The Montreal Canadiens could be for sale as part of a plan by owner George Gillett to sort out his varied holdings. The American has retained financial firms in Canada, the United States and Europe to come up with a strategy to maximize the value of his corporate assets. The plan could include selling the Canadiens. Gillett owns 80.1 percent of the team and the Bell Centre. He also owns 50 percent of English soccer giant Liverpool, and owns the Gillett Evernham NASCAR team, event promoter... Read Full Story
Thanks for Anfield Red for delving into this one. Yet more proof, if needed, that we are being run by a pair of idiots. For those who are unaware of the back story to this one basically Mr Gillett had steadfastly claimed that he didn’t make any concrete assurances with regards to the new stadium plans and had in fact stated that it was in fact Tom Hicks who had unwisely stated that work would start on a new stadium within 60 days, but as you can see from this clip he was in fact lying... Read Full Story
MONTREAL, Ontario, June 21 (UPI) --
The NHL's Montreal Canadiens will be sold to the Molson family, the renowned Canadian beer brewers.
Team owner George Gillett Jr. has reached an agreement in principle sell his majority stake in the Canadiens and their home arena, the Bell Centre.
Gillett said on the team's Web site.
Gillett, an American who made his money in communications, meat processing and sports enterprises, purchased an 80.1 percent stake in the franchise, as well as all of... Read Full Story
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MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett has had enough of the persistent rumours he is looking to sell the legendary hockey franchise.
"I'm angry that I need to keep denying this,"...
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A report in a Montreal newspaper that the Canadiens are for sale was quickly denied on Friday by owner George Gillett and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
According to La Presse, Jim Balsillie of Research in Motion told the newspaper that the 100-year-old club was for sale.
When asked by TSN to respond to the report, Balsillie’s lawyer Rich Rodier said, “absolutely not, it couldn’t be farther from the truth, there is nothing to it - zero.” Read Full Story
Liverpool's ownership saga has taken another shocking turn due to the credit crunch. Tom Hicks and George Gillett are said to be on their last thread at the club and could be forced to sell at a discounted price. Tom Hicks and George Gillett may have to swallow their pride ... 2 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Financial uncertainty has prompted Liverpool owner George Gillett to withdraw his bid for a Montreal team to join Major League Soccer, the league said Friday, boosting the chances of a Miami franchise backed by Barcelona. 1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
