Tidbits: Around the League: NHL News

[Dr Jan Itor]

Ouch.

Wow... nice parting gift from Chayka.

 

[57special]

Chayka certainly leaving stink behind him. Think that's the last we see of him in the NHL as a GM.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Chayka certainly leaving stink behind him. Think that's the last we see of him in the NHL as a GM.

His aspirations seem bigger than the NHL

 

[Bazeek]

His aspirations seem bigger than the NHL

Wendy's franchisee -> NHL GM -> President of the Moon

Classic career path.

 

[HotDish]

Wow... nice parting gift from Chayka.

This absolutely blows for a fanbase that wants to start rebuilding. Honestly they should just give their 1st round draft pick to Seattle. Where ever it lands is where the Kraken pick.

 

[2Pair]

If Arizona cries loud enough, Gary will give the picks back.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Zito is a strong hire by Florida

 

[Lapa]

Oof..

 

[57special]

That, on top of their perennial financial problems with their facilities, makes them a possibility to move in the next couple of years.

 

[Wild11MN]

That, on top of their perennial financial problems with their facilities, makes them a possibility to move in the next couple of years.

Agreed. Did they sign a big lease extension recently? Thought I read that a while back, but I couldn’t find anything on it.

 

[TaLoN]

Oof..

Chayka created much of the situation outside of the money troubles the pandemic is causing (beyond their already tight purse strings that franchise has always had). If he didn't walk, he probably wasn't long for the job before getting fired anyway.

 

[HotDish]

Personally I hope to not see Zona move. I don’t think any fan base deserves to see their team relocate. I think they have a lot of issues, but a lot can be fixed by a stable and good ownership.

unfortunately, the pandemic hit the hospitality industry which IIRC is where the new owner has most of his money tied into.

also it is a real shame that their playoffs were in a bubble. If there wasn’t a pandemic, Arizona could’ve sold out their arena and have a chance to create new fans.

 

[AKL]

Personally I hope to not see Zona move. I don’t think any fan base deserves to see their team relocate. I think they have a lot of issues, but a lot can be fixed by a stable and good ownership.

unfortunately, the pandemic hit the hospitality industry which IIRC is where the new owner has most of his money tied into.

also it is a real shame that their playoffs were in a bubble. If there wasn’t a pandemic, Arizona could’ve sold out their arena and have a chance to create new fans.

I was actually surprised by how full their stadium was for the few games I went to this year. I do think the location of the stadium is part of it. It's way out in Glendale right next to the Cardinals stadium, which works for the Cardinals because most of their games are on Sunday. Trying to get to Glendale for a hockey game on a week night, it can take an hour or more from most of the valley with the rush hour traffic. Getting from Scottsdale to Glendale would be like going from Oakdale to St. Louis Park but taking 694. And some parts of Gilbert/Mesa are even further.

 

[AKL]

Arizona really needs an owner like Leipold who doesn't care as much about the money as he does about the sport. A GM who can actually build a good team wouldn't hurt either.

 

[TaLoN]

 

[TaLoN]

 

[Webster]

I heard they have to finish next season, including the playoffs, by June 30th because of the Olympics. So there will be another shortened but intense season, they plan to drop the All-Star and the bye week. Could also be the bubble format again, with empty seats.

 

[Wild11MN]

I feel like they should just do another 60-70 game season and plan on getting back to normal by '21-'22.

 

[57special]

They say full season so there is no premature renegotiation on TV money.

 

[Nsjohnson]

Bobby Ryan bought out. IDK what exactly happened there but I hope it was mutual.

 

[a79krgm]

Bobby Ryan bought out. IDK what exactly happened there but I hope it was mutual.

I'll guess they wanted to do that for some time, but gave him a chance to make a comeback with them so he could stay marketable. If that's the case then that's a class move.

 

[AJ Thelen]

 

[HotDish]

A great career if he is done.

 

[TaLoN]

Completely forgot about this stuff coming this year...

 

[HotDish]

Completely forgot about this stuff coming this year...

I like it, hopefully the Wild knock the logo out of the park also.