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

[SR]

Little more tacky and non humble than I would have hoped, but grateful for sure.

I don’t think he knows a whole lot about the sport, but that’s not his job. I get the consensus he’s there to filter in money.

 

[TheLegend]

Missed the audio on the first few minutes but I love this guy.

Got hit with the arena question a few times but he didn’t make it seem like it’s a critical thing for now. He wants to make the team a successful winner...... in Arizona.

 

[SniperHF]

I don’t think he knows a whole lot about the sport,

I'd probably prefer an owner who doesn't know a lot to one who thinks he knows a lot.

 

[SniperHF]

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

Meetings are 90% a waste of time.

I uploaded the audio separately cause I recorded it so might as well.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Little more tacky and non humble than I would have hoped, but grateful for sure.

Screw humility and tact. I lived for several years in Mexico, and one thing I have never forgotten (and will always love) about Hispanic people is that what you see is what you get. When a guy is that nakedly passionate about something, I take it at face value. It's about time we had someone owning the team that has actual passion, not just to be an owner but to be someone the fans can be proud of. If you replay his comments in Spanish, you'll notice how much he reiterated pride - he certainly feels the weight of being the first Hispanic owner in the NHL, and I think that that plays a big part in why he wants to make the Coyotes a success.

 

[ParisSaintGermain]

He said he would offer sheet Scott Gomez

 

[Coyotes2000]

Poor AC biting it during the introduction.. lol Mr. Meruelo covered it nicely though.

 

[Foggy1097]

Yeah wow. The guy is definitely legit. Worth the wait!

 

[rt]

Meetings are 90% a waste of time.

I uploaded the audio separately cause I recorded it so might as well.

Thanks!

 

[Jakey53]

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?

Talk is cheap. He has a great personality and seems likable.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Talk is cheap. He has a great personality and seems likable.

Talk can be cheap. I mean, look at Anthony LeBlanc.

But then again, look at Anthony LeBlanc and his rhetoric, and then compare it to Meruelo's. Hell, look at LeBlanc's portfolio compared to Meruelo's. Night and day. Meruelo has the receipts.

 

[Jakey53]

Little more tacky and non humble than I would have hoped, but grateful for sure.

I don’t think he knows a whole lot about the sport, but that’s not his job. I get the consensus he’s there to filter in money.

That's why he is a billionaire and we aren't.

 

[rt]

I'm a very happy drunken monkey right now!

 

[RABBIT]

I'm a very happy drunken monkey right now!

You're drunk at work? I knew i liked you.

 

[rt]

You're drunk at work? I knew i liked you.

Soon...soon...

One more meeting and then I'm going to have a Meruelo martini.

 

[RABBIT]

Soon...soon...

One more meeting and then I'm going to have a Meruelo martini.

Make it a Meruelo Margarita because duh and get the marketing guys on the line pronto

 

[cobra427]

I liked his passion and his background. This isn't the first business he has purchased that has problems. His ability to fix it is based on his experience. A hockey team is not special or much different in terms of being a business versus any other business. Its not very complicated. I think he sees it as a giant opportunity and I am confident he can figure it all out, but it will take time. His ability to market to the hispanic market will bode well for attracting new fans and building a new arena in a public/private financing scenario and his heritage is going to help him as well.

Its a good start, lets see what happens

 

[Coyotes2000]

Talk can be cheap. I mean, look at Anthony LeBlanc.

But then again, look at Anthony LeBlanc and his rhetoric, and then compare it to Meruelo's. Hell, look at LeBlanc's portfolio compared to Meruelo's. Night and day. Meruelo has the receipts.

Thing is, we were hopeful with Ice Edge. With Meruelo I know he's the real deal

 

[rt]

I like what he said about seeking out "synergies" with his "vast" holding in media, gaming, and entertainment, now with his sports team. I'm glad that he sees this new opportunity as a part of his overall pie and wants to integrate things. I think that's a good thing for our long-term stability.

I like that he seems very impressed with Cohen and Chayka.

I especially like that he wants to engage the Hispanic community. I've been saying that for years and years. I really hope the team can figure out how attract this untapped demographic. I think it will be good for the valley, the community, the team, and the game. The NHL needs diversity. I want to see ESL kids from Phoenix getting hockey scholarships to D1 schools.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Soon...soon...

One more meeting and then I'm going to have a Meruelo martini.

Rum and Coke. In this case a little cultural appropriation is just fine. Viva el jefe!

 

[rt]

Rum and Coke. In this case a little cultural appropriation is just fine. Viva el jefe!

Rum and coke with lime juice is called a Cuba Libre. Not sure if Cubans drink them, though. Haha. Are Mojitos Cuban?

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Rum and coke with lime juice is called a Cuba Libre. Not sure if Cubans drink them, though. Haha. Are Mojitos Cuban?

I know that and yes they do and yes they are. . I favor mojitos

 

[Tom Polakis]

After watching the presser, I wrote to tell my ticket rep that I'd increase my ticket package upward from 11 games if I had no other life (hard to make all 11 as it is). He replied that he had already received many other favorable responses.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

Rum and Coke. In this case a little cultural appropriation is just fine. Viva el jefe!

...and there's his nickname. first hispanic owner in the NHL.

 

[Mosby]

Soon...soon...

One more meeting and then I'm going to have a Meruelo martini.

Vuvezula!

This guy really is our white knight, both in terms of his Cuban background and his professional background.