GDT: Press Conference Introducing Alex Meruelo as Coyotes Owner, 1pm, @GRA

[awfulwaffle]

What I liked about the article has already been echoed. Community outreach. That has improved tenfold since Cohen has come poin board. And now that we have a legitimate owner, we should be able to use that to our advantage. He should be able to get his team better connected with other teams offices, and really understand what helped other teams grow their fanbase. All good things moving forward it looks like. Just need to keep executing.

 

[RABBIT]

I'm thoroughly impressed with Cohen as CEO. Best CEO we've had by far, still young, hungry and full of potential.

I bet Alex Meruelo is thrilled to have him.

 

[Coyotes2000]

I'm thoroughly impressed with Cohen as CEO. Best CEO we've had by far, still young, hungry and full of potential.

I bet Alex Meruelo is thrilled to have him.

It helps when you have roots in the community and actually care

Anthony LeBlanc was a clown

 

[Jakey53]

What I liked about the article has already been echoed. Community outreach. That has improved tenfold since Cohen has come poin board. And now that we have a legitimate owner, we should be able to use that to our advantage. He should be able to get his team better connected with other teams offices, and really understand what helped other teams grow their fanbase. All good things moving forward it looks like. Just need to keep executing.

The ONLY thing missing in the equation is WINNING.

 

[Dale Gribble]

It's very early, but Meruelo seems like the type of owner the Coyotes have needed from day one. Hopefully, he can figure out how to grow the fanbase in Arizona, and talk of Ownership issues, and potential moves come to an end.

On a side note: Not from the area, but from my understanding the City of Phoenix wanted a joint arena not too long ago, so IMO it's sad that Sarver got his way, and the Phoenix Metro isn't going to get a new joint facility for the Coyotes and Suns. I think that would've been great for everyone, but I guess until the day the Suns and Coyotes are under the same owner, it's just wishful thinking.

 

[Mosby]

The Vinik comparable is particularly interesting because the Coyotes were one of the teams Vinik was looking at before he decided to buy the Lightning.

 

[Coyotes2000]

The Coyotes have wiped out all of the weight room and will be redesigning it with all new gear.

Nice!

 

[Prarievarg]

The Coyotes have wiped out all of the weight room and will be redesigning it with all new gear.

Nice!

Probably pocket change. Nonetheless it sends good a message.

 

[Mosby]

The Coyotes have wiped out all of the weight room and will be redesigning it with all new gear.

Nice!

Grabner and Chychrun looking for more of a challenge.

 

[Coyotes2000]

Probably pocket change. Nonetheless it sends good a message.

I've noticed the locker room is redone and the hallways are repainted. Mr. Meruelo making a culture change right off the bat

 

[CBJ goalie]

Interesting to note he's putting money into the GRA - must be planning to stay there for a bit, at least.
(Yes, I know a new arena can't be built tomorrow - more about making a point of his commitment to their current placement for the interim)

 

[rt]

Still feels too good to be true. I can’t stop waiting for the catch.

 

[TheLegend]

Still feels too good to be true. I can’t stop waiting for the catch.

The catch will be we continue to get screwed in the draft lottery for another 20 years.

 

[Mosby]

^ That and the Kessel trade. I don't think we're getting a press conference for that though, unfortunately. Maybe we need a new PR department. We should be screaming from the top of Camelback Mountain, "Phil Kessel is an Arizona Coyote!"

 

[Jakey53]

Interesting to note he's putting money into the GRA - must be planning to stay there for a bit, at least.
(Yes, I know a new arena can't be built tomorrow - more about making a point of his commitment to their current placement for the interim)

Who said it's his money? I would think the COG footed a big chunk of that.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

^ That and the Kessel trade. I don't think we're getting a press conference for that though, unfortunately. Maybe we need a new PR department. We should be screaming from the top of Camelback Mountain, "Phil Kessel is an Arizona Coyote!"

Under promise and over deliver. Build a winner and they will come.

Yeah, I'm also superstitious in that Coyote individual player build ups have always fallen flat.

 

[moosemeister]

^ That and the Kessel trade. I don't think we're getting a press conference for that though, unfortunately. Maybe we need a new PR department. We should be screaming from the top of Camelback Mountain, "Phil Kessel is an Arizona Coyote!"

Kessel doesn’t want to do one right now

 

[AZviaNJ]

Under promise and over deliver. Build a winner and they will come.

Yeah, I'm also superstitious in that Coyote individual player build ups have always fallen flat.

Smart business positioning, the opposite of that term should be called "Anthony LeBlanc".

Meruelo please don't Anthony LeBlanc!

 

[TheLegend]

Who said it's his money? I would think the COG footed a big chunk of that.

CoG isn't obliged to remodel training facilities. They put $1.5 million in towards the arena scoreboard system out of the estimated $10 million it cost, they will fund the basics like the ice plant and general suite upgrades, wifi systems, etc. because they are used for all events.

 

[Jakey53]

CoG isn't obliged to remodel training facilities. They put $1.5 million in towards the arena scoreboard system out of the estimated $10 million it cost, they will fund the basics like the ice plant and general suite upgrades, wifi systems, etc. because they are used for all events.

Ice plants used for all events? Unless you have a copy of the lease I don't think any of us can say with any certainty who pays for what and how much each pay for repairs, remodeling etc.

 

[TheLegend]

Ice plants used for all events? Unless you have a copy of the lease I don't think any of us can say with any certainty who pays for what and how much each pay for repairs, remodeling etc.

Never heard of Disney On Ice?? Stars On Ice?? AEG can book ice shows independant of the Coyotes because the ice plant is an integral part of the arena. It's there reardless if there's a hockey team or not.

Coyotes are a tenant in an arena that has a built in ice system. They pay rent to use that system, but are not obliged to pay for it's upkeep, that's AEG's job.

 

[Coyotes2000]

Who said it's his money? I would think the COG footed a big chunk of that.

Not with cosmetic upgrades like this and a new workout facility essentially.

He's definitely slamming his rod onto the table. Great moral boost for the guys

 

[Mosby]

Longtime Coyotes supporter John Shannon is out at Sportsnet. So too is Nick Kypreos.

 

[Jamieh]

Longtime Coyotes supporter John Shannon is out at Sportsnet. So too is Nick Kypreos.

It's been a deck clearing year at Sportsnet. All of the Hockey Central group are gone.

 

[RABBIT]

Longtime Coyotes supporter John Shannon is out at Sportsnet. So too is Nick Kypreos.

Sucks about John Shannon, always liked him. Nick Kypreos on the other hand, I can't stand him. I'm not sure what it is, I think it's a mixture of a lot of things.

Both will land on their feet relatively quickly, Pierre LeBrun being let go from ESPN was probably the best thing that could have ever happened to him. I can see John Shannon finding a job pretty much anywhere in hockey media. I can see Kypreos trying to start a podcast or some shit like that