NHL Eyes Disciplinary Proceedings That May Strip MSG Of Rangers

By Tripp Mickle and Eric Fisher, Staff Writers, SportsBusiness Journal

MSG Could Lose Ownership Of Rangers As A Result Of Legal Spat With NHL

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: The NHL BOG would hear the case against MSG and an affirmative vote of three-fourths of the members present would be required to sustain a charge. The board also would vote on appropriate sanctions, which could include: suspension or termination of MSG's membership in the NHL; a fine; or any other action the board deems appropriate. If the NHL does begin disciplinary proceedings against the NHL, MSG would be able to present a defense to the BOG, but it would not be allowed to challenge a termination of its Rangers ownership in court.

MSG STANDS BY CASE: MSG stands by its case against the NHL asserting that the league is in violation of anti-trust laws. It believes that anti-trust laws trump NHL internal business agreements. In a statement, MSG said, "Every American citizen or business has a right to go to court and have its dispute heard by an impartial judge. The NHL shouldn't be afraid of the judicial system. We will pursue our case vigorously and will not be intimidated by the NHL's bullying tactics."

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