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Balsillie Increase Bid for Coyotes by $30 million to $242.5 million
September 08, 2009 by
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Research in Motion co-CEO Jim Balsillie has increased his bid for the Phoenix Coyotes to $242.5 million in an attempt to purchase the club and relocate them to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The new bid figure is an increase of $30 million, according to Reuters.
The increase includes...
RBC Center, Hurricanes See New Center-Hung Video Display
September 03, 2009 by
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The RBC Center in Raliegh, NC, home to the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL) and North Carolina State University men’s basketball program, recently installed a unique centerhung display provided by Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT). The new display boasts Daktronics...
Kelly’s Firing Creates Leadership Void within NHLPA at Pivotal Time
September 01, 2009 by
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Yesterday, the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), through its Executive Board, overwhelmingly chose to remove Paul Kelly from his position of Executive Director for the union.
The NHLPA Executive Board, which is composed of one representative from each of the National...
PAUL KELLY FIRED AS EXEC. DIRECTOR OF THE NHLPA
August 31, 2009 by
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THIS IS BREAKING NEWS...
Paul Kelly, the head of players union for the National Hockey League was fired on Sunday night after several hours of meetings in Chicago. The decision was made by a vote from the NHLPA’s 30 player reps that comprise its Executive Board.
The NHLPA released...
VERSUS in Danger of Being Dropped from DirecTV on Tues.
August 28, 2009 by
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DirecTV is threatening to drop VERSUSfrom the channel line-up on Sept 1 (Tues)when their contract exprires.
VERSUS, who has the exclusive cable rights to the National Hockey League, as well as the IndyCar Series and collegiate sports featuring teams from conferences such...
Jerry Reinsdorf Group Backs Out of Bidding for Phoenix Coyotes
August 25, 2009 by
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Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorfhas dropped out of the bidding for thePhoenix Coyotes
Earlier in the evening on Tuesday, the National Hockey League released a statement saying they had entered the bidding process for the Phoenix Coyotes in an effort to keep the...
NHL Submits Bid to Purchase Phoenix Coyotes
August 25, 2009 by
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THIS IS BREAKING NEWS... The bid price by the league has not yet surfaced. Look for updates as details become available.
National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly released the following statement regarding the NHL's submission of a bid on Tuesday to...
CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA Releases Broadcast Schedule
August 20, 2009 by
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CBC’S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA has announced a 76-game regular season broadcast schedule for the 2009-10 season, headlined by 25 all-Canadian matchups.
CBC’s 57th regular season makes its debut Thursday, Oct. 1, with an Original Six matchup between the Montreal Canadiens at the...
Blackhawk Down – Kane’s Antics are the Latest Development in Horrid Chicago Offseason
August 15, 2009 by
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While much of the NHL offseason spotlight has focused on the events taking place in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona, the Chicago Blackhawks have experienced quite an offseason of their own. Initially, the Hawks had much to celebrate; but as of late, the franchise has shown up in the...
Coyotes Ugly
August 10, 2009 by
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Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorfis looking to land the Phoenix Coyotes,a club embroiled in financial chaos.
The Phoenix Coyotes are embroiled in a tangled web of power, intrigue, duplicity and litigation that has seemingly gone on forever with no end in sight...
Press Release: The Biz of Hockey Upgrades with Twitter Access
August 10, 2009 by
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Coyotes Update: NHL Board of Governors Approve Reinsdorf Bid, Deny Balsillie
July 30, 2009 by
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National Hockey League executives convened in Chicago on Wednesday, approving a bid led by Chicago sports magnate Jerry Reinsdorf to purchase the financially strapped Phoenix Coyotes who are currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
During this special meeting, the Executive Committee also...
Sergei Fedorov Files $60 Million lawsuit Against Wealth Manager
July 24, 2009 by
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Sergei Fedorov filed a lawsuit against his former wealth manager Joseph Zada on Thursday, alleging that Zada defrauded the Russian superstar out of tens of millions of dollars.
The complaint states that Zada and his investment companies breached the fiduciary duty owed to Fedorov...
