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It was previously asked by Morgan if the rights to ann expansion team are assignable. I sure hope so.
Mixed feelings on it myself. If he can sell the rights, he will make another large chunk and I hate the idea of that.It was previously asked by Morgan if the rights to ann expansion team are assignable. I sure hope so.
@Coyotedroppings confirmed to be John Gambodoro E5?Piece of shit will be interviewing on Burns and Gambo’s radio station in 40 minutes. Probably patting himself on the back for his investment
Am I reading this right, Meruelo interviewed by Gambo? Should be interestingPiece of shit will be interviewing on Burns and Gambo’s radio station in 40 minutes. Probably patting himself on the back for his investment
I talked the Craig and Petey for a bit last night at the game and asked this exact question. Craig wasn't sure.It was previously asked by Morgan if the rights to ann expansion team are assignable. I sure hope so.
I talked the Craig and Petey for a bit last night at the game and asked this exact question. Craig wasn't sure.
Hope they beat him up and tattoo "Betrayer" on his forhead.
Thanks!My condolences, you deserved better.
The NHL bungled the PR of this so badly that even if a franchise flip-flop of Utah expansion for active Arizona is a good idea, they didn't even remotely try to sell it that way and did the max damage possible. This just sucks in every way.
I hope an NHL arena in an accessible location to the market, an owner who isn't a shyster and the opportunity to just be a normal ordinary NHL franchise (for the first time ever) comes soon.
Hope to see you in 2028!
He's going to double-dip one way or the other. Not fair, but it's reality.Mixed feelings on it myself. If he can sell the rights, he will make another large chunk and I hate the idea of that.
Thanks!
It was poorly managed/messaged at every level. Meruelo and Co are a hot mess.....BOG wanted him out at any cost and gave him 5 year expansion grace period if he can pull off (highly unlikely) a new arena just to get him out of the NHL owners club. Meruelo no doubt has threatened lawsuits if his rights are not protected and here we are.
No duh.Rights aren't assignable and strict conditions for taking on Partners who need to pass NHL test. According to Lebrun those on the inside don't believe Mureulo can get arena deal done.
You're not wrong, although I see it as more of a "don't hold your breath, AZ". Which is probably accurate. As it is, we now get 5 years of "can this guy who was only slightly less awful than your previous owners get this done? and if he does we'll give him team 33 (or 34, etc.. I'm now totally on board with your "32 -> 36", that's you right? Sorry, been a while since I've been over there)I know I look like a noob here, because I'm usually in the Business of Hockey forum.
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Instead the NHL has done a horrible job of avoiding the appearance of "the death of the Coyotes." It's a travesty.
You're not wrong, although I see it as more of a "don't hold your breath, AZ". Which is probably accurate. As it is, we now get 5 years of "can this guy who was only slightly less awful than your previous owners get this done? and if he does we'll give him team 33 (or 34, etc.. I'm now totally on board with your "32 -> 36", that's you right? Sorry, been a while since I've been over there)
Or two. As it will be right next to a 35 year old basketball arena on a 7 year old big renovation. Hmm.The Diamondbacks are going to play a major role if that clock hits zero.
It's 2024, and I assume the Chase lease is through 2027. If the DBacks get a new stadium, what happens to Chase? That's a prime piece of real estate perfect for a sports franchise...
They will air this again at 5:00 pst., but you can see Meruelo's face in the YouTube.
Two biggest things that bothered me were, him talking (they way I heard it anyway), like he needs the theme park district and calling the players his kids, stating he's spoken with them and helped BA pick them.
I know, it's the district (that has not been approved yet) that is my concern.The theme park district is basically a subsidy, and it's right out of the old Ice Clown playbook. It's the kind of "creative financing" thing that made it easy for the Tempe vote to get submarined because the opposition exploited the idea that the "private financing" talking point was a sham.
The other stuff is just straight gaslighting, pitched at the most gullible in the audience.
I think it's gonna be challenged, maybe by Goldwater, if it gets any traction.I know, it's the district (that has not been approved yet) that is my concern.
I don't see Goldwater as a problem on that, we'll see.... maybe.I think it's gonna be challenged, maybe by Goldwater, if it gets any traction.