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@ThomasDrance Remember when we all wanted them to lose down the stretch, so the Canucks 2nd rounder would be higher? 😩

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@DanielGScouting Given what San Jose and Anaheim have in the middle, it’s necessary to compete going forward.

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@SadClubCommish Ya , I think the Whitecaps are thinking along these lines

https://t.co/joll0kemrD

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Mets owner Steve Cohen has officially been awarded a casino license in New York, enabling him to build an $8 billion hotel and casino complex next to Citi Field.

• 1,000-room luxury hotel
• 5,000 slot machines & 375 dealer tables
• Restaurants, bars, and a theater for shows
• 25 acres of public parks and playgrounds

Cohen is essentially taking an undermonetized asset — 50 acres of parking lots around the stadium — and trying to transform it into a year-round revenue engine that produces consistent returns independent of how the Mets perform.

And with the New York State Gaming Commission predicting that the property will generate $3.9 billion in annual revenue, Cohen's 50-acre complex would instantly be one of the top 10 largest U.S. casinos by revenue.

Today's newsletter breaks down all the details, including how the bidding process worked, why Cohen has to pay $500 million upfront, and what this means for the Mets.

READ: https://t.co/l5HzL4YNBQ

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@RobTheHockeyGuy Old Canucks capacity was just over 16000. Why is capacity lower now? More suites?

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@HarJournalist @RobTheHockeyGuy @VWFC_PR @FavianRenkel This is awesome! Congrats!

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@AsaRehman @LWillson_82 There’s a big group of 40-60 year olds who grew up with the CFL, and care about the CFL, but haven’t actively followed the league in years. That is who you have to re-engage. This helps.

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@BCLionsDen You’re probably right. An influx of revenue plus expansion to 12 teams would be nice, but probably not happening anytime soon.

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@aftncanada @rob_renfrew Agreed. Just need for it to happen.

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@patersonjeff @CanucksArmy Can we define what constitutes a 2C ? I’m sure the opinion differs significantly amongst fans, so let’s set some parameters. I think people will be surprised. Time for some mid August discussion.

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@MikeMartignago First Cap in a long time to pass my “Breakfast TV” test. I.E., can you go on breakfast TV, have a chat, and engage the casual fan? He hits it out of the park. 10/10!

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@MikeHalford604 Copy the plans, expand capacity to about 27K, and it’s much what you would want at the PNE.

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@HarJournalist MLS going to move to a fall/winter schedule right when Vancouver gets a new outdoor stadium. We’re all gonna complain about watching soccer outside on a rainy, 10 degree November day.

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@CanucksArmy They likely are looking for a Ty Mueller or Kudryavtsev level prospect, waiver eligible. Not sure they get it, I can see Tampa Bay being in the mix.

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@MLSMoves North American sports culture prioritizes playoff success over regular season success. Does any Pro/Rel league in the world have that same culture?

I doubt it, don’t think it would work here.

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@davehall1289 Agreed . He can develop in Abby while Sherwood is RW3. Sherwood will likely get $ as a UFA, Lekker can step in.

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@GlassCityFC I know nothing about these guys, how do you rate Pierre, Coupland , and NFC? How much upside?

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@jabo_vancouver He was traded 7 months after being drafted in the 5th round. No one blinks an eye at that point. Turns out years later he became a good player, which rarely happens to 5th rounders.

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@strikerita @GlassCityFC Is a loan for Tom McGill completely pie in the sky unrealistic?
He never plays, and it would put him on the national team radar prior to the World Cup.