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Money & Power 2022
The Hockey News' fourth annual Money & Power special edition is stocked with interviews and features, including the Top 100 People of Power and Influence, exploring the financial side of hockey.
Anaheim Ducks
NHL VALUATIONS $750M OWNERSHIP Henry & Susan Samueli HENRY AND SUSAN Samueli have largely kept a low public profile during the Anaheim Ducks’ rebuilding process over the past few seasons, but they were thrust into the spotlight for an unexpected reason in the early months of the 2021-22 campaign. They had navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with a number of initiatives that benefited the local community in significant ways. However, they couldn’t have been prepared for an independent investigation into the alleged unprofessional behavior of longtime executive vice-president and GM Bob Murray that forced his resignation in November. The Samuelis didn’t speak publicly, but did issue a forceful statement accepting Murray’s resignation, condemning his actions and appointing Jeff Solomon as interim GM. The Samuelis were prompted to act after the NHL’s workplace hotline received a tip…
Carolina Hurricanes
NHL VALUATIONS $750M OWNERSHIP TOM DUNDON TOM DUNDON HAS now owned the Carolina Hurricanes for about four years. And in that time he has not only turned over almost the entire front office and a good chunk of the roster – which, before his arrival, had not made the playoffs in nine seasons – but taken full control of the franchise. In June 2021, he bought out former owner Peter Karmanos’ minority share to take complete ownership of the club. Dundon is extremely involved in every aspect of the franchise from a business and hockey perspective, down to the last digit in player contracts – like a $4,000,037 signing bonus for Andrei Svechnikov, who wears No. 37. Every trade and move runs through his office. He signed off on initiatives like the post-win storm surge…
Vancouver Canucks
NHL VALUATIONS $1B OWNERSHIP FRANCESCO AQUILINI THE UTICA COMETS became the Abbotsford Canucks in a summer of branding for Francesco Aquilini, the managing director of the Aquilini Investment Group. Aquilini is accustomed to operating behind the scenes instead of in the public forums, but he was front and center in late June to trumpet the move by his Canucks Sports and Entertainment group to bring its AHL club to British Columbia because of the associated multi-tiered benefits. From a Canucks logistics perspective, recalled players would be a short car ride – rather than a long flight – from Vancouver. From a business perspective, there’s revenue potential in top prospects playing in the Fraser Valley and the AIG assuming management of the Abbotsford Centre beginning Jan. 1, 2022. That new arena agreement includes staffing, event booking and…
Detroit Red Wings
NHL VALUATIONS $1.75B OWNERSHIP MARIAN ILITCH CHAIRWOMAN, ILITCH HOLDINGS THE ILITCH FAMILY has overseen the operation of every facet of the Detroit Red Wings organization since first purchasing the team back in 1982. When it’s said that they are hands-on owners, that isn’t merely PR speak. Looking to boost the flagging fortunes of the club shortly following their purchase, the Ilitch family pitched in when it came to season-ticket sales, dialing phones and making those calls to prospective buyers themselves. That family approach to ownership continues to this day. Mike Ilitch was in charge from 1982 until his death in 2017. Christopher Ilitch is listed as president and CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc., the family-run company that owns and operates the Red Wings. Christopher, who is the second-youngest of seven children and still plays rec hockey,…