Posted Dec 17, 2011, 7:04 PM
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No. it's only been done once before (from 2002-2004), until ownership ran into a series of financial issues. It's unfortunate, as I was curious about the Ravens when they were here for the short time. I think they would and could do well, there certainly is a market for professional lacrosse (the players get paid maybe even less than what CFL or MLS players make).
I also agree that the only way that this would work is if the Canucks are on board, and if the Aquilini's specifically are on board with this. Only then, could I see it working. Other than that, it will work, but the team may run into financial difficulties again, paving the way for relocation (sigh..again).
Really, I think besides the 'Caps and Lions, if any other league wanted to invest in CoV with professional teams - I think it'd have to go through the Canucks (i.e. if the NBA returned, or if even if the NLL returned, both those pro teams would have to be affiliated in some way shape or form with CSE).
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