Wow... these sexual assault allegations surrounding the Blackhawks are horrific. I'm too lazy to post much tonight but Kyle Beach's press conference was upsetting. Heads are going to roll here.
Wow... these sexual assault allegations surrounding the Blackhawks are horrific. I'm too lazy to post much tonight but Kyle Beach's press conference was upsetting. Heads are going to roll here.
Teh One Who Knocks (10-29-2021)
Wow, heads are ROLLING over this.Originally Posted by Godfather
Dogs, is there anything they can't do?
DemonGeminiX (11-11-2021), Godfather (11-12-2021)
Dogs, is there anything they can't do?
I adore this. Strip McDavid of the C and give it to this good boy.
Teh One Who Knocks (11-12-2021)
Godfather (11-17-2021)
DemonGeminiX (11-20-2021)
Godfather (11-21-2021)
Government Of Quebec Talks With NHL About Potential Nordiques Return
BY JOSH ERICKSON - ProHockeyRumors.com
On this week’s edition of Sportsnet’s 32 Thoughts intermission segment, Jeff Marek reported “public musings” from Quebec premier Francois Legault about the revival of the Quebec Nordiques, who played their last NHL season in 1994-95 before relocating to Denver as the Colorado Avalanche.
It continues what’s been a long-running push to bring NHL hockey back to Quebec City, but at virtually every point, the NHL has remained uninterested. While it’s unknown if their stance as changed, Legault has said publicly this week that the Quebec government plans to meet with commissioner Gary Bettman.
It’s strong messaging from Legault, who Marek reports went on to say that the government of Quebec would be willing to invest their capital in a project that would see the Nordiques return to Quebec. Marek notes that this project would be a consortium — rather, not a single investor or group that would be financially responsible for funding the team.
In terms of recent history, it seems unprecedented that a provincial government would provide significant financial backing for a professional sports team.
Marek reports that NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirms that he’s spoken over the phone with Legault, and while Daly admits dialogue may continue, he says “[the league] is obviously pleased with what we have right now.”
It’s worth noting that Quebec City does have a suitable venue in place. The Videotron Centre, which opened in September 2015, has a capacity of 18,259 for ice hockey. That’s greater capacity than highly regarded NHL arenas such as Madison Square Garden, the fresh-off-the-press UBS Arena, T-Mobile Arena, and TD Garden.
I hope if this does happen they move a team. The NHL already shouldn't be 32 teams in my opinion, I think it dilutes the product/talent too much.
I also don't think this can happen until the Canadian dollar is stronger. And even then, I work for a billion dollar company that does business in every province except Quebec (and that's not unusual for 'national' Canadian companies) - their legal system is entirely unique, different laws, different regulations. It's just too complicated to do business there.
My bet, no return of the Nordiques in our lifetimes.
I would say that if they are going to bring back the 'diques, then they also need to bring back the Whale at the same time.
Best. Logo. Ever.
Godfather (11-25-2021)
Can't disagree, such a slick design.
The Bruins only had to turn on the gas for about 5 minutes to beat the Canucks tonight. My team is absolutely awful.
Teh One Who Knocks (11-29-2021)
I thought Boston was gonna lose that game for sure. Last time I saw the score it was 2-1 'Nucks.
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