Again,
Last we heard, these two things are true:
Jacobs wants Houston.
Fertitta doesn't necessarily want to pay the price.
How that comes out? We don't know yet. It could be that....
1- Fertitta was actually negotiating with his statements. Or.....
2- Fertitta was being honest, and doesn't think 500+ Million works for him. Or.....
3- Jacobs is trying to put some pressure on Fertitta with Houston fans.
The comments about 'no need for relocation' are absurd, obviously. The league, through Houston, is trying to put pressure on Calgary (and it may be working).
And, we still have reason to believe that, if Fertitta offered 500M for the Coyotes tomorrow, they would be playing in Houston next year.
So, anyone who thinks they can figure out what's going to happen is just guessing. Even the BOG doesn't really know how this will all fall.....