If this is even plausible, would the NHL go through with it? Seems like they're okay with an owner losing money, as long as it does not directly come out of their pockets. But I was under the assumption that the NHL had already interveined to some extent with their financial woes in Phoenix... so why don't they just buy the team (or just outbid Balsille)? Is there a bylaw against the NHL actually owning a team? Aren't they already part owners anyway?
I'm lost...
