"I'm just not gonna waste $100 million just because …
Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, defended his decision not to spend an additional $100 million on player travel, calling it a strategic financial choice. He criticized media narratives labeling him as cheap, emphasizing the importance of cost efficiency. Dundon compared the Blazers' spending to his team's, stating the Blazers spend significantly more.
- ▪Tom Dundon said it was a 'mistake' to not send 2-way players on the road.
- ▪Dundon stated the Blazers spend $100 million more than the Hurricanes.
- ▪He said he won't waste $100 million just because someone wants to write an article calling him cheap.
- ▪The comments were made during an interview on the Game Over podcast.
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