Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

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  • SabreEleven
    Registered User
    • Aug 2002
    • 39563

    Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

    with the stipulation that he doesn't get to move them? They are close to Hamilton, Tommy G. doesn't want the Sabres, Balsillie will probably be willing to over pay and the best part, It sounds like Balsillie WANTS to win and will be willing to do what it takes and the 2nd best part, Sun tan man will be gone.

    He just can't move them.
  • Dr. Lecter
    Zero for Zero!
    • Mar 2003
    • 67921

    #2
    Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

    That is why he does not buy them. He wants a team in Hamilton, not close to Hamilton. He tried to buy them a few years ago and TG shot him down because he was going to move them.
    Originally posted by mysticsoto
    Lecter is right in everything he said.

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    • SabreEleven
      Registered User
      • Aug 2002
      • 39563

      #3
      Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

      Well, it should be pretty obvious to him by now that the NHL isn't going to let him get a team in Hamilton...doesn't Hamilton still have to renovate thier stadium? I don't see why he is so hung on Hamilton...Is he from there?
      Last edited by SabreEleven; 08-11-2009, 12:42 PM.

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      • THATHURMANATOR
        Registered User
        • Jul 2002
        • 69112

        #4
        Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

        Why doesn't he buy them and move like 2 -4 games to Hamilton?

        I would be totally for that. Hamilton unlike Toronto is a hardworkworking blue collar town just like Buffalo that would appreciated the team. Not the Snobby looking down on you Toronto.

        Basille would focus more on fielding a winning team.

        This would also ensure no team moves into Hamilton to possibly damage the Sabres market.

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        • SabreEleven
          Registered User
          • Aug 2002
          • 39563

          #5
          Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

          I would be for moving 2 to 4 games to Hamilton.

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          • DraftBoy
            Administrator
            • Jul 2002
            • 107434

            #6
            Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

            He'd probably want to move more like 10 games there...why would he only settle for 2-4?
            COMING SOON...
            Originally posted by Dr.Lecter
            We were both drunk and Hillary did not look that bad at 2 AM, I swear!!!!!!

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            • SabreEleven
              Registered User
              • Aug 2002
              • 39563

              #7
              Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

              Without looking it up, doesn't the arena at Hamilton need to be renovated? Balsillie/Hamilton have to sink millions into an arena that would only get a handful of games a year. I doubt it. Maybe my idea is bad.
              Last edited by SabreEleven; 08-11-2009, 05:58 PM.

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              • Nighthawk
                Getting old waiting for a championship in Buffalo!
                • Jul 2002
                • 15437

                #8
                Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                The arena needs a total renovation to be NHL caliber.

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                • hammerbillsfan
                  Registered User
                  • Aug 2005
                  • 17878

                  #9
                  Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                  Being from there and going to many games at Copps, it need a major overhaul.
                  More private boxes, a few more seats and new entrance.

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                  • BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan
                    All-Pro Zoner
                    • Jan 2004
                    • 4556

                    #10
                    Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                    Originally posted by SabreEleven
                    Without looking it up, doesn't the arena at Hamilton need to be renovated? Balsillie/Hamilton have to sink millions into an arena that would only get a handful of games a year. I doubt it. Maybe my idea is bad.
                    http://www.makeitseven.ca/

                    I'm surprised that Kanas City or Las Vegas haven't bid on the Coyotes. These two cities are crying they want NHL so badly well Phoenix is there for the taking. Kansas City has a new arena which is ready for the NHL the Sprint Center http://www.sprintcenter.com/default.asp?id=79 which will have a pre-season game played there the Kings will take on the Islanders. Also Hartford says they want hockey back also.
                    Last edited by BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan; 08-11-2009, 08:21 PM.

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                    • Nighthawk
                      Getting old waiting for a championship in Buffalo!
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 15437

                      #11
                      Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                      Originally posted by LOSman WINS
                      http://www.makeitseven.ca/

                      I'm surprised that Kanas City or Las Vegas haven't bid on the Coyotes. These two cities are crying they want NHL so badly well Phoenix is there for the taking. Kansas City has a new arena which is ready for the NHL the Sprint Center http://www.sprintcenter.com/default.asp?id=79 which will have a pre-season game played there the Kings will take on the Islanders.
                      It's because the NHL owners will never give those cities a team if they try to move an organization that the NHL has repeatedly stated it doesn't want to move.

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                      • trapezeus
                        Legendary Zoner
                        • Oct 2004
                        • 19525

                        #12
                        Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                        if the situation was reversed and the team was in hamilton and we had a rich guy like basille who was a buffalo guy who had the money to bring the team to us, i doubt he'd want to buy something he wants for his hometown and agree not to move. even just bringing a couple games to buffalo wouldn't really do.

                        i'm slowly drinking the koolaid for the sabres season. the few moves they made added grit, and they got rid of teppo, the old man. if the young defensemen can step up, who knows what can happen.

                        I know, i'm beginning to sound like i work for their front office.

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                        • SabreEleven
                          Registered User
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 39563

                          #13
                          Re: Why doesn't Jim Balsillie buy the Sabres?

                          I'm not drinking the kool-aid even if the Sabres start 20-0. They fooled me once last year.

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