Update II: Rollins part of four-city finanicial entity
The Atlanta native and Los Angeles based filmmaker who recently expressed interest in purchasing majority ownership of the Thrashers is not one of three groups currently doing due diligence about a possible investment in the franchise.
Atlanta Spirit co-owner Bruce Levenson and team president Don Waddell told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday that Stephen Rollins has not made an offer to purchase the team. He is also not one of three groups working with an investment banking firm to invest in the Thrashers. Levenson said earlier this month he expects the process with the three current groups to be completed within 90 days.
Rollins, the head of Lightning Pictures, told the AJC that he is part of a multi-city financial entity with members in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and London that was put together to purchase a majority interest in an NHL team. He said several of the investors are from Atlanta.
“If the opportunity would present itself for me to participate in ownership of the Atlanta Thrashers I would be more than excited,” Rollins said. “I would be humbled with a partnership at any level.”
Rollins, 39, said no bid to purchase the Thrashers has been made. He did not give a timetable for such an inquiry. Rollins said he and other members of his group attended a Thrashers game in December.
Rollins wrote and directed the 2007 film American Identity. He has also appeared in several movies and television shows, some uncredited.
Atlanta Spirit, LLC has been trying to add investors to the ownership group, which includes the Thrashers, Hawks and Philips Arena, for the past year. Levenson said based on the goals of the current potential investors that it was unlikely that all three would commit to the group, but that “one or more” was a possibility.
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J(Z)
May 27th, 2010
11:01 am
well, sh^(
I mean, first.
Alan R.
May 27th, 2010
11:07 am
I spoke to Atlanta Spirit co-owner Bruce Levenson. He told me that Rollins is not one of the three groups that are currently doing due diligence about a possible investment in the Thrashers and/or Hawks.
That’s kind of what the story says. The way Rollins is wording his statements, it gives the impression that he has yet to talk to Levenson, but that he is more than interested in the idea of being an owner.
Telfo
May 27th, 2010
11:08 am
i dont see how this Rollins character has any money to be honest. The website for his production company looks like it was made by a 12 year old in 1997
Alan R.
May 27th, 2010
11:17 am
Telfo, we learn at a young age to never judge a book by its cover.
If he has the capital needed to buy in, then I’m sure we’ll find out soon, right? If not, then this story will disappear.
J.B.
May 27th, 2010
11:30 am
well, at least somebody is interested.
Midfield
May 27th, 2010
11:36 am
AP now reports that Don Waddell secretly vetoed the offer upon finding out that his job would not be guaranteed under the new ownership arrangement. Developing…
Jack
May 27th, 2010
11:42 am
Interesting….. All I care about is better owners but the team stays in the ATL.
gcs
May 27th, 2010
11:50 am
I agree with Teflo. Look at his movie credits at imdb. He hasn’t done anything much beyond bit parts. Unless he is a trust fund baby, I don’t know where his money would come from.
However, I would love to have an owner who:
1. Is from Atlanta
2. Is a hockey fan
3. Has no interest in owning the Hawks as well
Whoever it is, they better give Waddell the boot!
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Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
11:52 am
We need Henry Rollins!! That would be bad-ass!!
JLH
May 27th, 2010
11:56 am
I wonder if Rollins is the grandson of Wayne Rollins, of Rollins Inc……. Atlanta based multi-millionaires, Orkin, etc….. Emory School of Public Health named after him…….
Dan Duffy
May 27th, 2010
11:58 am
Please, Atlanta Spirit…Sell the team. We have a very good group of young players and we desperatley need to add to the team. You have run the team into the ground with the decisions you have made.
Lee
May 27th, 2010
12:07 pm
Awww shucks….but it was expected.
Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
12:16 pm
JLH – I’m afraid his Dad was a cop and not Randall Rollins, successor to the throne of Orkin Inc. How about the idea of playing in the Orkin Nest instead of the Nasty Nest? The Atlanta Ice Pests?
TableHockey
May 27th, 2010
12:25 pm
JLH – while I didn’t put the names together I did wonder if this guy isn’t from a wealthy family. Looking at his production accomplishments I found myself wondering if they were more of a hobby than a means of livelihood.
Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
12:31 pm
From IMDb: “Rollins was born on September 10, 1974, to Dianne (born Dorothy Dianne Hicks), a telecommunications specialist with Bell South and President of the Atlanta chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and James Rollins, a Fulton County, Georgia deputy sheriff. Stephen’s father served in the United States Army Rangers, and his Uncle Edward Rollins served in the Marines.”
Hardly a trust-fund baby!!
“Stephen spent his early years playing sports, mainly hockey and baseball. In 1993, Stephen began his ventures in professional hockey, skating with the Atlanta Knights and Kansas City Blades of the International Hockey League. In 1994, Stephen played with the “New Jersey Rock n’ Rollers of the RHI league, a professional roller hockey league. Since, Stephen has skated with several different NHL, AHL, and IHL teams until an ankle injury in 2004 finally took him off skates.”
Guffaw, chuckle, guffaw! :rolleyes:
jfd
May 27th, 2010
12:33 pm
the atlanta ice roaches
kracker
May 27th, 2010
12:35 pm
Crap, I was hoping he was of the rich Atlanta Rollins!
The Sham
May 27th, 2010
12:39 pm
@ Smoothie – his name is Stephen Rollins not Henry Rollins…
Unless a guy by the name of Turner (or of similar wealth and personality), this franchise (and the perhaps the Hawks too) is just treading water. This has been a debacle from day 1 and all the owners have done is taken the Spirit out of fan base… IMO!
The Sham
May 27th, 2010
12:40 pm
Also, I’d like to say that Waddell has to go, but who would take the job that would be any better?
smokemonster
May 27th, 2010
12:43 pm
He needs the team so he can make a documentary film on the world worst run NHL Franchise. Something like Michael Moore’s and “Roger And Me.” This one will be called “Waddell and me.”
Midfield
May 27th, 2010
12:46 pm
Duluth Zamboni guy, for example…
Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
12:52 pm
The Sham – do idiots like you even read what other people write? It was a joke knucklehead! Oh wait, you’re a knucklehead. Why am I explaining this to you?
jfd
May 27th, 2010
12:57 pm
is he a knucklehead or an idiot
Hockey Fan 10
May 27th, 2010
12:58 pm
Sham, Ted was the orignal owner of the Thrashers and his son is one of the Spirit.
kracker
May 27th, 2010
1:00 pm
hey, all you not-funny people! The sad thing about it is, you’re not funny.
Joe Friday
May 27th, 2010
1:41 pm
“Telfo, we learn at a young age to never judge a book by its cover.”
This is true, but not in this case. The guy is in media, has production companies, and that’s his web site? One look at it and I knew the guy wasn’t serious.
Smoothie, I thought the same thing when I first saw the story, Henry Rollins!
MB
May 27th, 2010
1:46 pm
Yes to Henry Rollins, Smoothie. Black Flag night would definitely go well with Joe Friday’s new black and blue color scheme.
If nothing else, Stephen Rollins has been able to generate a decent bit of publicity for himself. Hmmm, wonder if next he’ll announce his next production is coming out soon.
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Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
2:03 pm
Indeed! I’d be down for Black Flag night and a return to a more bad-ass black and blue color scheme that somewhat copied the old ATL Knights. Anyone know Henry or know someone who knows him?
Henry! Henry! Henry!!
RC
May 27th, 2010
2:05 pm
I know this guy, I am not sure he has enough money to buy season tickets, let alone buy the team. Absolutely a publicity stunt. He did not play any minor league hockey. I think he interned at either 680 The Fan or at 790 the Zone. Someone over there could probably give you more details.
Sage of Bluesland
May 27th, 2010
2:14 pm
He needs the team so he can make a documentary film on the world worst run NHL Franchise. Something like Michael Moore’s and “Roger And Me.” This one will be called “Waddell and me.”
