Ron*
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First of all, I would say I want the team to stay in Phoenix, for jealous reasons...I want the short hop for the Kings three times a year (unless that is changing, can't remember the new structure).
That being said, it appears that the Coyotes days are indeed numbered in Phoenix. The mayor there is hedging bets that the NHL won't "call their bluff"; however, Daly says there is no bluff, that July 2 is that absolute deadline before the NHL seeks to relocate the Coyotes.
I really think this is the end of the line in Phoenix. All the draws have been drawn. If the Glendale city council doesn't get 4 votes out of 7 to approve that ridiculous deal that was offered last week (more on that below), then the team is gone.
Now what happens if they do get the 4 votes? Well, the deal still won't be done. The deal itself is a non-starter, as there is disagreement over a 5-year "out" clause. The whole thing would be messier than usual, which is saying something for all that has gone on down there.
If the team must relocate, it would be so cool that if they went to Seattle they can call themselves the Metropolitans again. I think that name is pretty unique, given the fact is was branded almost 100 years ago in a different time and mindset.
That being said, it appears that the Coyotes days are indeed numbered in Phoenix. The mayor there is hedging bets that the NHL won't "call their bluff"; however, Daly says there is no bluff, that July 2 is that absolute deadline before the NHL seeks to relocate the Coyotes.
I really think this is the end of the line in Phoenix. All the draws have been drawn. If the Glendale city council doesn't get 4 votes out of 7 to approve that ridiculous deal that was offered last week (more on that below), then the team is gone.
Now what happens if they do get the 4 votes? Well, the deal still won't be done. The deal itself is a non-starter, as there is disagreement over a 5-year "out" clause. The whole thing would be messier than usual, which is saying something for all that has gone on down there.
If the team must relocate, it would be so cool that if they went to Seattle they can call themselves the Metropolitans again. I think that name is pretty unique, given the fact is was branded almost 100 years ago in a different time and mindset.
