Coyotes hire Arena Consultant - News in Two Weeks or Something

[SniperHF]

I'd shake my head and tell the barkeep to leave the bottle.

They are supposed to have $3 beer (probably crap but hey) at the draft party .

 

[rt]

I'd shake my head and tell the barkeep to leave the bottle.

I'd drive up to meet you and bring my own bottle.

 

[RemoAZ]

If Toronto signs Stamkos they are in win now mode. I'd try to add players that help them now to the #7 to move to #1. Like maybe Hanzal and Duclair to start. It won't happen anyway but I'd hate to move a package of pics and our best prospects for someone that may or may not be a top player. Not sure if this organization can afford that kind of risk.

 

[rt]

They won't sign Stamkos prior to the draft.

 

[RemoAZ]

Yeah but I bet they know if he's going to sign with them or not already. He's getting the max wherever he goes and I'm sure he knows the teams that will offer him that. I would think he's already told Toronto if he will sign there. He'd instantly be the king of the city. Does he want that pressure or not?

 

[rt]

That'd be tampering.

 

[RABBIT]

That'd be tampering.

This. There haven't been any conversations between Toronto and Stamkos. The only talking that has been done is the media, and while that may be enough to persuade both parties to pull the trigger, there is no such thing as a "handshake agreement" between Stamkos and Toronto. For all we know, he could sign anywhere this summer. Fans have just been relying on the media for speculation.

 

[RemoAZ]

I don't believe that. They might not have spoken to him personal but I'd bet the house there has been conversations with his agent.

 

[rt]

I don't believe that. They might not have spoken to him personal but I'd bet the house there has been conversations with his agent.

Which is tampering. Which if discovered could have meant that Tampa gets awarded Matthews. That's a big risk to take for a jump start on talks. So I'd bet there hasn't been any such communication.

 

[Jakey53]

Yeah but I bet they know if he's going to sign with them or not already. He's getting the max wherever he goes and I'm sure he knows the teams that will offer him that. I would think he's already told Toronto if he will sign there. He'd instantly be the king of the city. Does he want that pressure or not?

That'd be tampering.

This. There haven't been any conversations between Toronto and Stamkos. The only talking that has been done is the media, and while that may be enough to persuade both parties to pull the trigger, there is no such thing as a "handshake agreement" between Stamkos and Toronto. For all we know, he could sign anywhere this summer. Fans have just been relying on the media for speculation.

I don't believe that. They might not have spoken to him personal but I'd bet the house there has been conversations with his agent.

Which is tampering. Which if discovered could have meant that Tampa gets awarded Matthews. That's a big risk to take for a jump start on talks. So I'd bet there hasn't been any such communication.

There is no way Toronto has talked to his agent. Players talk among themselves, and maybe management has heard something thru the grapevine, but that is about it. Like rt mentioned, not worth the risk.

 

[SR]

Without looking at numbers and past successes. How much better is Mathews than Domi in pure raw talent? It cannot be that far lopsided.

I haven't had time to watch the potential of Mathews but I've seen enough of domi to know he's a gem.


I wouldn't trade Domi, Dvorak and the 7OA for Mathews, I know that.

 

[Jakey53]

Without looking at numbers and past successes. How much better is Mathews than Domi in pure raw talent? It cannot be that far lopsided.

I haven't had time to watch the potential of Mathews but I've seen enough of domi to know he's a gem.


I wouldn't trade Domi, Dvorak and the 7OA for Mathews, I know that.

Either would I, but if you take any one of those three out of the trade, I would do it. Domi and Duke had a great first year, but this second year will give us a much better read on what type of players they really are.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

Either would I, but if you take any one of those three out of the trade, I would do it. Domi and Duke had a great first year, but this second year will give us a much better read on what type of players they really are.

And what does this have to do with arena discussion?

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

And what does this have to do with arena discussion?

The last page has been about the draft and not the arena announcement. Jamey has plenty of company. I'm not a moderator, and don't play one on TV.

 

[Summer Rose]

I'd drive up to meet you and bring my own bottle.

I would also come up and bring a mix of Velvet Lachance. Port, blackberry syrup, and honey.

 

[rt]

Good god. Port is not sweet enough?

 

[Summer Rose]

The last page has been about the draft and not the arena announcement. Jamey has plenty of company. I'm not a moderator, and don't play one on TV.

Then there are posters like me, rt, and RR, who would turn every thread into a thread about alcohol if left unchecked.

 

[hbk]

Not having arena resolved kills us for UFA season.

 

[Summer Rose]

Good god. Port is not sweet enough?

I don't actually like the taste of alcohol.

 

[Jamieh]

Isn't there an interview period a week before free agency where teams can talk to free agents but not finalize contract? Wouldn't the Leafs or whoever have a really good indication from Stamkos if he was interested in signing with them?

That'd be tampering.

 

[rt]

Isn't there an interview period a week before free agency where teams can talk to free agents but not finalize contract? Wouldn't the Leafs or whoever have a really good indication from Stamkos if he was interested in signing with them?

Starts day two of the draft. First round is in the books.

 

[Jamieh]

Thanks for info.

Starts day two of the draft. First round is in the books.

 

[AZviaNJ]

<2 weeks til Jun 24. Do we get arena news by then?

My guess we'll hear a "we're in advanced conversation with one of the locations....." broad message which essentially means nothing.

Risk isn't high given expected LV expansion announcement and Carolina ownership situation, but still doesn't bode well for UFA pursuits.

 

[rt]

I think we'll get vague assurances for 10-11 months and then the team will relocate to another market out of state.

 

[AZviaNJ]

I think we'll get vague assurances for 10-11 months and then the team will relocate to another market out of state.

you really believe that? I'd be shocked personally.