tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853267891466093489.post5215816526137259377..comments2023-10-17T03:14:34.131-06:00Comments on Hurricane Watch: Hurricanes This WeekPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06561850429748347683noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853267891466093489.post-59614660179808839862012-02-14T22:42:43.509-07:002012-02-14T22:42:43.509-07:00At this point (of the season and the development o...At this point (of the season and the development of the young players), I think it's best to just keep it community-owned. Why sell the franchise now when things are looking up?? <br /><br />I use the Seattle Sonics as a comparison. Oklahoma City's team (Thunder) is a young team who's made the playoffs the past two years with a stud guard. Things will only get better for them. <br /><br />The OKC situation is a sad one for Seattle because the team was on the verge of where they are now. I don't want to see another city benefit from the hard work our Board, GM and coaches have put in the past two years. That wouldn't be a good deal for Lethbridge AT ALL.Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853267891466093489.post-22966926599073966322012-02-14T07:02:37.111-07:002012-02-14T07:02:37.111-07:00Economically is this not the best time to buy this...Economically is this not the best time to buy this team.<br />This is the third non-playoff season, deficit of $400, 000.00, reserves gone and the attendance is down. <br />The 95 class has 4 players picked in the top 41 (one top five pick)<br />The 96 class has 4 players in the top 30 (two top five picks)<br />The 97 class will have 3 players in the top 30 (likely one top five pick) – if we don’t trade the picks<br />Potential of a top ten/fifteen Euro pick in 2012.<br />The 98 class will have 3 players in the first two rounds – if we don’t trade the picks<br />The 95 class looks very good and capable.<br />The 96 class is probably better than the 95 class with the potential of two first round NHL picks. <br />The Rink reno’s will be complete for next season.<br />This will likely be the last non-playoff season with on ice talent to contend in 13-14 seasons and beyond.<br />What are the benefits to a privately owned team? How much will ticket prices rise? Will we likely get the memorial cup should this team be privately owned? Will the new investors want to make a bid for 2016?<br />As a shareholder and fan I know the model was to build through the draft to try and get the memorial cup in 2013. I assume if it is still community owned we will put in a bid for 2016 or will we not have enough money to put in a bid? Not sure what is a better for this City.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com