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Game 7 of Stanley Cup Finals Most Watched NHL Game in 36 Years
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Friday night's deciding Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on NBC Sports was the most-watched NHL game in 36 years with an average of 8 million viewers (5/10/73, Stanley Cup Final Game 6 on NBC, Montreal-Chicago, 9.4 million). Overall, the series averaged 5.6 million viewers for the five games on NBC, the best since 2002 on ABC (three telecasts, Detroit-Carolina, 5.8 million). Friday's Game 7 earned a 4.3 rating and an 8 share, the best for a series-ending game in six years (6/9/03, Game 7, Anaheim-New Jersey, 4.6/8). NBC Sports' Game 7 broadcast finished No. 1 for the night in every category including viewership and household ratings. Competitive Notes: NBC won Friday night by a margin of 191 percent in Adults 18-49 (3.2 vs. 1.1 for ...
Judge Declines Relocation Petition for Coyotes to Canada
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The sale and relocation of the Phoenix Coyotes to Jim Balsillie won’t be occurring anytime soon, and possibly never, after a U.S. bankruptcy judge rejected his end-around offer of $212.5 million that would have bypassed the NHL’s relocation approval process. Arizona bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum ruled that the accelerated timeline that Balsillie’s offer was contingent upon did not allow enough time to with several complicated legal issues such as a relocation fee to the league, and possible extra fees to indemnify both the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, both of which would be impacted by the relocation of the Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. (See Judge Baum’s ruling along with other key document in the Coyotes case) ...
Coyotes Owner Jerry Moyes Reacts to Bankruptcy Judge Ruling
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Jerry Moyes, the principal owner of the Phoenix Coyotes, and his legal team gave reaction to yesterday’s ruling by Bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum. On June 15, 2009, Judge Baum denied the Coyotes' motion on relocation without prejudice, which means the decision is subject to further consideration by the court if resubmitted. Moyes noted that the Judge’s order leaves open the possibility that the relocation issue will be addressed again at a later date. “Now the most important thing for us to do is work towards an open and transparent sales process that will result in obtaining the most money for the team’s creditors,” said Moyes. Moyes went on to say, “The case depends upon whether ...
Judge Baum Questions Positions of Both Balsillie, NHL
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The following is the first article by the latest Business of Sports Network staff member,Jeff Levine - Maury Brown In a move that illustrated independence, insight and intelligence, Federal Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield T. Baum denied Billionaire and Blackberry co-CEO Jim Balsillie’s offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and relocate them to Hamilton Ontario. By denying the June 29th deadline to culminate the sale between Balsillie and current owner and trucking magnate Jerry Moyes, Baum's opinion illustrated his aversion to quickly rule on the issue of relocation. However, a reading of the opinion also illustrated the Judge's skepticism that approving an eventual sale and relocation would turn professional sports on its head. (See The Biz of Hockey ...
NFL Hires Grey New York To Consolidate Branding
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The National Football League (NFL) today announced that it has selected Grey New York to create a comprehensive new branding initiative, unifying all of its marketing efforts behind key business units. This assignment, following a creative review, consolidates all league marketing efforts in a single brand campaign that will further drive growth and enhance the brand value of the NFL and its various business units, including media, consumer products, and e-commerce efforts. ...
