The Nashville Post, the publication that originally broke the news that Craig Leipold had completed an agreement to sell the Nashville Predators to RIM founder Jim Balsillie, has gotten hold of the letter that Leipold sent to season ticket holders, suite owners and sponsors explaining the "why" behind the sale.
It makes interesting reading:
Unfortunately, the success on the ice has not translated to success for me as business owner. Here are just a few facts as to why:
Thanks for the link. The fans who did watch this Preds team in Nashville do deserve an apology; it always sucks when the basic premise of economics get in the way of rooting for you team.