You may have heard about the town hall meeting that the new Preds ownership group is hosting for season ticket holders on February 5 prior to the game against the Carolina Hurricanes. President David Freeman, longtime General Manager and current President of Hockey Operations David Poile and President of Business Operations Ed Lang will discuss the future of the franchise and take questions from those in attendance.

This strikes me as another positive move to engage local fans, and I’m all for it. I hope fans will ask all the tough questions they may be pondering, such as what happens if the team falls below its required attendance average this season, and that Freeman, Poile and Lang will provide candid responses. It’s clear to me that all three of these leaders very much want to keep the team here, and I’m excited about the fresh energy they will hopefully be able to generate for the franchise now that new ownership is on board.