Is it a guarantee? No. Is it a likely possibility? Balsillie has expressed interest in moving a team to Ontario for quite some time now, he was blocked by the Penguins, and so removed his bid for the team. Now he has possibly bought a team although successful on the ice, has proved very hard to market to Nashville. Although he technically wouldn't be able to purchase the team until July 1st (ironic maybe), current ownership would be able to block the move at least until the following season is completed. Thus giving Nashville time to keep the team around by raising attendance above an average of 14,000, I think it's inevitable that they will move. To answer the question. If Balsillie sucessfully purchases this franchise, I think that yes this team will most definitely be plopped into the lap of South Western Ontario. If other ownership arises it might likely move to Portland, and of course there is that nice new building in Kansas City...
Last edited by KrazyTea : 05-28-2007 at 12:52 AM.
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