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Old 12-01-2010, 09:38 PM   #18
Arashi Kage
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Originally Posted by Hanso View Post
THN.com has learned that billionaire Terry Pegula has signed a letter of intent to buy the Buffalo Sabres from Tom Golisano for about $150 million.
$150 Million, what a deal.

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Originally Posted by CBC
(Rogers) is in high-level talks to acquire control of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in what's rumoured to be a $1.3-billion deal.
That $1.3 billion is only good for 66% ownership, however, it includes Maple Leafs, Raptors, and TFC.

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stor...afs-talks.html

Love all the comments comparing would-be ownership under Rogers to cell phone charges (note for our friends in the USofA, we get owned by internet / cell rates in Canada).

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Can't wait to see the ticket prices:
Seat Price: 250.00
Entertainment tax 35.00
Convience tax 50.00
Using center air tax 25.00
Sewage usage fee: 30.00
Sewage overage fee: 15.00 per visit after 2
Beverage enjoyment tax: 20.00
Conessions clean up tax: 25.00
Parking tax: 15.00
Walking tax:45.00
Tax on the taxes: 75.00
Arbitrary provincial tax: 25.00
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