Deadline looms for Predators deal

Habsfan84 · 10-31-2007, 03:42 PM

The deadline for a local group to buy the Predators and keep them in Nashville runs out tonight - if current owner Craig Leipold decides to play hardball.
According to The Tennessean, progress on a deal has been slow, although both sides remain confident.
A big stumbling block remains the local group's negotiation with Metro Nashville Council to change the arena lease for the Sommett Center, which the investors say is needed before their deal with Leipold can go through.
Metro Councilman Charlie Tygard told the Tennessean he was anxious about the slow pace of negotiations regarding the arena lease.
"I'm certainly hopeful that we can reach some kind of agreement, or I hope Craig Leipold will grant an extension," Tygard told the Tennessean.

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Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,581	Deadline looms for Predators deal The deadline for a local group to buy the Predators and keep them in Nashville runs out tonight - if current owner Craig Leipold decides to play hardball. According to The Tennessean, progress on a deal has been slow, although both sides remain confident. A big stumbling block remains the local group's negotiation with Metro Nashville Council to change the arena lease for the Sommett Center, which the investors say is needed before their deal with Leipold can go through. Metro Councilman Charlie Tygard told the Tennessean he was anxious about the slow pace of negotiations regarding the arena lease. "I'm certainly hopeful that we can reach some kind of agreement, or I hope Craig Leipold will grant an extension," Tygard told the Tennessean. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum