a spokesperson. “In the perfect Ottawa scenario, a guy like Jeff Hunt, the dynamic young owner of the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's, would have a minority ownership position and be the front man for the franchise.” This scenario is probably the most favorable one in which offers greater chance of aiding profitability. In addition, Hunt seems to be in favor of the idea: "[Giles] has talked to me about playing a similar role to Larry Smith (former CFL commissioner) in helping Alouettes owner Bob Wetenhall in Montreal. That's something that might interest me." Other relevant articles have compared Ottawa to other cities in Canada. “[Ottawa is] the fourth largest market in Canada and will help the league expand its television footprint.” Ottawa’s size is no doubt a key feature when comparing it to other established teams in the nation. Presently there are eight CFL teams in Canada. Their financial situations have been well documented. “Of the league's teams only two, Winnipeg and Saskatchewan, are somewhat shaky. Some CFL teams are extremely healthy. The Calgary Stampeders, for instance, broke through the 17,000 season-ticket sales mark on Friday for the coming season.” In addition the rebirth of the Montreal Alouettes is nothing short of remarkable, with seven sellout crowds last season at the McGill University stadium.However, one important question still stands: What has changed since the departure of the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1996. Several articles mention the progress in which the CFL has made and explains how those changes would benefit a profitable situation. "We've turned the league around," said Giles, who predicted CFL profitability within two years. "The Canadian Football League is a very different organization than it was at the end of 1996 when we left Ottawa.” If the CFL’s overall popularity increases, naturally speaking, the demand for the sport will...
