Balsillie: Friend or Foe of the ROTJ? May 22, 2009

Let's go right back to Penguin and Predator days.Balsillie has driven troubled team values from less than $80 million (the cost in the last two expansion rounds) to now $212.5 million for a team losing $40+ million a season. Of course I admit the new CBA did drive up team values too, but not as much as Balsillie.Until he removes himself from the scene or the NHL makes it clear for him to get lost, Winnipeg will always be bidding against this guy.NHL fans would be Offside to think of Balsillie as an ally. more »