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New jersey leaked!
Consider how many people feel about him, that could be a New Jersey theme.
New jersey leaked!
I'm trying hard to picture a favorable scenario for us fans, but I just can't come up with one.
The NHL is not going to wave any fees. It's possible Glendale ends up subsidising the team and the team not even be in Glendale.
I wonder where we go from here. Without the $ 15M subsidy (ahem... meant 'arena management fee'), the team can't go on. The numbers don't work. Period. So even if there was a temporary relocation to US Airways center, or a new arena being built, no city in the valley is going to subsidize this team.
Ownership has a wonderful opportunity to potentially take over a new market for FREE, with the NHL waiving a reloc fee and suing the city for tens of millions instead. If I'm Barroway, I have zero incentive to stay at this point. Relocation would virtually guarantee attendance for at least 2 to 3 years until the novelty aspect wears out.
I'm trying hard to picture a favorable scenario for us fans, but I just can't come up with one.
As far as the city's concerned, if the loophole they found actually has legal grounds, I can't blame them for walking away. They had to take action within 3 years, and right now the deal looks terrible. They seem to be better off just getting concerts in there. Much cheaper that way. Plus, with the team being terrible, now is a good time for them to get rid of it. No-one in town cares.
The only person able to save this franchise is Bettman with the NHL somehow footing the bill for the lost revenue, making a deal with the Suns, and hoping to cut his losses with proceeds from a lawsuit, but man, the guy must be just burnt out by now. At some point, you just throw in the towel and move on.
"What I want to see is what's in the best interest of the state, and when you can keep a professional franchise here and they can make the proper decisions to do that, I'm all for it," he said. "I'm very curious as to what their solution set is."
Anthony LeBlanc says the team has it's out now...but not considering relocating Coyotes. #NHL
If court goes sideways - per LeBlanc - then they have to consider Plan B. #NHL #Coyotes
LeBlanc asked about moving to the US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix...calls it premature to discuss. #NHL #Coyotes
A serious question here - I wonder if the draft viewing party at GRA is still going to happen.
I've already taken the vacation time for it so I hope it does.
I just listened to a recording of LeBlanc on Bickley's show. The Coyotes are pissed, and for them its not just business, its personal with a capital P. LeBlanc and Barroway walked into a supposed meet and greet to face Mayor, vice mayor and counsel for Glendale wihout advance notice that this meeting would include legal issues and to bring their attorney. They were blindsided with the demand to renegotiate of face what occurred yesterday.
That's the essence of LeBlanc's claim of unprofessionalism.
So I guess no one will be going to this store anytime soon?
http://www.bbb.org/phoenix/business...e/ian-hugh-tire-auto-in-glendale-az-34001034/
Except after he was canned we reversed it.
I understand the fans frustration but again a high percentage of the city of Glendale agreed with this otherwise the city council wouldn't of voted 5-2 for it. I am sure he will continue to get business from those who want that money put elsewhere regardless if its only 2% of their annual budget. Sucks all around to be honest
Oilers fan here,
One thing that down right pisses me off are all these entitled "traditional" markets who talk down you guys because you can't "support your team". It's a crock load of crap.
It's funny because a few years ago I used to think that. I've completely changed my mind on that. We need markets that aren't traditional, it's great for the growth of the game. And for this to happen to you guys, and all the stupid "LOL YOU GUYS DONT DESERVE A TEAM" nonsense going around, it's pathetic.
I really hope the Coyotes stay where they are.
I understand the fans frustration but again a high percentage of the city of Glendale agreed with this otherwise the city council wouldn't of voted 5-2 for it. I am sure he will continue to get business from those who want that money put elsewhere regardless if its only 2% of their annual budget. Sucks all around to be honest
Oilers fan here,
One thing that down right pisses me off are all these entitled "traditional" markets who talk down you guys because you can't "support your team". It's a crock load of crap.
It's funny because a few years ago I used to think that. I've completely changed my mind on that. We need markets that aren't traditional, it's great for the growth of the game. And for this to happen to you guys, and all the stupid "LOL YOU GUYS DONT DESERVE A TEAM" nonsense going around, it's pathetic.
I really hope the Coyotes stay where they are.
Where is that sourced?
Its not sourced but if you think 3/4 of the city council will commit political suicide over 6 million a year without residents being the ones bringing the issues to them you don't know politics. Those people wouldn't go to the meeting they are affluent and aren't passionate like the lower/middle class residents. I'm not saying its right in any way shape or form but there is a reason for it.
I don't follow the NFL so pardon my ignorance, but I'm wondering why the Cardinals play at UoP in Glendale instead of sharing Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe?