What is the real reason why Ken Holland came to Edmonton? Welcome to 'The Syndicate' from the Business of Hockey and the Goal. Enjoy some music from local independent musicians, and let's talk some Hockey and Business. 'The Syndicate' talks about the hockey ownership groups, organizational initiatives focused on by hockey ownership such as analytics, and how this relates to other businesses. 'Between the Hash Marks' and 'The Syndicate' make up the 'Business of Hockey and the Goal' series defined as 'Where the Past, Present, and Future of Hockey intersect'. (Credit: music at the end of the episode provided by (@DeadRatMan Twitter) | ‘Business of Hockey and the Goal’ is made up of 3 episode formats: ‘Between the Hash Marks’ focuses on Hockey Management and the On-Ice Product; ‘The Syndicate’ focuses on decisions and initiatives by the Hockey Ownership Groups, and discusses the new generation of hockey that is becoming technically advanced for example hockey analytics; ‘PowerInsights’ compliments ‘The Syndicate’ focusing on insights, knowledge and methods in advanced business, for those hockey fans who are or want to be Entrepreneurs. New Episodes every Thursday