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Going Off The Grid: Execs Talk Non-Traditional Hockey Markets, Summer Sports Events

"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, panelists discuss non-traditional hockey markets and summer sporting events they'd like to attend.

  • Wild President Matt Majka 
    – Just trying his best to keep up with pop culture.
  • Crew President of Business Operations Andy Loughnane
    – Avid listener of Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast.
  • rEvolution CEO John Rowady
    – Gets his pop culture through sports.
  • Turnkey Search Senior VP Carolyne Savini
    – Keeps up with pop culture to stay relevant and keep up with kids.

Going Off The Grid
  Which non-traditional NHL market is the next Nashville? A downtime activity that keeps your mind sharp One summer sporting event to attend Favorite sports-themed TV show Pool or beach for summer relaxation?

Majka
Las Vegas Working on my 1886 farmhouse British Open "30 for 30" Farm

Loughnane
Columbus Ignoring social media World Cup "Eastbound & Down" No vacations until we win the MLS Cup

Rowady
Las Vegas Grilling, boating, golf and off-roading The 35th America's Cup in Bermuda (I'll be there!) "Ballers" Both

Savini
Anaheim Words With Friends against my brother Wimbledon "Real Sports" Jersey Shore every weekend

Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an e-mail to jcarpenter@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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