Long time Jets/Coyotes PR guy Rich Nairn resigns

[Yotes4Cup]

This glosses over all of the context and nuance that attend this specific discipline in this specific environment - kind of like saying, "Meh, brain surgeon, air conditioning repair, same thing" - but because this is the Internet and context and nuance are both dead, I'll give you a pass.

I understand what you're saying. Working PR for the Arizona Coyotes is tougher than working for most companies in that sector. Also, idk if you're stating that a brain surgeon is above somebody who fixes air conditioners, but comparing the two is hilarious. Let's just say having working heat / AC is far more important to society than corrupt companies in America who need a PR guy for their problems.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I understand what you're saying. Working PR for the Arizona Coyotes is tougher than working for most companies in that sector. Also, idk if you're stating that a brain surgeon is above somebody who fixes air conditioners, but comparing the two is hilarious. Let's just say having working heat / AC is far more important to society than corrupt companies in America who need a PR guy for their problems.

Actually, I'm not saying that at all. I'm saying that working a public relations job is already a stressful job that requires immense creativity with comparatively little financial reward. Putting that job into a sports business environment trebles the stress and demands, and then topping it all off with the diarrhea frosting of a franchise constantly producing scandal after scandal both on and off the ice, makes comparisons to other industries inapplicable.

You've obviously got an axe to grind about something, and I'm not entirely sure what it is, but I've worked in enough disparate industries and roles within them to be able to say with authority that a job like Rich Nairn's can't be directly compared to a run-of-the-mill private sector job.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I'll start to worry if Stan Wilson leaves the organization.

He told me a year nearly to the date ago that he’s thinking of retiring in a few. Doesn’t mean he will, but probably can’t read too much into it, should he leave.

 

[Yotes2000]

He told me a year nearly to the date ago that he’s thinking of retiring in a few. Doesn’t mean he will, but probably can’t read too much into it, should he leave.

His son is a weirdo and was shitcanned from the team already. Surprised he's still there

 

[Coyotedroppings]

His son is a weirdo and was shitcanned from the team already. Surprised he's still there

Nah, Denver’s okay (a good auctioneer), the travel away was more time away from wife and kid than he could make work.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

“I never had sexual relations with that woman.”

Sounds like a lot of jobs in corporate America

True, that’s what makes the long tenure so impressive for anyone in similar situation.

 

[rt]

Who is applying?

Vice President, Brand PR & Communications - Arizona Coyotes

Job Title: VP, PR & CommunicationsDepartment: Brand & Marketing Reporting: President & CEOStatus:&...

www.teamworkonline.com

The VERY FIRST bullet point under “Tasks & Responsibilities” is “Work with Alex Meruelo Jr.,…”

That explains everything as far as I’m concerned.

 

[Jakey53]

hey I am just vocalizing what some of us are worried about. I'm not putting that out there to be sensational.

The team is not moving, period.

 

[TheLegend]

…. meanwhile over in the other forum. conspiracies abound….

 

[Dirty Old Man]

…. meanwhile over in the other forum. conspiracies abound….

lol, *sigh* now i have to go look....

 

[moosemeister]

My coworker is a good friend of Rich. He basically said Rich has an opportunity to stay in the Phoenix area and continue working in some capacity with the sport. Wouldn’t go too far into detail, but the new gig involves far less travel than he had with the Coyotes.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

lol, *sigh* now i have to go look....

same - LOL

 

[0point1]

I'm just surprised someone still worked for the team from the Jets era. Is there anyone else still from the Jets era or Coyotes first days in AZ still working for the team?

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I'm just surprised someone still worked for the team from the Jets era. Is there anyone else still from the Jets era or Coyotes first days in AZ still working for the team?

I think Stan Wilson is the only one left.

 

[TheLegend]

Rich Nairn's replacement.....

 

[TheLegend]

End of an era. Team gave him a great send off last night with the 8-1 win.

 

[Mosby]

Supposedly Biz is leaving too

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Supposedly Biz is leaving too

I mean, he's already basically full time with Chiclets, Pink Whitney, and all that other assorted BS. His biggest utility right now is that he's the only guy in hockey media who is sympathetic at all to the Coyotes franchise, and that should keep going even if he's not working for them anymore.

 

[AZviaNJ]

I mean, he's already basically full time with Chiclets, Pink Whitney, and all that other assorted BS. His biggest utility right now is that he's the only guy in hockey media who is sympathetic at all to the Coyotes franchise, and that should keep going even if he's not working for them anymore.

And he’s more valuable to the Coyotes in these new roles than he ever was a radio analyst / post game host for the Coyotes.

 

[AZviaNJ]

The team is not moving, period.

100% agree. Some US markets are shrinking…especially in the Midwest. STL shrunk 2.4% last year and their population was less than cities like Mesa already. STL, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, etc are expected to continue to see population decline and financial situations continue to worsen.

Sunbelt markets continue to grow. NHL will not abandon a top 5 US population market like Phoenix and will look to expand into Houston but not by eliminating AZ. The Houston Blues?

Wait until ATL gets a 3rd shot before QC….which is likely to happen.

 

[TheLegend]

Supposedly Biz is leaving too

Biz is already gone.

 

[moosemeister]

Supposedly Biz is leaving too

He's been one foot out the door for a while. Hard to blame him. He's got much better opportunities outside of the org.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

He's been one foot out the door for a while. Hard to blame him. He's got much better opportunities outside of the org.

I won't miss him on the radio. Lyndsey Fry is so much better now that she's gotten some experience under her belt, and Biz needs to have an outlet like Chiclets where he can let his full douchebro energy out.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

I won't miss him on the radio. Lyndsey Fry is so much better now that she's gotten some experience under her belt, and Biz needs to have an outlet like Chiclets where he can let his full douchebro energy out.

He means douchebro in the best possible way