My first nomination for quote of the (new) year. Outstanding one, smokemonster. Maybe then some would finally come to the conclusion that our lisping little fraud of a GM is nothing but an incompetent buffoon…
Midfield
May 27th, 2010
2:39 pm
AP reports that Don Waddell allegedly impersonated Mr. Rollins in an attempt to derail other negotiations by what some people refer to as ‘false flag operation’ using the spy jargon.
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glovesave29
May 27th, 2010
2:56 pm
Smoothie – did he play “with” or play “for” those teams? Big difference. I’ve practiced with the Flames, Knights and even played street hockey with some of the mid-70’s Canadiens. Never saw one damn red cent for my efforts. So I played “with” those teams…guess I had better add those to my resume (!). Viv played “with” the Thrash in a practice this season. I gotta think he’s not claiming to be a big league hockey goalie any more that I am…
kracker
May 27th, 2010
2:58 pm
Hokie posted a link to Rollins’ pic. He looks way to soft to have ever have played hockey.
He sounded pretty good in the AP story, at first. But even before you finish reading it, you’re thinking ‘I bet guy isn’t serious.’ A story about a serious owner candidate would include that he (she) is rich and give some indication where the money came from: from a buisness, interited, etc. Not that the guy is a two-bit movie producer in lala land.
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/_G99vBZrhSI/Premiere+American+Identity+Arrivals/CtAvDBrfz3B/Stephen+Rollins
hrivnak
May 27th, 2010
2:59 pm
The more I read about this guy Stephen Rollins, the less I believe.
He’s got a good way of twisting words… including saying he “skated with” the Knights and Blades, but not actually showing up on the roster.
He says in his IMDB bio that his short film “garnered Academy Award ‘Best Live Action Short Film’ consideration,” though it didn’t win and wasn’t even nominated. “Consideration” is a very loose term. It probably means he played at a festival that is an Academy qualifier (like the Atlanta Film Festival).
His acting roles are very small. He says he had a leading role in a UPN sitcom called Billy’s Magic, though that never made it to air. There’s no mention of this show anywhere on the internet.
Then his production company releases a very sketchy press release, about a “rumor.” They also haven’t really made anything of note. Their website also looks like it was created by a high school student… in 1998.
Nothing makes it seem like he would actually have the money to purchase a ECHL franchise, let alone an NHL one.
It just seems all really sketchy to me. I just don’t believe a word of it.
kovypleasestay
May 27th, 2010
3:02 pm
Too bad, I was hoping we could add MORE owners.
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Midfield
May 27th, 2010
3:11 pm
AP Flash News: World famous architect Art Vandelay, currently working on an addition to the Guggenheim, has also expressed interest in acquiring the majority interest in the Thrashers franchise.
Cubicle God
May 27th, 2010
3:31 pm
@ Midfield
Art Vandelay…ha ha. That seriosuly made me laugh out loud at my desk!
Lee
May 27th, 2010
3:33 pm
He’s a knuckleidiot.
GaVaHokie
May 27th, 2010
3:33 pm
Now let’s not destroy the man here. He’s a native and a long time supporter of Atlanta hockey… His hearts in the right place. Let’s not pick apart his acheivements.
Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
3:36 pm
Nice sleuth work by C-Viv…here’s his latest update:
“Rollins, the head of Lightning Pictures, told the AJC that he is part of a multi-city financial entity with members in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York and London that was put together to purchase a majority interest in AN NHL team. He said several of the investors are from Atlanta.”
Unless one of those Atlanta-based investors is Arthur Blank, no need to get excited I suppose. Perhaps this overweight, ego-inflated buffoon can tap the mind of Sage of Redundant Sagacious Redundancy to be his GM when the partners from the 4-city syndicate pull together their cash for the purchase of the franchise from ASG. Hardy har har har!
Smoothie
May 27th, 2010
3:37 pm
C’mon Hokie, have you seen the trailer for his movie?? There’s better acting at the Village Theatre after-show!!
