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This latest gambit by Balsille is obviously an attempt to force the COG to look at which situation is likely to give them the most favorable resolution.
A brilliant move by PSE IMO.
I believe this latest move is another attempt to divert the public's attention away from the real legal issue at hand: do businesses have the right to choose their partners?
PSE and his media friends have made an ongoing campaign out of this diversion. Theo ther strategy has been to do whatever they can to chill opposing bids. This is yet another one of those ploys. It's fun to watch. If my opinion is correct, I feel very badly for the people in Ontario who stand to be terribly disappointed if the decision is made on that basis. This is a terrific slight of hand show. I'm enjoying it.
i often said wouldnt it have been fun to see 2 BIDDERs from Hamilton.
Even if they made the same offer it would be great to see how the second "hamilton bidder" was accepted and treated .
i guess it would really show us .
I believe there could have been 25 bidders from Hamilton and it may not have mattered. I don't believe this is only about Balsillie. I also think the NHL has the right to determine where they choose to place teams, and will not accept anyone forcing them to place a franchise in a market against the League's judgment
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Are you delusional? Balsillie will never be on the NHL's "good side". He's tried this twice already. This is Balsillies last ditch attempt to get his hands on an NHL team. This is the only way he'll get his team.
Better PR? Jim Balsillie has the entire Canadian media on his side. Balsillie has run away with this PR battle here in Canada.
We agree. At one time Balsillie had the opportunity to work within the League's framework and chose a different path. That horse is way out of the barn now. He will have a difficult time ever gaining approval from the BoG.
Funny - it was set before JB submitted his offer. The meeting was set to discuss things with Ice Edge, although clearly this development will also be discussed.
GSC, I believe this is a ploy to not only divert attention from the real issues, but yet another attempt to chill other bids. PSE seems to be counting on this putting enough pressure on the City to kill the proposed deal with Ice Edge. In my opinion, PSE is clearly conducting this campaign through the media as a leverage tool, rather than conducting a viable legal campaign.
I am becoming convinced Rodier and Balsillie are among the greatest illusionists I've ever observed. A couple of regular Doug Hennings.
They have done a great job of look over here:
It's about a supposed Leafs veto!
Hey forget the real legal arguments, let's argue about the value of a franchise in Hamilton!
Oh yes, let's make an offer to buy Glendale's liability! That will make everyone forget the real issues, and maybe we can make Glendale back away from their MOU with Ice Edge!