to coaches, players and fans that we were a buyer at the trade deadline." -- #FlaPanthers CEO Lukko

"We've got fans here, they're looking for an excuse to come to the game." -- #FlaPanthers Luukko. #NHL

#FlaPanthers Luukko says "If we had made the playoffs in Philadelphia 1 time in 11 seasons, we wouldn't have had anybody there, either."

Tallon likes the #FlaPanthers depth down the middle and on the blueline, says they need speed and scoring. And goaltending. #NHL

 

[I am not exposed]

David Neal
@DavidJNeal
#FlaPanthers Lukko says there's 90 percent renewal of season tickets. (OK, who's going to take the empty net goal on this one...)

"I think we sent a great message to coaches, players and fans that we were a buyer at the trade deadline." -- #FlaPanthers CEO Lukko

"We've got fans here, they're looking for an excuse to come to the game." -- #FlaPanthers Luukko. #NHL

#FlaPanthers Luukko says "If we had made the playoffs in Philadelphia 1 time in 11 seasons, we wouldn't have had anybody there, either."

Tallon likes the #FlaPanthers depth down the middle and on the blueline, says they need speed and scoring. And goaltending. #NHL

90% renewal of season tickets at this time of year is good right?

 

[IM Clutcm]

90% renewal of season tickets at this time of year is good right?

I would think so.

 

[Gaebriel]

90% renewal of season tickets at this time of year is good right?

What's 90% of 0... and don't tell me it's 0!!

 

[KittysGotClaws]

David Neal
@DavidJNeal
#FlaPanthers Lukko says there's 90 percent renewal of season tickets. (OK, who's going to take the empty net goal on this one...)

"I think we sent a great message to coaches, players and fans that we were a buyer at the trade deadline." -- #FlaPanthers CEO Lukko

"We've got fans here, they're looking for an excuse to come to the game." -- #FlaPanthers Luukko. #NHL

#FlaPanthers Luukko says "If we had made the playoffs in Philadelphia 1 time in 11 seasons, we wouldn't have had anybody there, either."

Tallon likes the #FlaPanthers depth down the middle and on the blueline, says they need speed and scoring. And goaltending. #NHL

Finally someone says it. People judge our attendance issues like we haven't gone through an unprecedented drought.