Ville de Québec Part VIII: Et c'est pas fini, ce n'est qu'un début

[drnaud81]

http://www.journaldequebec.com/2013/05/23/son-voyage-officiellement-annule

Next week's trip to Russia of Quebec city mayor is cancelled for "back" health problems.

Interpret like you want.

It's been a couple of days now that we hear his back is hurting him... I wouldn't read too much into this.

 

[kdb209]

http://www.journaldequebec.com/2013/05/23/son-voyage-officiellement-annule

Next week's trip to Russia of Quebec city mayor is cancelled for "back" health problems.

Interpret like you want.

<insert obligatory Metallurg Magnitogorsk to Quebec rumor here>

 

[Habs05]

I was reading that sportsnet article:

“We haven’t created any views other than it appears they’re going to build a building,†said Bettman. “If the circumstances were right at some point in time — it’s something if we were looking to either expand or relocate — we’d have to take a look at.â€

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/bettman-hopes-coyotes-dont-move-in-2013/

He doesn't know they are building it already?

Funny...

 

[Ugmo]

I was reading that sportsnet article:



http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/bettman-hopes-coyotes-dont-move-in-2013/

He doesn't know they are building it already?

Funny...

I think the funniest part is the implication that the NHL does no contingency planning whatsoever. I don't really understand how it benefits the NHL for GB to basically brag that the league will wait until the moment that a local sale in Phoenix is completely out of the question before even looking around to see what other options are available. That gives the impression that you're either stupid or lying. Obviously it's the second, but I still don't understand what he gets out of giving people those two opions by which to judge him.

 

[Habs05]

Isn't it likely that people in Montreal and the rest of PQ would watch the Nordiques too? And unless they're playing at the same time, people can watch both the Nordiques and the Canadiens.

Non.

The hardcore habs fan will not watch Quebec. Same for the Nords fans, who won't (in fact are not and never) watched Montreal. Its called rivalry.

I am a good exemple. Since 1995, I am watching maybe 6 or 7 games a year. I watched a bit more the playoffs.

Before 1995, I watched certainly 80% of the Nords games on TV, and been at the Colisee couple times.

That said, I live 230 kms north of Quebec city.

Never been either at the Forum or the Bell centre.

That's not true, I'm sure many habs fans like me want to see the return of the Nordiques for the rivalry but also to have a second team in the province to watch. As a habs fan the nords would become my 2nd favorite team and I will cheer for them. So what because i'm a Habs fan I would have to hate the nords? I will when they plays the habs but after that I'm sure I'll secretly watch them I did watch a few bruins games this season and I'm watching the bruins-rangers series. We're not in the 80s anymore, yes there will be a rivalry but people will watch both teams.

 

[NorthernILHawksFan]

Has anyone considered what will happen to the new alignment should a the Coyotes move to Quebec? Obviously, at least one team is coming West. I'd hate to see Quebec be stuck in the Pacific, even if it's just for a year.

 

[Slashers98]

Has anyone considered what will happen to the new alignment should a the Coyotes move to Quebec? Obviously, at least one team is coming West. I'd hate to see Quebec be stuck in the Pacific, even if it's just for a year.

They can play in the Central, only one hour time difference! Just like the Jets

 

[Undertakerqc]

We dont mind playing in the west for a few years if it means having a team.

 

[tarheelhockey]

I think the funniest part is the implication that the NHL does no contingency planning whatsoever. I don't really understand how it benefits the NHL for GB to basically brag that the league will wait until the moment that a local sale in Phoenix is completely out of the question before even looking around to see what other options are available. That gives the impression that you're either stupid or lying. Obviously it's the second, but I still don't understand what he gets out of giving people those two opions by which to judge him.

Bettman is a lawyer.

Always have that in mind when trying to figure him out.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Bettman is a lawyer.

Always have that in mind when trying to figure him out.

Believe it or not most lawyers are quite honest and direct in their answers.

 

[knorthern knight]

but is the NHL will to take the black eye of 2 teams leaving for canada in 3 years? Doubt it

...returning to 2 Canadian cities that lost their NHL teams in 2 consecutive seasons? Bettman can mumble something about "righting a wrong".

 

[Nordskull]

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/sp...-a-quebec-peladeau-ne-nie-pas-les-rumeurs.php

Pierre-Karl Peladeau, not denying anything, not confirming anything, states today he makes no comments, as per the league's instructions and advices.

 

[Shawa666]

that's not true, i'm sure many habs fans like me want to see the return of the nordiques for the rivalry but also to have a second team in the province to watch. As a habs fan the nords would become my 2nd favorite team and i will cheer for them. So what because i'm a habs fan i would have to hate the nords? I will when they plays the habs but after that i'm sure i'll secretly watch them I did watch a few bruins games this season and i'm watching the bruins-rangers series. We're not in the 80s anymore, yes there will be a rivalry but people will watch both teams.

heresy!

 

[thegreaterikku]

Has anyone considered what will happen to the new alignment should a the Coyotes move to Quebec? Obviously, at least one team is coming West. I'd hate to see Quebec be stuck in the Pacific, even if it's just for a year.

They will probably be stuck in the West for one or two seasons just like Winnipeg was. There is no way, after everything the Wings have done to move out of the West, that they'll accept going back west. It will be blocked by vote. Then you are stuck with Florida and Tampa which ironically depends on these eastern team to make some money and you can't logically just move one out of division.

Most likely scenario is status quo until they figure something out.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/sp...-a-quebec-peladeau-ne-nie-pas-les-rumeurs.php

Pierre-Karl Peladeau, not denying anything, not confirming anything, states today he makes no comments, as per the league's instructions and advices.

Which pretty much confirms that he leaked things to Tremblay.

 

[Habidelidoo]

It would be sweet to be in same division as the Avs, now that Roy is coach/GM.

 

[Shawa666]

It would be sweet to be in same division as the Avs, now that Roy is coach/GM.

Well, Well, Well. It seems that Stéphane was right after all.

 

[Stanley Cup]

Let's keep track of important dates and events

May 22nd, 2013 : Réjean Tremblay reports that Quebecor hired accountants and lawyers to analyze the Coyotes (am I wrong?)

May 23rd, 2013 : Patrick Roy leaves Québec to coach the Avalanche after 8 years as the Remparts head coach. Régis Labeaume's back hurtslaugh. Pierre-Karl Péladeau does not deny the rumors reported on May 22nd, states that he doesn't "write the rules".

 

[Undertakerqc]

Let's keep track of important dates and events

May 22nd, 2013 : Réjean Tremblay reports that Quebecor hired accountants and lawyers to analyze the Coyotes (am I wrong?)

May 23rd, 2013 : Patrick Roy leaves Québec to coach the Avalanche after 8 years as the Remparts head coach. Régis Labeaume's back hurtslaugh. Pierre-Karl Péladeau does not deny the rumors reported on May 22nd, states that he doesn't "write the rules".

Good idea

 

[Nordskull]

A title will be needed soon down here

IX: Vous êtes le phénix des hôtes de ces bois

(From Jean de La Fontaine, Le Corbeau et le Renard) ;-)

 

[Stanley Cup]

A title will be needed soon down here

IX: Vous êtes le phénix des hôtes de ces bois

(From Jean de La Fontaine, Le Corbeau et le Renard) ;-)

That's a good one,

could also be

IX : Pierre-Karl, ouvres la valise (pic of Julie Snyder being optional)

 

[Undertakerqc]

That's a good one,

could also be

IX : Pierre-Karl, ouvres la valise (pic of Julie Snyder being optional)

Ah Ah! I love this one

 

[Nordskull]

That's a good one,

could also be

IX : Pierre-Karl, ouvres la valise (pic of Julie Snyder being optional)

Yes! lol

Our friends need to know PKP's wife host a french version of "Beat the banker", called, le Banquier..

 

[Undertakerqc]

Pierre-Karl! Ouvre la valise!

 

[Scandale du Jour]

I hope we never have to use "RE-FU-SÉ!" as a thread title.