Editor’s note: This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises and much more.
They’re not always talked about as much as star players, head coaches and general managers. And, in many cases, they’re not in the limelight.
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But one thing I’ve seen repeatedly covering the NHL the past 20 years is the value of a good owner to an organization — and the disruption that can come from having a bad one.
Owners set the tone for their franchises. They, ultimately, pick who is in charge of their most important hockey decisions, as well as the organization’s key business
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