Coyotes hire Arena Consultant - News in Two Weeks or Something

[Coyotes2000]

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[CC96]

Today's mah birthday, and the realization that we're leaving Glendale is easily one the top-5 all time birthday gifts I've ever received, and I've had some cool presents in my day.

 

[YotesFan47]

Nice! That's very exciting to hear! I will easily be a STH if they get closer to Phoenix!

And happy birthday CC96!!

 

[Coyotes2000]

Today's mah birthday, and the realization that we're leaving Glendale is easily one the top-5 all time birthday gifts I've ever received, and I've had some cool presents in my day.

Don't want to be a party pooper, but this could end up with the team leaving AZ as a whole. But the team is definitely taking the necessary steps to stay here.

Glendale was ALWAYS a dead end

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Nice! That's very exciting to hear! I will easily be a STH if they get closer to Phoenix!!

You can have mine. Although I can't promise that my seats in whatever new arena they play in aren't obstructed.

 

[cobra427]

Today's mah birthday, and the realization that we're leaving Glendale is easily one the top-5 all time birthday gifts I've ever received, and I've had some cool presents in my day.

Happy Birthday!

 

[PerpetualTankYear]

We have a beautiful 10 year old arena... too bad they placed it about 9 hours away from 90% of the Phoenix area. Look forward to see what the future holds.

 

[_Del_]

If I was renting out a place and the owners wanted me to do all the upkeep, I've dumped $3M+ of my own money into renovating the place, and they keep moaning about changing the lease to a more lucrative one, I think I might look at other places to live, too.

 

[0point1]

I'm scared but hopeful. Hopefully something happens downtown or in the East Valley. Either way would save me about 45 minutes of driving and make it more likely that I will go to games.

 

[More Cooley]

So its Phoenix Coyotes now?

 

[Atrkl]

What a waste of an incredibly nice arena. Good move Glendale.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

If this team ends up back in the Easy Valley again, this message is for those of you who complain about the arena being too far away from where they live; put your money where your mouth is.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

So its Phoenix Coyotes now?

Not even if they move to Phoenix. You're stuck with Arizona.

 

[XX]

Still need to figure out the actual money part of the equation.

 

[0point1]

If this team ends up back in the Easy Valley again, this message is for those of you who complain about the arena being too far away from where they live; put your money where your mouth is.

I complain about the arena being too far but I still go to games; I've been to all 4 so far this season. If they did move back to the east valley then I probably will upgrade from a half season to a full season ticket plan.

 

[AZviaNJ]

If this team ends up back in the Easy Valley again, this message is for those of you who complain about the arena being too far away from where they live; put your money where your mouth is.

Some of us STHers already travel 100+ miles R/T to games (me), but point well taken...in my case I may buy 4 instead of 2 seats.

 

[CC96]

And happy birthday CC96!!

Happy Birthday!

Thank you, guys!

Some of us STHers already travel 100+ miles R/T to games (me), but point well taken...in my case I may buy 4 instead of 2 seats.

Yeah, the cost in gas and mileage on the car alone is brutal. That's not even including the frustration of dealing with rush hour.

 

[Guest]

I live in the West Valley, about 20 minutes away from the arena, so hearing they may leave doesn't warm my heart in that regard. But I realize that some will have to sacrifice for the greater good. Too bad more people don't realize that.

 

[Matias Maccete]

What a waste of an incredibly nice arena. Good move Glendale.

This is one of the saddest things if this whole situation. I love the arena, every seat is great. Such a waste.

 

[_Del_]

Yeah, the cost in gas and mileage on the car alone is brutal. That's not even including the frustration of dealing with rush hour.

It's mostly the traffic/time involved for me. Taking the kids to the game on a school day is nigh impossible for a regular excursion. Gathering them all up from all the different activities, trying to feed them before hand, etc makes it difficult. Especially if I were to leave work at a "normal" time. Then sitting in the traffic on the way there.

By the time I factor the costs, time, etc I'd rather watch from the comfort of home and everyone gets to bed on time if it's a weekday game. Weekend games on the otherhand are fun for all ages.


Happy bday!

 

[rt]

I'd prefer the team to play in Glendale than move out of state. I'd say that the fact both sides are at least positioning themselves to at least appear to want to sever ties puts us a big step closer to the team leaving the state. Being homeless is a good reason to leave. Look at the Thrashers.

I'm certainly not ready to cheer and celebrate this news. It just looks like more drama to me.

 

[rt]

Side Note: everyone keeps citing the Suns lease through 2029. I've heard that means they have to stay in the city of Phoenix until then but not necessarily in the current arena. Is that true? Meaning a move to the very southeastern edge of Phoenix, close to Tempe would be doable for the Suns potentially. Is that right?

 

[Muppet]

Isn't this dude directly involved in getting an NHL team to Seattle?

 

[rt]

Isn't this dude directly involved in getting an NHL team to Seattle?

Dude is directly involved in getting arenas built, from what I understand. Whether that's in Phoenix or Seattle shouldn't matter. Could be both.

 

[Muppet]

IA must be asking him what kind of arena they can build for $5, as that's all they can afford.