Rumor: Chuck Greenberg Possibly Interested in Purchasing Dallas Stars?

by Brandon Worley on Jul 7, 2011 7:31 PM CDT in Dallas Stars News

Here's a juicy and tasty rumor for Dallas Stars fans, and let me ensure that this is absolutely, 100% nothing but conjecture at this point.

According to Ben Rogers of ESPN Dallas, and local radio fame, former Texas Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg is "kicking the tires" and might be interested in attempting to purchase the Dallas Stars.

Hearing from friends of Chuck Greenberg that he could indeed be interested in the Dallas Stars if the right opportunity presents itself

I've also heard some rumblings about this possibility, but there is absolute nothing concrete. That being said, it's an interesting proposition.

Chuck Greenberg was the CEO of the Texas Rangers after he headed up an ownership group to purchase the team, winning the right to the purchase after a very dramatic victory in bankruptcy court last summer. Greenberg was then let go from that CEO position this spring due to professional differences between himself and the rest of the group, although the real reasons have never been made known.

Greenberg instantly worked to improve the fan experience with the team and vowed to do what it took to turn the Rangers into a better team, even after the World Series appearance. He was a very passionate and public face of the ownership group, and instantly became a fan favorite during his time at the head of the organization.

This isn't just a case of Greenberg wanting to purchase the team however. Greenberg only put up a very, very small percentage of money in the sale of the Rangers and instead was the figurehead of a more silent group of owners who had the actual money. He's a wealthy man who has been very successful, and could conceivably be able to afford this purchase on his own, but I'd be very interested to know that -- if this rumor was in some way true -- if he would be once again leading up an ownership group.

As it stands, however, Tom Gaglardi still has exclusive negotiating rights to the purchase of the club. The 60 day window (extended from 30) is likely over and we've not heard a single bit of news on the sale of this team in quite some time, other than the fact that it is "progressing slowly".

Would Greenberg be an owner Stars fans would want? He's already a bit of a cult hero in Dallas, although his dismissal as the CEO of the Rangers raises a couple of red flags. If nothing else, he's a man that loves hockey (he helped to facilitate the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins) and he's a very passionate owner who believes in listening to the fans.

Right now, I just want anyone to buy this hockey team. What say you?

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New owner please??? Is that too much to ask...

I really wish we could get an update on the whole ownership situation. I don’t like this sitting in the dark business at all. I really hope that we are closer to having a new owner at this point. The no news things makes me nervous.

by cnbryan07 on Jul 7, 2011 7:35 PM CDT reply actions

Greenberg

Would certainly still be just the frontman for a group of investors that are putting up the real money. He’s definitely a guy that gets things done, though, and did wonders in the PR department in his short time with the Rangers.

So long as he’s learned his place and knows not to overstep his bounds like he did with the baseball club, this should be seen as nothing but immensely positive news – if true. Sounds like a very loose story though, nothing close to concrete news, so I’m not getting my hopes up.

All this time with no news regarding the ownership is torturous. Not to mention a disaster for the franchise when it comes to fringe hockey fan support.

by disposablehero on Jul 7, 2011 7:44 PM CDT reply actions

This man needs a team...

…and I think he would be a great fit.

As we’ve seen with the Rangers, he’s a fan-first owner and passionate. However…maybe a bit too passionate as shown by his ouster from the Rangers. Although I’m sure he’s learned his lesson.

Mario Lemieux will have his back, that’s for sure.

by doubleminor on Jul 7, 2011 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

I found it odd...

When the news came out that he put up very little of his own money in the Rangers purchase, but was featured so prominently as an “owner.” Then his subsequent dismissal in less than one year into the thing. Those two things make me a little leery of him being involved in a Stars ownership group. For a franchise that needs some stability at the top of the pyramid, this guy’s track record doesnt really seem the ideal fit.

All that being said….if the satanic offspring of Zombie Adolf Hitler and Leona Helmsley were to swoop in and buy the team before the start of the next season, I would be happy.

Someone. Buy. This. Team.

by Gregory Smith on Jul 7, 2011 7:59 PM CDT reply actions

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Someone. Buy. This. Team.

PLEASE

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by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 7, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Should this happen...

…my pants would immediately go into Low Earth Orbit.

For a fan base and surrounding community that has largely slipped into apathy, he’s EXACTLY what the team needs.

I won’t believe ANYTHING until the ink is dry, though.

You think you know. But you ain't got no idea.

by PatrickIn323 on Jul 7, 2011 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

i just want anyone

but dont wanna be tampa and go through this multiple times

GET OFF NIEUWENDYK'S NUTS

by 8thegreat on Jul 7, 2011 8:18 PM CDT reply actions

greenburg

I saw him at this rangers convention I went to, and he seemed really passionate about the team winning and it would be awesome to have an owner that is excited about the team

by ablack88 on Jul 7, 2011 8:20 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

If he has money and wants to be competitive. That's all I care about.

Oh, and doesnt move the team EVER. I know we cant move for a good while but the owner can’t even contemplate it…. EVER.

by DStarsFan on Jul 7, 2011 8:35 PM CDT reply actions

I don't agree with the "I just want somebody to buy this team sentiment...

As many have said on here…at this point, without Richards, it just needs to be done correctly with the right guy.

In other news, Dalhuisen with a 106mph slapshot? And Fraser with 104? If that’s at all true, get them here.

by coolcolin09 on Jul 7, 2011 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

Those numbers came from the Stars PR guys....

