Legal tussle between NHL and Rangers continues . . .
The Sports Business Journal reported this morning that the NHL is taking legal action against the Rangers that could result in an attempt to take ownership of the franchise away from MSG.
No, really. Or so it says here:
"The NHL has proposed disciplinary proceedings against MSG that could result in the suspension or termination of their ownership of the NHL Rangers, according to a draft letter written by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman that was filed in New York district court late yesterday. The letter, part of the league's ongoing legal fight against MSG, alleges that MSG – by suing the NHL – has violated the league constitution."
Yikes! Very interesting. But I'm guessing there will be many months or years of legal rigmarole before the NHL actually repossesses Henrik Lundqvist, packs up the uniforms and moves the team to Des Moines.
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On a sad note, the passing of Ray Getliffe on June 15yj was announced. Getliffe played for the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadians. He is also the man who first nicknamed Maurice Richard "The Rocket" at a team practice, which was picked up by sports writer Dink Carroll. Clint Smith, a member of the 1940 Stanley Cup champion Rangers remains hockey's oldest living player.