The NHL and NBC Extend Revenue-Sharing Partnership Through 2010-11 Season
July 15, 2009 by
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The National Hockey League and NBC Sports today announced an extension through the 2010-11 season of their successful revenue-sharing partnership -- one that has achieved viewership milestones, programming and production innovations, awards and critical acclaim. The joint announcement...
Hudler Update: NHL Deputy Commissioner Argues that Hudler is Still Red Wing Property
July 12, 2009 by
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Maybe Jiri Hudler will be wearing the winged wheel next season after all. Although the young Czech forward signed a two-year pact to play in Russia, National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said in an email that the League has taken the position that Hudler’s election...
NHL to Announce Weds., Bruins to Play at Fenway Park as Part of Outfoor Winter Classic
July 11, 2009 by
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The story that leaked in May will become official on Wednesday: the Boston Bruins will play in the next NHL Outdoor Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 1. The scheduled 2PM ET press conference, where the announcement will be made, will be simulcast on NHL Network and NHL.com...
Hudler’s Pact with Russian Team Raises Questions for Red Wings and NHL
July 11, 2009 by
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On Thursday, Jiri Hudler became the first Red Wing to bolt for the Continental Hockey League, signing a two-year tax-free deal with Moscow Dynamo, at an estimated worth anywhere from $3 million to $5 million per year. Hudler’s defection to Russia is significant because it is only...
Twenty NHL Players File for Salary Arbitration
July 06, 2009 by
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The following players have elected Salary Arbitration: Anaheim Ducks James Wisniewski Atlanta Thrashers Colby Armstrong Boston Bruins Matt Hunwick Buffalo Sabres Clarke MacArthur Carolina Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu Chicago Blackhawks Aaron Johnson Columbus Blue Jackets Marc...
Islanders Make Tavares First Pick, Choose Flash and Scoring to Regain Fans
July 03, 2009 by
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The 2009 NHL Entry Draft came and went last week. Overall, the event lacked any real drama. However, it Friday’s fist round had a good amount of drama, as it featured both a blockbuster trade and finally unveiled to the world which can’t miss player the New York Islanders were...
Coyotes Update: Reinsdorf Officially Enters the Fray
June 25, 2009 by
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In an expected move and after most likely a bit of arm-twisting from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sports magnate Jerry Reinsdorf filed a $148 million offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Although the bid is $64.5 million less than Canada’s favorite vigilante wanna-be owner, Jim Balsille...
Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks To Grace Cover of EA Sports NHL 10
June 22, 2009 by
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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that 20-year-old scoring phenom Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks will be the new face of the NHL 10 videogame from EA SPORTS. Kane is the youngest player ever chosen for the cover of the NHL franchise and his image will be on...
Maury Brown and Tim Lemke on Coyotes Relocation, Stanley Cup Finals on Television
June 22, 2009 by
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Washington Times sports business reporter Tim Lemke and Maury Brown, the president of the Business of Sports Network, which includes The Biz of Hockey, have gotten together to discuss a variety of sports biz topics for a far reaching conversation being co-published on the Washington...
BREAKING: Gillett To Sell Montreal Canadians and Bell Centre to Molson Family
June 20, 2009 by
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It appears that hockey’s most storied franchise has been sold. Burnside and LeBrun of ESPN.com are reporting that George Gillett has agreed in principle to sell the Montreal Canadians and Bell Centre to the Molson Family for $550 million (U.S.), but that the final figure could be...
Images We Thought We'd Never See: Snoop Dogg and Gary Bettman
June 19, 2009 by
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There are some visuals you just never fathom. John Rocker kissing Elton John, Keith Olbermann having dinner with Bill O’Reilly, and maybe this one: Snoop Dogg with Gary Bettman Maybe it’s me, but Bettman looks genuinely happy to be in the shot, taken last night at the season...
Coyotes, Balsillie Push Sale Date to Sept. 15
June 19, 2009 by
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While a Phoenix bankruptcy judge denied the sale and relocation of the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario in Canada this past week, telling the parties that based upon a self-imposed June 29 deadline date that there was too little time for the transaction to be completed, Research...
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