Fate of Coyotes decided in 2 decades(?)

[Coug00]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

I've heard that one of the reasons Glendale city council is dawdling around with this is that they KNOW Seattle wouldn't be ready for next year so in essence they can do dick all and the league will probably have to own the team for ANOTHER season. This is akin to torturing someone (the Coyotes franchise) to the brink of death, nursing them back to something resembling health then torturing them all over again.

There's nothing holding Seattle back from having Key Arena ready in time for the preseason. It's simply a dump for hockey due to the small footprint causing view obstructed seats. Barry Ackerly was a deceitful prick, but that's another story.

I could be wrong, but I get the feeling this is a Hail Mary by Sherwood to keep the Coyotes. Their plan to pay back the NHL and keep the Yotes is the definition of irresponsible insanity.

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[BunnyHardaway]

Really wish the league would at least consider Quebec, but Bettman hates Canada as much as David Stern hates Seattle. They're ready now and they have a new arena already under construction.

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by JJLinn

Really wish the league would at least consider Quebec, but Bettman hates Canada as much as David Stern hates Seattle. They're ready now and they have a new arena already under construction.

It's not that. Bettman is saving Quebec City and Toronto 2 for expansion, as they'll be willing to pay much, much more than a Seattle ownership group would.

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

It's not that. Bettman is saving Quebec City and Toronto 2 for expansion, as they'll be willing to pay much, much more than a Seattle ownership group would.

Bingo!
Bettman knows that QC and Tor2 can and will pay a ridiculous amount of money for an expansion team.
And both cities will survive the down seasons during the building process.

The same cant' be said for many other prospective NHL cities - like Seattle.

[ImTellinTim]

So when the NHL expands to those two spots, that's when we welcome Detroit and Columbus back to the Western Conference? That'll go over well!

[Money99]

Quote: Originally Posted by ImTellinTim

So when the NHL expands to those two spots, that's when we welcome Detroit and Columbus back to the Western Conference? That'll go over well!

LOL. I was wondering that too.

But I wouldn't be surprised if both QC and Tor2 would be told they'll be in the west and have to pay their dues before things can be re-arranged.

[Coug00]

Quote:

Bettman, speaking after the NHL’s Board of Governors meeting in Manhattan, was asked if a new deal for the Coyotes needs to be approved by July 2. “I don't want to be more specific than I'm going to be, but if the council doesn't approve it so that this transaction can close, I don't think the Coyotes will be playing there anymore,” said Bettman.

http://www.king5.com/sports/NHL-Comm...213414601.html

Rumors are the council is going to vote down this deal (easily). It seems the only reason to push for a vote is to allow this awful deal to go public and justify why they are letting the Coyotes go.

[Coug00]

The city council said the RSE proposal is a non-starter. City council counters with an offer this afternoon and it's already been rejected by RSE. No vote will happen before the NHL's deadline.

If the NHL sticks to their word, it's Seattle or Quebec City.

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