Confirmed with Link: All Encompassing Arena Talk: Meruelo focused on winning auction, but now may be looking for buyers (in and out of state)

[Coyotedroppings]

The scale is off in the overhead rendering, but beyond that it looks pretty nice. Definitely fits in with the surrounding developments, IMO.

I wonder if they're going to have the opposing teams' planes staged at KSDL rather than Sky Harbor - I'm assuming that once the Hundred Acre Wood is finished, an onsite hotel will serve as opponent lodgings.

NICE! Remember the chicken wings in Buffalo episode of “Coach”?

Typing out this tweet made Fatty so sad he could barely finish his breakfast.

Me thinks the asshats just may have the NHL by the balls on this, but who knows?

Well… except Jakey LOL

 

[Coyotedroppings]

The scale is off in the overhead rendering, but beyond that it looks pretty nice. Definitely fits in with the surrounding developments, IMO.

I wonder if they're going to have the opposing teams' planes staged at KSDL rather than Sky Harbor - I'm assuming that once the Hundred Acre Wood is finished, an onsite hotel will serve as opponent lodgings.

NICE! Remember the chicken wings in Buffalo episode of “Coach”?

How did the 24 year old with a nose-ring get the renderings? Why didn't they hire a professional? Buck stops at the top.

symbolic of Yote fans being lead by the nose in all this.

 

[moosemeister]

The Coyotes and Bettman seemed to have pissed off an entire country this morning. Haha

 

[Jagged Ice]

AI thinks I'm joking.

It seems like any news related to the Arizona Coyotes is a major breaking story in Canada; especially news related to relocation and/or arena updates. Does Canada issue an amber alert to its citizens anytime some news is released about the Arizona Coyotes?​

I understand you're joking about the importance of Arizona Coyotes news in Canada. While hockey is popular in Canada, Amber Alerts are extremely serious and only issued for child abduction emergencies.
There's no Canadian equivalent of Amber Alerts for sports news. Canadians would likely get Coyotes updates through regular news channels, not emergency alerts.

edit

I'm not joking. Arena renderings of the the new arena were released earlier today and all of Canada is losing their shit again!​

That's hilarious! While I can't verify reports of all of Canada freaking out over Coyotes arena news (it likely has more to do with local Arizona fans being excited), there are a couple of things to consider:

1. Local News vs. National News: The Arizona Coyotes arena situation is a big deal in Arizona, especially for hockey fans. Local news outlets there would definitely cover it as breaking news. It's possible the story is being picked up by some national sports networks in Canada, but it wouldn't be the top story everywhere.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Typing out this tweet made Fatty so sad he could barely finish his breakfast.

So even if Frank Seravelveeta is right, all we gotta do is make it to the auction and even if we lose, we aren't moving this year. Can't imagine us not getting there at this point - especially if the team "accidentally" released the renderings.

 

[Edenjung]

I don’t know that it would be the “front office” so much a 24 year old with a nose-ring who’s just trying to do her best. Haha. I’ve worked in an agency.

Well then we better praise her. She does a good job.
And i mean that.

 

[TheLegend]

NHL watching closely as Coyotes pursue land for new Phoenix arena | Arizona Coyotes

Auction in June; League focused on team playing in Arizona next season

www.nhl.com

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Even if we lose the auction and meruelo is forced to sell in disgrace, us staying for another year opens up a full year of the NHL courting Ishbia/other owners

 

[The Feckless Puck]

It's all about June, folks.

If Meruelo makes it to June, he wins the auction. I'm about 90% sure of this.

The zeptosecond that the acquisition becomes official, the NHL is gonna announce expansion with Salt Lake and Atlanta, IMO.

 

[RABBIT]

Start at 3:51. I caught something interesting that Elliotte said. He mentioned that we need to pay attention to the wording when the auction gets announced. Says that there may be a possibility that the wording states that if you buy the land, you have to build an NHL arena. Have to think that would favor us.

 

[rt]

So even if Frank Seravelveeta is right, all we gotta do is make it to the auction and even if we lose, we aren't moving this year. Can't imagine us not getting there at this point - especially if the team "accidentally" released the renderings.

Auction to season is 3 months? SLC would need 15 months from Auction at absolute minimum to e ready.

 

[Arizonatah Coyetis]

No way in hell the NHL kills this before it goes to auction. So we're playing here next season no matter what. And I believe AM gits 'er dun.

 

[Sinurgy]

Dude these are beautiful

That's what I'm sayin, holy shit that's nice. That actually looks like the first class XG is always going on about!

 

[rt]

Start at 3:51. I caught something interesting that Elliotte said. He mentioned that we need to pay attention to the wording when the auction gets announced. Says that there may be a possibility that the wording states that if you buy the land, you have to build an NHL arena. Have to think that would favor us.