So….ya know….they also said Oleksiak bench pressed a car.

by Gregory Smith on Jul 7, 2011 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Prove that he didn't

"Hey... Goldberg! I bet if that puck was a cheeseburger, you'd stop it!

by TheCrow471 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Sunday's Camp

According to Mark Stepneski, they also clocked players on Sunday at the camp. His unofficial times (apparently gotten from a telephoto lens and listening to times being called out) are lower than these, though Dalhuisen was still the fastest at 97 mph. Fraser was clocked at 91 mph. That’s a lot of extra juice on his shot in under a week.

by staelfissh on Jul 8, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Anyone, please.

This ‘sale’ is getting ridiculous. I’m to the point where I just don’t expect it to get done.

by cms1171 on Jul 7, 2011 9:24 PM CDT reply actions

+1

by DFWFan on Jul 7, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, Phoenix has it a lot worse...

by coolcolin09 on Jul 7, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Certainly interesting

He did a great job with the minor league team he bought and also has some experience with the business of hockey. He does wonders with the PR, which is definitely a need for the Stars. If he has the money to help Joe and doesn’t overstep his limits, I think he would be a great owner.

by DFWFan on Jul 7, 2011 9:29 PM CDT reply actions

Just do it right.

Greenberg, Miller, Gagliardi, Gallagher… It’s good to have as many names as possible.
Don’t see any rush right now.

Good times are here and Stars will take what belongs to them. Sooner or Later.

by Henri Muroke on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions

I just wish they could give us updates every now and then...

As a fanbase, we deserve some answers. Even if it’s unspectacular news, I’d like to know at least what’s going on.

by coolcolin09 on Jul 7, 2011 9:37 PM CDT reply actions

At this point I would be ok with somebody coming out and saying that they won't give us an update on what is happening, it at least would be something

by chris1989 on Jul 7, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions

I thought it was pretty well established that he wasn't independently wealthy enough to run a major sports team

He’d be a perfect fit for what this franchise needs if he’s in a similar role to the one he would’ve had with the Rangers. Plus he’d theoretically have a bigger ownership stake here since the dollars are smaller.

by Josh Lile on Jul 7, 2011 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think anybody knows anything at this point.

It’s quiet on the ownership front. REALLY quiet.

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by Taylor Baird on Jul 7, 2011 10:07 PM CDT reply actions

I'm to the 'Any Owner Will Do' point.

Well, maybe not ANY owner. I don’t think we want Hicks back. But out of the options that have been discussed so far, I’m fine with them all. Even Mark Cuban (never thought I’d say that…)

Just someone, please buy this team.

by WingnutInStarsCountry on Jul 7, 2011 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

I would love Cuban...

Such a passionate guy who loves his fans. He may not be the most knowledgeable guy when it comes to hockey, but that’s why we have Joe.

by coolcolin09 on Jul 7, 2011 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I want an owner who loves hockey

The Sabres last owner knew nothing about the game and even said publicly that he had little interest in it. Then Pagula swoops in and changes everything.

Huge difference.

by Mike Russo on Jul 8, 2011 6:37 AM CDT reply actions

I agree here 100%

It can’t just be someone who wants to own a professional sports team.

It needs to be someone who loves hockey.

"He punched the highlights out of her hair... he punched the HIGHLIGHT'S out of her HAIR!" -- Young Neil

by Tsudbury on Jul 8, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions

The last time someone was involved with both teams.....

Things didn’t turn out so well.

by Clint Norman on Jul 8, 2011 6:55 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Greenberg isn't involved with the Rangers anymore

by Josh Lile on Jul 8, 2011 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I generally tend to frown on "ownership groups"

I’m not saying it never works but it doesn’t seem to work in Nashville and some other places. I personally think you need one guy making decisions for a club with the help of his coaching staff. Not a whole board that has to set the budget and discuss to a consensus. I want one guy with a lot of money that loves hockey! Is that too much to ask? Soon please?!?!

Heika suggests that the players were questioning decisions such as Woywitka over Mark Fistric --Brad Gardner

Maybe that's why Woywitka had that puzzled face after that goal....
"Shouldn’t Fistric have scored that?!" --Tsudbury

by EagleBelf on Jul 8, 2011 9:49 AM CDT reply actions

im down with chuck

he’s the people’s champ and he knows how to handle these asshole lenders. what’s not to like about him? its just a rumor but he could be perfect for the doug miller group, he’s got the knowledge of how to see this thing through court and loves to interact with fans. i never saw hicks one time at a stars game, greenberg would be visible and approachable.

by the way worst e-news ever...

by heyitsthatguy! on Jul 8, 2011 1:49 PM CDT reply actions

Looks like there is something to this rumor

http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/07/chuck-greenberg-has-been-approved-to-jum.html

by d1owls4life on Jul 8, 2011 2:30 PM CDT reply actions

i like Chuck

and was a little sad to see him get pushed out of the Rangers. this is completely baseless, but i think Nolan might be an egomaniac and made that happen.

some of the Rangers’ fan friendliness that we were seeing went away to a large degree with Greenberg. if he’s aligning with Miller, Cuban, whomever; I would be happy.

the Gaglardi deal seems to be going nowhere.

by spatulacity on Jul 8, 2011 2:33 PM CDT reply actions