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Hockeyfan
May 27th, 2010
4:22 pm
I saw the “movie” and hated it. VERY low budget. I bet he didnt raise 6 figures to make his “movie” so what makes you think he could raise anything close to what will be needed to become a part owner much less majority owner?
SSDOG
May 27th, 2010
4:28 pm
I’d rather have Wayne “Tree” Rollins step up….
KLS1
May 27th, 2010
4:34 pm
If Rollins had any money it would quickly be lost with the ASG tentacles in him. Need to buy the team outright and get their collective hands off it before there is any chance to make $.
Love the enthusiasm Rollins has for the team, but does anyone have Tyler Perry’s number…he has the cash to pull this deal off.
jerry
May 27th, 2010
6:22 pm
Sounds kind of like Rollins likes to shoot his mouth off.
Brendan
May 27th, 2010
6:55 pm
Well, flicker of hope. For a while.
Swami
May 27th, 2010
7:27 pm
Any relation to former Atlanta great Tree Rollins? Nah, probably not.
Hokey P. Clisters
May 27th, 2010
8:59 pm
AS reallys need some dough
So its off to searching they go
They got stuck in a pickle
With a left coast wiggle
And Rollins is heard of no mo
Delbert D.
May 27th, 2010
9:02 pm
I think this guy needs a Russian billionaire as a pal…
Not born with a silver spoon in his mouth -
“Rollins was born on September 10, 1974, to Dianne (born Dorothy Dianne Hicks), a telecommunications specialist with BellSouth and President of the Atlanta chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and James Rollins, a Fulton County, Georgia deputy sheriff. Stephen is a graduate of Lithia Springs High School, in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Stephen attended Mercer University, majoring in Communications, Business Management, and Law.”
Former IHL guy -
“In 1993, Stephen began play in professional hockey, skating with the Atlanta Knights and Kansas City Blades of the International Hockey League. In 1994, Stephen played with the New Jersey Rockin Rollers of the RHI league, a professional roller hockey league. Stephen skated with several different professional teams until an ankle injury in 2004 finally took him off skates.”
“In 2004. Stephen launched the EHL, Exhibition Hockey League. The EHL was set up as a non-profit league with the proceeds of each game going to benefit local charities during the 2004 NHL lockout.”
Bit part actor? -
“Rollins began a film career with his acting debut in the films Glory and Career Opportunities as well as the television series In the Heat of the Night and I’ll Fly Away. He has appeared in over 30 feature films and television productions.”
“Rollins is CEO of Lightning Pictures LLC. He wrote, produced, and made his directorial debut with the film American Identity, a tribute to David Angell, the victims of 9/11, and to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.”
From wikipedia
Delbert D.
May 27th, 2010
9:10 pm
This is too much…just Google ’stephen rollins’, and click on the series of photos, “Images of Stephen Rollins”. What a blob! If this guy was still skating as late as 2004, he’s gained about 120 lbs in the last 6 years. His Myspace bio says he’s 100 years old.
Hokey P. Clisters
May 27th, 2010
9:38 pm
Any graduate of Lithia Springs is alright with me! There’s a good Steak and Shake there in Lithia Springs. I really like the Steak and Shakes. Does Mr. Rollins own any Steak and Shakes? A good Steak and Shake beats DQ all day in my book. Just thinking about those good ole steak burgers and thick shakes…..
Dadgummit, now I gotta go out and find a Steak and Shake……………………
Tom Lysiak
May 27th, 2010
10:37 pm
This reminds me of when another Hollywood personality offered to buy the Flames and keep them here. If I recall correctly, actor Glenn Ford offered $8-14 million to Tom Cousins, initially via telegram. He was outbid by “The Devil” and the rest is history.
Two things I will say though….1) I don’t believe history will repeat itself. 2) Apparently, Glenn Ford actually had the money.
Big Dreams
May 27th, 2010
11:23 pm
Hey I want to buy the thrashers too, will the ajc put me in as a prospective buyer, I’m a little low on funds though, looking for investors…I could use the publicity though, Thanks.
