VANCOUVER CANUCKS

BY BEN KUZMA

NHL VALUATIONS $1.325B FORBES $1.2B SPORTICO $1.5B ROUSTAN OWNERSHIP FRANCESCO Aquilini GAINING THE EAR of Francesco Aquilini – and getting him to listen to what had to be accomplished – has always been a challenge. Especially with roster changes that spoke of a marathon instead of a sprint to the playoffs. For Aquilini – the Canucks’ chairman and managing director of the parent Aquilini Investment Group as well as an unabashed hockey fan – his hands-on inclination had to be tempered. Allowing GM Patrik Allvin to broker trades has put Aquilini in a position to do what the family has always demanded. Growing revenues is an ongoing pursuit. In terms of revenue generation, a rise in entertainment and dining options in the aging Rogers Arena is as much of a focus as returning to the post-season. The club…

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The Hockey News (Digital) - 1 Issue, Money & Power 2024

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