
Not all the pieces are in place yet, but the city of Edmonton and the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) have agreed on yet another iteration of the framework of a $450-million new-arena funding deal -- albeit one with a $100-million hole.

Not all the pieces are in place yet, but the city of Edmonton and the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) have agreed on yet another iteration of the framework of a $450-million new-arena funding deal -- albeit one with a $100-million hole.
The Atlanta Thrashers haven't been sold to a Winnipeg group -- yet -- but negotiations continue and many in the NHL consider the move of the team to be a foregone conclusion.
With opposition politicians promising lawsuits challenging the funding scheme for a new Quebec City arena, city and provincial leaders are taking actions to nip them in the bud.
With former Atlanta Braves great Tom Glavine admitting he's having no luck in putting together an ownership group for the Atlanta Thrashers, the rumor mill is working overtime in placing the team in Winnipeg for 2011-2012 -- but there's no deal yet, though negotiations have started.
After years in court to gain control of Philips Arena and its assets, it appears as though Atlanta Spirit is finally succumbing to the inevitable conclusion: that the small but loyal fan base of the Atlanta Thrashers isn't enough to make the team a business success, and a sale of the franchise is in the cards.
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