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Failed Sale and Relocation Attempt
- Craig Leopold bought the Nashville Predators, but struggled with low revenue and fan interest.
- He attempted to sell the team to Jim Balsillie, who planned to relocate it, causing Leopold to cancel the deal.
Fan Campaign Saves Team
- Fans launched the "Our Team Nashville" campaign to boost ticket sales and demonstrate local support.
- This successful campaign made it difficult for any new owner to relocate the team.
Del Biaggio's Fraud
- William "Boots" Del Biaggio, a venture capitalist, bought a stake in the Predators using fraudulent financial statements.
- He obtained loans using forged documents and was later sentenced to prison for his scheme.