Since becoming majority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes in Jan. 2018, Tom Dundon has been one of the NHL's most unconventional owners. Look no further than the team's choreographed victory celebrations, which have ranged from players competing in "duck, duck, goose" to human bowling.
On Tuesday, Dundon continued down an uncommon path: He invested $250 million to become chairman of the Alliance of American Football, the new eight-team spring pro league that debuted to strong ratings and reviews. The NHL told ESPN that Dundon didn't need its permission to take on the role, nor were they concerned that the financial commitment would adversely affect the Hurricanes.