The Sham
May 27th, 2010
11:24 pm
@ Hockey Fan10 – thanks for the info, obviously y’all know more about this franchise’s history than I do (A fact I’m not ashamed to admit). At least you were mature enough to avoid the name calling. For second, I thought I was on the GT blogs again…
I’m a casual fan at best since the work stoppage (strike/lockout – I can’t remember nor do I care…), but part of what DOESN’T catch my attention (or financial investment) is that this franchise has no real identity. The 3 best players that have ever come through here don’t wear the jersey anymore. I know Heatley is a head case, but how can you lose him, let go of Hossa and then Kovy and think that your fan base would support that? The Old Ted wouldn’t go for that and evidently Jr. isn’t a chip off the ol’block.
I may be an “knuckleidiot” for not having a dorky sense of humor, but what does that make those who actually bought tickets to this Sham?
@ Kracker 1pm- I concur sir!
J-man
May 28th, 2010
8:53 am
Rollins bio claims that he “skated with” the Atlanta Knights and some other minor league team. Note that this word is not “played”. A check of hockeydb.com confirms that he has never played minor league hockey. At this point, who knows what exactly “skated with” means. He could have gone to 1 practice through some connection with the team. Or it could all be made up as I don’t know how anyone could possibly verify something that supposedly happened 15 years ago and was an inconsequential as this. I will say that anyone who takes Rollins seriously as a potential owner is an idiot.
Don Waddell SUCKS
May 28th, 2010
9:22 am
If you are too poor to own a franchise by yourself, then you are too poor to own a franchise. Multiple owners is a recipe for disaster.
Midfield
May 28th, 2010
9:36 am
The Sham, I think that by this day and age, only two kinds of people read AJC: those who have a sense of humor and the rest are them – knuckleidiots.
Sage of Bluesland
May 28th, 2010
10:56 am
“…I may be an “knuckleidiot” for not having a dorky sense of humor, but what does that make those who actually bought tickets to this Sham?”
Another ‘quote-of-the-year’ entry! Actually, I have an answer to this great question: Sheep.
That’s what I think of when Smoothie and his ilk post…
The humor in their delusion makes it all worthwhile!
Eugene
May 28th, 2010
12:15 pm
thanks to this story, Rollins film studio just saw its internet traffic increase from 1 viewer to 10000000000000.
cl
May 28th, 2010
12:49 pm
Ya think David McDavid is interested? I hear he got a pretty good settlement from Time Warner in the suit.
Supes
May 28th, 2010
12:55 pm
you are too poor to own a franchise by yourself, then you are too poor to own a franchise. Multiple owners is a recipe for disaster.
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Couldn’t agree more. Haven’t we learned yet…enough of the MULTIPLE ownership garbage, that’s the reason why the Thrashers are where they are financially as an organization right now.
GaVaHokie
May 28th, 2010
1:13 pm
Interesting piece on NHL.com about Kirill Kabanov… shouldn’t be any KHL worries, but I still don’t like the kid.
The Kabanov story
05.25.2010 / 1:23 p.m. ET
Of the 100 players invited the NHL Scouting Combine, maybe the most interesting player was Russian-born forward Kirill Kabanov.
Kabanov’s struggles on and off the ice this season have been well-documented — his court battle with the KHL, his wrist injury, leaving his team in Moncton three games into the playoffs, getting booted from Russia’s World Under-18 team.
I wanted to hear Kabanov’s story, and during the 10 minutes he and I talked, he was brutally honest about what happened and where he believes his future lies.
“I can you tell one thing — I will stay in North America forever,” he told NHL.com. “CHL, AHL, NHL — I don’t want to go back to Russia.” He even went as far as saying that he’s considering giving up his Russian citizenship.
With Russian-born players under a microscope for a number of reasons, his words in his Combine interviews are vital. Kabanov’s talents are unmistakable, but his off-ice decisions are what teams have to take into consideration.
I’ll have more on my full discussion with Kabanov on NHL.com on Friday, as well as what a few NHL decision makers think about him.
