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Marty Henwood
Posted: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:48:19 PM

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It may be a tad premature to sound the death knell for the Nashville Predators, but it isn't a stretch to say that, as of Wednesday, they have one foot out of Tennessee.

With the clock ticking down to an Oct. 31 deadline, the local group interested in buying the Predators is involved in a tug of war with the city on how long the team will commit to staying in Nashville. The mayor wants a five-year promise before any arena lease deal is signed.

At first glance, it seems next week's deadline with owner Craig Leipold will almost certainly pass.  If the deadline isn't met, Leipold will be free to sell to the highest bidder, and it won't be in Music City.

Good riddance, Nashville.

I'm trying to justify anyone demanding guarantees when it comes to the Predators. Despite an off-season that saw Leipold put a gun

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hockeyexpert
Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007 2:19:35 PM
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I get the sense you're calling Balsillie a shark with your "sensing blood" reference. Good call on that one. The NHL should keep this guy out of the league by whatever means necessary. And Little Gary should use his clout to fend off any potential owners who want to move the team. Keep the Predators in Nashville.
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goleafs
Posted: Friday, October 26, 2007 4:36:02 PM
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Hockeyexpert: Played too many games before the mandatory helmet rule, did you? All Balsillie brings to the NHL is buckets of cash and the promise of another Canadian franchise. Some expert you are!
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