There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the potential sale of the Montreal Alouettes and it seems control of the franchise could be taken over by the Canadian Football League.
Former CFL running back Eric LaPointe had been outspoken about having a group that wants to purchase the Alouettes and run it with local people involved.
The Canadian Press’ Dan Ralph reported at the end of March during the CFL combine that the league could assume ownership of the Alouettes while it looks to find a new buyer for the franchise.
Robert Wetenhall has owned the team since 1997 when he brought the team back from the brink of insolvency. He was responsible for the team’s successful relocation to Percival Molson Stadium and eventually expansion while overseeing the team’s run of dominance from 1999 to 2012 when the Als finished first in the East Division nine times in 14 seasons, winning three Grey Cups.
The team has fallen on hard times in recent years, missing the playoffs for four straight seasons, the longest streak in franchise history. The Alouettes have struggled at the gate as well as fans have tired of the perpetual on-field ineptitude.
While collective bargaining agreements negotiations are ongoing, the CFLPA is aware the league is actively involved with Montreal.
