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Oilers owner Daryl Katz led a group of team brass on a tour of Seattles KeyArena
on Monday, sparking speculation that he may move the team out West if he doesnt
get an arena deal finalized in Edmonton. Jared Allen Youth Jersey . Katz and other
Oilers brass - including team president and COO Patrick LaForge and president of
hockey operations Kevin Lowe – toured the citys multipurpose arena that housed
the NBAs Seattle SuperSonics until 2008 when the team left for Oklahoma City. “I
can confirm that Daryl Katz, Patrick LaForge, Kevin Lowe and others from the
Oilers leadership group are in Seattle for meetings and to attend the Seahawks
game,” executive vice president of the Edmonton Arena Corporation for the Katz
Group Bob Black said in a statement issued Monday night. “We remain committed to
working with City Administration to achieve a deal commensurate with what
Winnipeg and Pittsburgh have done to sustain the NHL in those small markets. If
we can achieve such a deal, the Oilers will remain in Edmonton and we can get on
with the important work of developing the new arena and investing in the
continued revitalization of Edmontons downtown core. Nonetheless, and as the
City of Edmonton is aware, the Katz Group has been listening to proposals from a
number of potential NHL markets for some time. After more than four years of
trying to secure an arena deal and with less than 24 months remaining on the
Oilers lease at Rexall Place, this is only prudent and should come as no
surprise. We are extremely grateful to Oilers fans for their patience and
loyalty as we work through this process towards what we sincerely hope will be a
long and successful future for the Oilers in Edmonton. We have no further
comment on the status of our discussions with other markets at this time.” The
news comes on the heels of reports that Katz was frustrated with Edmonton city
council over stalled negotiations for a new arena in Edmonton. On Tuesday, NHL
commissioner Gary Bettman released the following statement regarding the arena
situation. “We continue to believe that an arena deal is achievable and with a
new arena, there should be no reason to have any doubts about the future of the
Oilers in Edmonton,” said Bettman. Speaking to the Edmonton Journal last week,
Katz said, “Whats come out of the city over the past several days, to be frank,
is unfair, untrue and totally counterproductive if what were trying to do is
secure the Oilers future in Edmonton and have us participate in the development
of a new arena and sports entertainment district.” Former Oiler Wayne Gretzky
was also in attendance, but denied any involvement in Seattle/Katz issue. “Im
100 per cent not involved with the Oilers or the NHL,” Gretzky told TSN via
email on Tuesday. “I went to watch a (Seattle Seahawks) game and went home right
after. Im very confident that the Katz group and the city of Edmonton will get a
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—Tom Brady might have a broken nose, about the only damage inflicted by the
Tennessee Titans against the New England Patriots who simply dont lose season
openers. Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, and the defending AFC
champion Patriots routed the Tennessee Titans 34-13 for their ninth straight
season-opening win Sunday. Its the longest current streak in the league. “I need
some scars,” Brady said, joking about the white bandage covering his nose and
marring his usual look. Titans defensive end Kamerion Wimbley hurt Brady in the
second quarter when he got Tennessees only sack of the game. Brady said that was
the only good hit he took all day and complimented his revised offensive line
featuring a new left tackle in Nate Solder, new centre in Dan Connolly and right
guard in Donald Thomas. “It wasnt perfect by any stretch, but its always fun to
win,” Brady said. “Its a good feeling.” The Patriots ruined Jake Lockers debut
as Tennessees starter, sacking him twice and forcing two turnovers. New England
rookie Donta Hightower returned Lockers fumble 6 yards for a TD in his own
debut, and Stevan Ridley ran for 125 yards and a TD. New England even knocked
Locker out of the game in the fourth quarter and held Chris Johnson to 4 yards
on 11 carries. “This is something that can be a backbone for us,” Patriots
defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said. ” To hold a great back to only 4 yards that
was good defence.” Locker hurt his left shoulder tackling safety Patrick Chung
on a fumble return officials should have whistled dead as an incomplete pass to
Titans receiver Nate Washington, who also was hurt on the play. Matt Hasselbeck
replaced Locker, who was kept on the sideline as a precaution. The eighth pick
overall in 2011 tried to talk his way back onto the field after being examined.
Locker said he was sore but expects to play next week at San Diego. And he wont
shy away from tackling in the future. “I know Im playing offence,” Locker said.
“Im not going to let a guy run into the end zone.” The Titans werent happy at
the failure of the replacement officials on three different passes into the end
zone they thought deserved flags for pass interference. Coach Mike Munchak said
there always will be calls they believe are missed by officials. The first came
on the opening drive when Devin McCourty helped break up a pass to
Damian Williams in the end zone. The second wound up aan interception by
Patriots rookie Tavon Wilson on a pass to Washington. Chad Greenway Womens Jersey. . The third came
with Chung defending Jared Cook in the fourth quarter that left the Titans tight
end pleading his case to an official. Williams had an opinion on the lack of a
flag, but refused to criticize the officials, who also needed replay to overturn
the on-field ruling of an interception by McCourty in the third quarter that
squirted out when he hit the ground. The Titans even had former Tennessee
basketball coach Pat Summitt on hand, not that she could help them stop or even
slow Brady—despite spending the off-season prepping for the teams first
meeting since being routed 59-0 in New England in October 2009. Brady threw five
TD passes in one quarter that day. He didnt match that Sunday, but didnt need to
with Ridley providing plenty of help on the ground as the Patriots outgained
Tennessee 390-284. “Theyre going to make their share of plays, which we knew,”
Munchak said. “We just couldnt help them, and unfortunately along the way, we
helped them.” The Titans couldnt match Bradys efficiency and had to settle twice
for field goals of 28 and 24 yards by Rob Bironas. Locker did find
Nate Washington on a 29-yard TD in the third quarter even with Patriots
defensive end Chandler Jones grabbing the quarterback. Brady missed connecting
with Brandon Lloyd for a would-be TD on the opening drive. That was among his
few misses. He put the Patriots up 7-3 with a 23-yard touchdown pass to
Aaron Hernandez late in the first quarter, capping a 67-yard drive. It was
Bradys 301st career pass, surpassing John Elway for fifth in TD passes in NFL
history. It also marked his 33rd straight game with a TD pass. He found
Rob Gronkowski on a 2-yard TD pass just before halftime for a 21-3 lead. The
Patriots work boosting their defence through the draft showed early dividends.
Jones sacked Locker and forced a fumble that Hightower ran in for a 14-3 lead in
the second quarter. Notes: Patriots coach Bill Belichick got his 193rd career
victory, tying him for eighth all-time with Chuck Knox. ... Brady became the
14th player with 40,000 yards passing in his career. He has 40,215 yards, just
shy of Johnny Unitas (40,239) for 13th. ... Brady now has sole possession of
fifth for career wins by a quarterback with 125. ... Brady is 5-1 against
Tennessee and has 10 TDs with no interceptions in those games. ... Titans LB
Colin McCarthy had a walking boot on his right foot but said hell be OK. ’ ’ ’
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