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RUMOR – Jim Balsillie is baaaaack and sniffing around Nashville.
Jim Balsillie is once again trying to get into the NHL … this time he is making a run for Billy “Boots” Del Biaggio’s minority share in the Predators. How many times is this now? Here is a guy who just wont take “No” for an answer. I don’t understand what Bettman and his crew have against this guy – I mean, come on, could he be any worse than the upstanding Del Biaggio and his loan fraud activities? After all, here is a guy who LOVES the sport, wants to be part of the action and has money to spend.
Balsillie offered $220 Million for Nashville back in ’07 and before that, in 2006, made a bid to purchase the Penguins. He backed out of the Pittsburgh deal when Bettman told him he would restrict his control … Over the team he OWNED! Again, makes no sense to me!!!
Evidently this go-round is not in the high 9 figures for Balsillie – a mere $23.5 million will get his foot in the door, however, he will have to get past all the other bidders, Majority owner David Freeman, and of course our fearless leader Gary Bettman and Bill Daly.
Keep in mind – this is all hear say … Richard Rodier (Jimmy’s attorney) declined to comment to the Globe … as did Freeman’s spokesperson. I think its awesome this guy wont go away! Keep it up Jimmy … If your looking to raise funds … put us at the Deke down for $50!