Nhl wants Dolan out!!! Thank You!!!

NEW YORK (TICKER) —The National Hockey League is threatening to strip Madison Square Garden of its ownership of the New York Rangers.

The league on Thursday filed a counterclaim against MSG in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against MSG seeking a declaration from the court to proceed with disciplinary against the Rangers’ ownership.

According to a WNBC report, the NHL wants to punish MSG for accusing the league of violating anti-trust laws. MSG has not yet commented on the NHL’s claim.

The league and the Rangers have feuded over control of the team’s web site. In September, MSG sued the NHL, saying it violated antitrust laws by monopolizing control of team promotions. However, a judge ruled in November that the league was within its right to take control of the web site.

In Thursday’s court filing, the league asked a judge to agree that MSG breached its contract by challenging NHL rules. Although it seems unlikely, the NHL could attempt to force MSG - which is headed by Cablevision chairman James Dolan - to sell the Rangers to another ownership group.

The NHL also is seeking compensatory damages for legal expenses incurred while fighting MSG’s lawsuit.

Two great things will happen if Dolan is forced to sell Rangers. One. Rangers will dominate the league for many years to come. Why because anyone can run this team better than Dolan. Two. By the success of the Rangers the NHL will become a better sport to market. Simple economics. If the team in your number one market is winning then people will watch. Fans=money. You all know how much I hate Bettmen but if he is able to force Dolan out who I hate even more I'll make the guy my best man. Ok maybe not but he'll go up a few spots on my list. Even above Curt Schilling. The only downside of the sale is possibly the Rangers would have to move out of MSG. More on this story as it goes on. It ain't over folks. I love hockey fights.