tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796383459721793585.post7221434246767167428..comments2023-10-23T15:54:13.715-04:00Comments on The Dark Blue Jacket: Timing is everythingTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03563836029433927521noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796383459721793585.post-57005689166045036692010-03-19T15:31:49.957-04:002010-03-19T15:31:49.957-04:00A few days later, and the answer reveals itself. ...A few days later, and the answer reveals itself. Amazing how the world works sometimes, isn't it?<br /><br />On the heels of yet another successful Arnold event, bring lots of people and revenue into town, the CBJ Brass mention that they have put in to host the All Star game in 2013. <br /><br />That news sits out there for a few days so everyone can catch wind of it. The city feels good about it, the city leaders especially. It will be their time to shine.<br /><br />After all this has soaked in, the NHL offices says we aren't going to be granted a game until the arena lease deal is settled.<br /><br />I see this as the NHL's way of 'not interfering', yet still finding a way to make sure things work out in their favor. They do not want to have things fail here, as it will mean that they failed when they chose Columbus for expansion. There have been too many failures in the latest rounds of expansion, they dont need any more.<br /><br />While I want the CBJ to stay here, and I would love to see the All-Star game here, I see this as a poorly executed ploy to force the city's hand.Mark2112https://www.blogger.com/profile/13540520345043825910noreply@blogger.com