Posts About "Peter Karmanos Jr"
"Honey, I Bought the Hurricanes"
December 16th, 2017 Tom Dundon has likely made many interesting calls to his wife, Veruschka about interesting ventures he has put together. Most recently, he may well have had this exchange: "Honey, I bought the Carolina Hurricanes." Veruschka: "Why? Aren't they pretty bad? Won't that be frustrating?" Tom Dundon, You're up The truth is that the...
Sale of Hurricanes to Tom Dundon Almost Complete
December 7th, 2017 Multiple news sources have reported that current Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos met with prospective buyer Tom Dundon prior to a Board of Governors meeting on Thursday and were invited by Gary Bettman to present their proposal of the sales of the Carolina Hurricanes to Dundon following the Governors meeting in West Palm Beach....
Rumor Rundown: Jagr Snubbed, Duchene Dropping, Canes Sale a No-Go?
August 2nd, 2017 A bit of a busier day in hockey rumors covers everything from free agents to potential trades and the sale of an NHL franchise. Did Jaromir Jagr get snubbed by the Florida Panthers after he thought there was a deal in place? Is Matt Duchene finally on his way out of Colorado? Is the sale of the Carolina Hurricanes to Chuck Greenberg...
Greenberg to Purchase Hurricanes for $500 Million
July 13th, 2017 Reports are that Chuck Greenberg, former CEO and partnership owner of the Texas Rangers baseball organization, is set to purchase the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL for approximately $500 million. The deal means Greenberg will be paying close to double Forbes value of the franchise and about what Bill Foley paid to bring the Vegas Golden...
Hurricanes Owner Sued by Sons over $100 Million Trust
June 1st, 2016 For years the Carolina Hurricanes franchise has been losing money. That's really not a surprise considering the woeful attendance numbers they've had pretty much every season since their improbable 2006 Stanley Cup winning run. Their numbers have been in the basement for years, usually only 'beaten' by the Coyotes for the lack of...
'Canes Karmanos Unplugged
July 2nd, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Peter Karmanos is the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes. He has just been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the category of "builder." He can be described as outspoken, but also as someone who has made an enormous contribution to the sport of hockey over his lifetime. Teeing off Karmanos visited...
Andrej Nestrasil Just A Piece in a Long-Standing Rivalry
March 14th, 2015 He may not know it, but Andrej Nestrasil is part of a long-standing rivalry with his former team. View image | gettyimages.com Now, the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina Hurricanes may not have a rivalry in the traditional sense. After all, the Red Wings are an Original Six team with a long history of success and the...
Oilers Scrape Bottom; 'Canes Not Far Behind
December 16th, 2014 Bottom of the barrel. That's a common expression used to describe something not of very good quality. Sadly, it is an idiom that accurately depicts the condition of two NHL teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes. A glance at the current standings shows two teams firmly at the bottom. The Oilers are 7-19-5 with 19 points....
Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy the Hurricanes
September 30th, 2014 Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos is looking to sell his NHL franchise. His reasoning seems to be sound, as he’s 71 and would prefer to leave on his own terms rather than being forced out like we’ve seen happen to two NBA owners this year. He’s looking for the $400 million range that divisional rival New York Islanders sold...
Peter Karmanos Posts For Sale Sign for the Hurricanes
September 23rd, 2014 In an interview with TSN Canada, Peter Karmanos posted a for-sale sign for the Hurricanes. He expressed an interest in acquiring a partner who would buy an interest in the ‘Canes, but who would also “pay dearly for it.” Gee, Peter. Can we get you anything else? Karmanos sounds like a man who truly believes that he has...
AGM Jason Karmanos, Son Of Owner, Fired By Hurricanes
September 10th, 2013 Assistant general manager Jason Karmanos was getting ready to enter his 15th year of operations with the Hurricanes before he was shockingly let go 4 days before training camp. Karmanos had served in multiple roles during his time with the Canes, most recently overseeing the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL and the Florida Everglades of the...
