Rich Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 http://3downnation.com/2017/10/25/commioner-randy-ambrosie-cfl-expansion-time/ Quote “We’ve been talking about it for too long, so it’s time to do it. Everybody wants to see a 10th team. Everybody wants to see us have a partner out east and Halifax is the community everybody talks about. As I’ve said to the governors, it has to be done smart. It has to be a creative business model, where it’s financially positive to all. I think we can do it.” SPuDS, northwd, Floyd and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just need someone rich enough to sink the money into team and stadium, don't really see either of those happening though so we're just going to have to wait. blue_gold_84 and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 I think it is kind of a chicken and the egg thing. Who wants to spend that much money on a stadium (typically government will need to step up here) when no one really knows if a CFL team will be supported. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J5V Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, Rich said: I think it is kind of a chicken and the egg thing. Who wants to spend that much money on a stadium (typically government will need to step up here) when no one really knows if a CFL team will be supported. Community owned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 the other aspect is travel...assuming the next logical landing spot is the maritimes, it's been reported in the past that travelling that far east (and vice versa) would be a sticking point... SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Three major factors are required before a new team can exist... 1) an owner 2) a fan base 3) a stadium Right now all we know is Halifax may have 2)... they may be on their way to 3).... but it doesn't sound like they have 1) just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Have to see what comes of the pop up stadium they are planning to build for the new soccer league in Halifax. With that league already having CFL connections it might be the start to expansion in Halifax. blue_gold_84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Noeller said: the other aspect is travel...assuming the next logical landing spot is the maritimes, it's been reported in the past that travelling that far east (and vice versa) would be a sticking point... Only cause the pansies in Ontario don't want to go outside their own little bubble in Southern Ontario. Christ if Toronto or Hamilton had to travel like Winnipeg did they'd never stop crying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_gold_84 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, J5V said: Community owned? Still have to have someone front the money for a venue and a franchise, though. Fan support is a big thing, too. But if executed properly, similar to what we've seen in Ottawa, I have no reason to think a CFL franchise in the Maritimes wouldn't get fan support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 A stadium like they have in Hamilton would be what you would need. 25,000 to 23,000. Expandable for a Grey Cup. Man a Martimes Grey Cup would be a party. blue_gold_84, SPuDS, WildPath and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 The Irving and McCain families in the Maritimes have more more than God and there is a federal election coming up in a couple of years, so maybe the stars will align. I'm not going to bet the farm on it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan Boy Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, tracker said: The Irving and McCain families in the Maritimes have more more than God and there is a federal election coming up in a couple of years, so maybe the stars will align. I'm not going to bet the farm on it, though. The Stellarton Sobeys might be an option as well. There is more than loose change jangling in those pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 The time is right. The league found the way to make an expansion team relevant with the last expansion effort and the feds can't spend our grandchildren's money fast enough. When you think about it, this would be a great way to celebrate Canada's 150th with an announcement at Grey Cup. The league needs a 10th team. The maritimes need something like this. I guarantee the people of those provinces would revel in their team kicking Toronto's/Ottawa's/Calgary's butt in something that matters to some of those markets. Mark F and Tracker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I think this commissioner can get it done. I suspect that a Grey Cup in Halifax would be instantly legendary Edited October 27, 2017 by Mark F SPuDS, Tracker, Noeller and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_gold_84 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Jpan85 said: A stadium like they have in Hamilton would be what you would need. 25,000 to 23,000. Expandable for a Grey Cup. Man a Martimes Grey Cup would be a party. A Grey Cup in Halifax would be absolutely unreal! Mark F, SPuDS, Tracker and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Dare Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 If the CFL was looking to expand quickly, I would think that Quebec City is more CFL-ready than Halifax. Larger population, rabid fan base for their CIS team and they could potentially expand their current CIS stadium similar to McGill in Montreal. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueBlue83 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ron Joyce (Timmy's) could cut a cheque tomorrow and have this done.... the real problem is finding an ownership group that is actually going to be invested in the team, and not just be backing it financially. If you don't have owners who are actively involved, it won't work out there. I had read at one time that there is a group of people who have been exploring it, and there would be 4-5 people involved in the ownership. Would people travel 9 times a year from Moncton to Halifax, or vice versa to go watch football?? You might get a handful, but most would probably be 1-2 times a year, and I don't know that the fan base is large enough and sustainable. I'd love to be wrong though, cause I'd make a trip out there to see the Bombers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Sidney Crosby One of the Trailer Park Boys and Philip Anschutz and its done SPuDS, shadybob, Noeller and 2 others 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 One of the so-called "floating cities" could perhaps sustain a team, and a stadium, naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue204 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'm all for expansion in Canada, I just don't see it happening out east for the reasons that have been listed..but also, how shitty would the game times be out there? Especially if you're on the west coast. Or how late would the game start if they were visiting the Lions. I just don't see it happening in the East. I think Quebec would be the farthest it could work. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 You could work around it. Interesting Massachusetts is looking to go to Atlantic time zone. blue_gold_84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goalie Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Double Dare said: If the CFL was looking to expand quickly, I would think that Quebec City is more CFL-ready than Halifax. Larger population, rabid fan base for their CIS team and they could potentially expand their current CIS stadium similar to McGill in Montreal. Laval wont allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 I did not realize that the maritimes were in a different time zone than eastern Canada! I remember that Newfoundland is off by half an hour, from a childhood of watching CBC commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue204 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 12 minutes ago, max power said: I did not realize that the maritimes were in a different time zone than eastern Canada! I remember that Newfoundland is off by half an hour, from a childhood of watching CBC commercials. To be fair, I was just assuming they were...I don't actually know....if only I had a way to find out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: To be fair, I was just assuming they were...I don't actually know....if only I had a way to find out.... They are on Atlantic time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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