A Long Overdue Shout Out to Our Northerly Neighbors: Don’t Blame Canada…Blame US…Er I Mean, the U.S.
Not to be unpatriotic, but from what I’ve seen so far of some of the shenanigans in the NHL, I can’t help but think the Americans are taking a bit too much liberty with hockey, the sport made famous by Canada. For instance, the Phoenix Coyotes franchise is reportedly bankrupt which means a U.S. Bankruptcy Court is now involved. When Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie offered to buy the Coyotes he was threatened with a “relocation fee” due to his wish to move what would be his team to Hamilton, Ontario. Oh yes, and the “relocation fee” is purported to be $100 million! Why would the Bankruptcy Court allow this??? (more…)