tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796383459721793585.post3567335159494742077..comments2023-10-23T15:54:13.715-04:00Comments on The Dark Blue Jacket: The NY Times' Rich Sandomir repliesTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563836029433927521noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796383459721793585.post-46401724021397604412010-03-20T00:12:57.498-04:002010-03-20T00:12:57.498-04:00I'm thinking that the combination of the arena...I'm thinking that the combination of the arena mess and the change in ownership from Mr. Mac The Elder to Mr. Mac The Junior probably has those in the know thinking that the franchise is 'saleable' (my term). <br /><br />Agreed that if things turned positive on the business and on-ice performance front, the team would probably stabilize.Dark Blue Jacketnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796383459721793585.post-888058730165198612010-03-19T20:07:36.596-04:002010-03-19T20:07:36.596-04:00I interpret this and the official comment from the...I interpret this and the official comment from the CBJ together to translate roughly to your comment regarding Anaheim. If the right kind of offer came along, of course the ownership would be willing to listen. I also think that Mr. Sandomir's sources frequently mention the Blue Jackets specifically because they're upside-down on the current Nationwide Arena lease. My guess is that if a combination of good lease terms and wins occurred next season, those same sources would stop mentioning the CBJ "constantly".OSUJumpMannoreply@blogger.com