With Formal Approval at Hand, Seattle to Shop for NHL, NBA Teams Walter McLaughlin | September 24, 2012 If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it— W.C. Fields There’s no way to know whether or not Seattle…
With Seattle Arena Deal Done, is the NHL Next? Andrew Eide | September 11, 2012 The Seattle City Council has reached an agreement with Bay Area investor Chris Hansen to build a $490 million arena in downtown Seattle. Hansen has been working with the city…
Seattle Arena Proposal: “It’s Halftime, Baby” Walter McLaughlin | August 2, 2012 Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half— Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant Long-time Sonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro has always possessed the ability to paint vivid pictures…
The Seattle Arena Opposition: How to Parry a Billionaire Walter McLaughlin | July 14, 2012 There aren’t many cities that would seriously consider turning their backs on an investment of nearly $300 million in private capital within their boundaries, particularly during trying economic times. However,…
The Five Best Markets for Future NHL Franchises Ryan Pike | March 13, 2012 Since the National Hockey League’s inception in 1917, the only constant has been change. Aside from the Original Six era, the league has constantly been in a state of flux…