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

[SniperHF]

He said he was instrumental in 2 deals already, one being Kessel of course. What was the other?

 

[Mosby]

Says he became a hockey fan when Gretzky went to LA. Like a lot of people.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

This guy reminds me of Mark Cuban, but without the smirky douchiness.

 

[Foggy1097]

Guess I’ll just have to wait until it’s over to watch

 

[The Feckless Puck]

He speaks (in Spanish) a lot about Hispanic pride. He wants to earn their pride, he wants to make them happy, and to fulfill their promise.

 

[Mosby]

He said he was instrumental in 2 deals already, one being Kessel of course. What was the other?

KConn to Soderberg was about a 3 million dollar bump.

 

[CBJ goalie]

He's got personality, and he's passionate.

He also confirmed he's been involved in a couple of moves (Kessel being one of them).

 

[Mosby]

Cohen mentioned looking at possibility of Spanish broadcasts.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Maybe I've got rose-colored glasses on, but how could anyone in this market watch this guy and hear him speak and NOT feel like we're on the cusp of something special?

 

[SniperHF]

KConn to Soderberg was about a 3 million dollar bump.

I mean we were probably going to do something along those lines anyway but I'm sure they did ask the incoming owner for sure

 

[Coyotes2000]

Listening to him for 5 minutes has made the past 10 years worth it.

I’ve got goosebumps man

 

[SniperHF]

He said the s-word hope 98.7 had the dump button ready.

 

[Mosby]

"We all want to win, and I sure as sh!t want to win"

 

[The Feckless Puck]

"We are Coyotes Nation, and I sure as sh*t want to win."

Chills.

 

[Coyotes2000]

HAHA S bomb. I love this guy

 

[Mosby]

Calls Jeff Vinik (Tampa) an incredible owner.

 

[SniperHF]

I wonder if a certain franchise in Phoenix is one of the basketball ownerships he doesn't respect

 

[Prarievarg]

"We are Coyotes Nation, and I sure as sh*t want to win."

Chills.

I really hope there's a way to watch this later.

 

[Jagged Ice]

Listening to him for 5 minutes has made the past 10 years worth it.

I’ve got goosebumps man

Me too! He's exactly what we needed. Love that he addressed the hispanic community and media.

 

[rt]

I had a meeting!!!!!! No!!!!!

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I had a meeting!!!!!! No!!!!!

Man, you're gonna love it.

 

[Name Nameless]

"We are Coyotes Nation, and I sure as sh*t want to win."

Chills.

Lovely guy. Congrats to you.

Seems legit. I'm starting to believe. I must admit, I've been a bit "oh, this is to good to be true". But it seems as he still means it.

And that word. You Muricans are fantastic with your fear of normal words, but that's another thing.

 

[Mosby]

Oh Barroway was there.

 

[SniperHF]

So anywho, he's basically the best guy we could have gotten it seems. Comes off as earnest.


Here's the archive link btw:


https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaCoyotes/videos/vb.91742120782/391685455035685/?type=2&theater

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I said in a BoH megathread several years ago, during the IceArizona years I think, that what we needed was a Mark Cuban style owner, and that we were most likely never ever going to get it.

If anyone is interested in some tender crow sandwiches, I am currently consuming a plate.

Hell, if I weren't at work right now, I'd be on the phone to renew my season tickets.