chuqui.com - 1/23/2009
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One source among the NHL governors says he and some of his peers are not happy that clubs can buy tickets to hit revenue-sharing targets. They are also not pleased that some low-revenue clubs have started offering larger discounts and more incentives such as merchandise and free trips to people ...
tennessean.com - 1/22/2009
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tennessean.com —
As they battle to make hockey a long-term
success story here, the Nashville Predators' owners might buy
thousands of unsold tickets so they can qualify for a full share of the NHL's revenue-sharing plan, the team's lead owner confirmed Wednesday. ...
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Predators may buy unsold tickets to get NHL funds | ...
fromtherink.com - 1/23/2009
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fromtherink.com —
Nashville's in the news again, and along with
that comes more grumbling from those on the top
end of the NHL's revenue rankings. From Thursday's Tennessean: As they battle to make hockey a long-term success story here, the Nashville Predators' ...
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Farce of the Predators
fromtherink.com - 1/26/2009
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fromtherink.com —
Seven years ago, Shea Weber was about as
far from being in this photo as you can
get. Undersized. Undrafted by the WHL. Playing in Junior B in his hometown of Sicamous, B.C., two levels below major junior hockey and about as removed from the ...
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Weber's incredible road to the all-star game
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Predators likely to hit magic attendance mark
Kuklas Korner —
... The ”big story” here should be that attendance has risen significantly in Nashville despite the economic situation and a team that is sputtering of late. They’ve added new corporate sponsorships in the last few months and appear likely to hit the targets required for revenue sharing. Good News, unfortunately, just doesn’t make a catchy headline like the negative stuff. On a related note, as observed by Chuq over at Two for Elbowing, team owners purchasing their own tickets is a common sight ...
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