– Adam Kimelman
GaVaHokie
May 28th, 2010
1:37 pm
Couple interesting tweets surrounding some guys we like at the combine…
TSNBobMcKenzie Lots of draft buzz for Portland’s Ryan Johansen, who just finished Wingate test. Some think he has a chance to be an Eric Staal type.
CraigCustance Talked to one scout about Brett Connolly, who said “I haven’t seen him play a bad game in two years.”
Sean
May 29th, 2010
8:57 am
What Thrashers fan couldn’t relate to this old Black Flag gem:
Depression’s got a hold of me
Depression-i gotta break free
Depression’s got a hold of me
Depression’s gonna kill me
Everybody just get away
I’m gonna boil over inside today
They say things are gonna get better
All I know is they f@#$in’ better
Should be a BlueLand anthem!
Delbert D.
May 30th, 2010
7:08 pm
Ted Turner was interviewed in a walk-through of CNN studios on their anniversary yesterday, and I’d say he was “testy” at best. Might be a good time for him to make a move.
Midfield
June 1st, 2010
8:59 am
Ted Turner seen “testy” in a walk-through of CNN studios? How come this news did not make it to the front pages?
Tim
June 1st, 2010
11:44 am
Is there any way for us to avoid another ownership GROUP? I guess I’ll settle (as if I have any say in the matter) for a group focused on hockey.
Inquiring Minds
June 2nd, 2010
11:30 am
Uhh, where are you C-Viv? On vacay? Or do they have you covering the Atlanta Dream now?
Can you please call Dudley and ask him for an update on FA negotiations with Max A. and Kubina (if there are any) and get his take on the coaching search and see if Craig Ramsay is going to get an interview?
Hell, hockey season ain’t even over yet; we could use a bit more love!
Jack
June 2nd, 2010
6:42 pm
I second those thoughts. e have had four signings and not a peep out of the blog artist
The Sham
June 2nd, 2010
9:31 pm
I think he’s been out looking for Nicole Brown Simpson’s killer with OJ at the golf course… Oh that’s right, OJ’s in jail… well at least he has an excuse for not communicating effectively with his FOLLOWERS… bahhhh bahhhh
Marynell Meadors
June 3rd, 2010
5:01 pm
At least the Atlanta Dream are winning…
Sage of Bluesland...
June 3rd, 2010
5:02 pm
needs to run this franchise. At least he gives a damn!
Dave
June 4th, 2010
3:37 pm
Arthur Blanks… now would be your time to buy the thrash and make them into a winning team just like you made the falcons winners!
Brendan
June 4th, 2010
10:37 pm
Dave, without a significant percentage of the profits of Philips Arena, it’s a money loser for Arthur Blank. For Blank to swing this thing, he’d really need to buy the Hawks, Thrashers, and Philips Arena, on a “sweetheart” of a deal. But I doubt these owners just want to give it all away for a “song.” What they really want to do … is rid themselves of Belkin and replace his capital contributions with a new investment partner. Blank is not stupid enough to do business with these guys as partners. Well, not unless he had final ’say-so’ as majority owner. I’ve stopped hoping that the Spirit will simply find a new investor. But I haven’t stopping hoping that they sell the Hawks, Thrashers, and Philips Arena to an isolated owner, so that the team’s ownership can have a face beside it.
tee byrd
June 15th, 2010
6:38 pm
listen people he don’t have a pot to piss in. im his cousin he is from lithia springs ga he does no alot of people and is a great guy but he just wants people to like him.
TheTruth
August 11th, 2010
1:50 am
Stephen Rollins is a pathalogical liar. That is a fact.
He never stepped foot on the set of Glory. He never even tried to ice skate until the Atlanta Knights came to town. Take a look at him! He’s fat! He’s always been fat. Common sense should tell you he never played pro hockey. On so many of his bio sheets he says he was born in 1974 yet in the article about him purchasing the Thrashers it says he’s 39 (he’ll be 40 this Sept). I could go on and on. He really needs to seek professional help. The guy is sick and a master liar. He can talk his way into anything because lying to him is beyond natural… it’s in his blood.