I think this is going to be straightforward. The state and surrounding municipalities want the arena there, they want the Yotes to win. Voters don’t get a say. Unions in this state are toothless. I think the appraisal price is the purchase price and it was a done deal when they agreed on that.

Well then we better praise her. She does a good job.
And i mean that.

she’s not gonna date you bro

 

[hbk]

I think this is going to be straightforward. The state and surrounding municipalities want the arena there, they want the Yotes to win. Voters don’t get a say. Unions in this state are toothless. I think the appraisal price is the purchase price and it was a done deal when they agreed on that.

Agree completely.

 

[AZDesertKnight]

That's what I'm sayin, holy shit that's nice. That actually looks like the first class XG is always going on about!

This location could actually be a rodeo drive and not be a joke.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Start at 3:51. I caught something interesting that Elliotte said. He mentioned that we need to pay attention to the wording when the auction gets announced. Says that there may be a possibility that the wording states that if you buy the land, you have to build an NHL arena. Have to think that would favor us.

If indeed that verbiage is in the land use wording, then we'll know for sure that there was some level of... I don't want to say "collusion," but at least an understanding... between Phoenix and Meruelo on this. Because if that is the case, that's as much as gifting the land to Meruelo (albeit with a hefty "convenience charge") in the auction process.

Auction to season is 3 months? SLC would need 15 months from Auction at absolute minimum to e ready.

Three months wouldn't be enough time. But if the league decided to force a move now, they and Ryan Smith would have plenty of time to get things in order. Your insistence that the franchise would have to essentially be rebuilt from the ground up does not apply - in an emergency relocation scenario, the only thing that the league and the franchise would need are buildings to work and play in and an executed sale agreement. The entire org chart, the total franchise apparatus, would be packed up lock, stock, and barrel and moved 12 hours north, and any pieces that didn't make the trip would be compensated for by the Utah Jazz/Real Salt Lake management infrastructure. All existing contracts and agreements would remain in place.

The NHL 100% has its ducks in a row behind the scenes in case this contingency becomes necessary. Thankfully, it looks for now like it won't be needed.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Some of the greatest minds now are 20 to 30 with nose rings. Most of our corporate lawyer were covered in tattoos. The suit doesn't even exist anymore. Times are changing

Great minds don't wear suits? Politicians wear suits.

 

[moosemeister]

said that a few pages back.

You will not make it to the auction if the city and land trust don’t like your plans.

 

[rt]

If indeed that verbiage is in the land use wording, then we'll know for sure that there was some level of... I don't want to say "collusion," but at least an understanding... between Phoenix and Meruelo on this. Because if that is the case, that's as much as gifting the land to Meruelo (albeit with a hefty "convenience charge") in the auction process.

I think you just described standard operating procedure.

Three months wouldn't be enough time. But if the league decided to force a move now, they and Ryan Smith would have plenty of time to get things in order.

Still too late. Not even close to enough time if it happened today.

Your insistence that the franchise would have to essentially be rebuilt from the ground up does not apply -

Yes it does.

in an emergency relocation scenario…the entire org chart, the total franchise apparatus, would be packed up lock, stock, and barrel and moved 12 hours north

No it wouldn’t.

, and any pieces that didn't make the trip would be compensated for by the Utah Jazz/Real Salt Lake management infrastructure. All existing contracts and agreements would remain in place.

Fantasy. These aren’t feudal lords with serfs. This is america.

The NHL 100% has its ducks in a row behind the scenes in case this contingency becomes necessary. Thankfully, it looks for now like it won't be needed.

There’s a 0% chance the Coyotes will play in SLC next year, regardless of anything having to do with the auction.

I suspect there will be one bid at the auction and that this process is designed that way. Precedent suggests that’s the case.

This location could actually be a rodeo drive and not be a joke.

100%

This makes sense.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Still too late. Not even close to enough time if it happened today.

Yes it does.

No it wouldn’t.

Fantasy. These aren’t feuds lords with serfs. This is america.

There’s a 0% chance the Coyotes will play in SLC next year, regardless of anything having to do with the auction.

 

[TheLegend]

Start at 3:51. I caught something interesting that Elliotte said. He mentioned that we need to pay attention to the wording when the auction gets announced. Says that there may be a possibility that the wording states that if you buy the land, you have to build an NHL arena. Have to think that would favor us.

Ooooh.... that'll generate a few pages in the megathread.

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Ooooh.... that'll generate a few pages in the megathread.

You’re assuming the people in the megathread have any comprehension skills

 

[TheLegend]

You’re assuming the people in the megathread have any comprehension skills

I just know how they will react.

 

[Edenjung]

she’s not gonna date you bro

Damn