Confirmed with Link: All-Purpose "Days of Our Meruelo" Talk

[Jakey53]

From an Ian Mendes article:

"Smith does not want his pursuit of an NHL team to come off as though he’s poaching the Coyotes from afar.

“People who know me know I’m pretty direct. If that were the intention, I would just come out and say that,” Smith says when asked if it appears he is targeting the Coyotes. “We’re not about trying to mess with anybody else’s world. I know what it’s like to be in a partnership like we are in the NBA. There is a way to go about it.”

Smith maintains an open line of dialogue with NHL officials, but he’s mindful not to step over any lines.

“I don’t want to get involved with how they deliver a team. We’re showing that we’re ready and that’s what we’re putting forward,” says Smith. “We talk to them frequently. They know our interest. They see what’s going on. They see the value, and they’re intrigued.”"

Maybe he should shut up then. Asking the fans to name the team is just adding fuel to the fire for all those dumb Canadian so called journalists assholes.

 

[Jakey53]

I can't see how anyone could have possibly thought it made sense for the guy to just take another franchise at the draft with zero time to actually build up to it and introduce it to a new fanbase. You can do it in Canada, for obvious reasons, but any businessman worth a dime would know it would be crazy to do it that way in SLC. That rumor never held up to even a basic logic check.

You do know that the average Joe is stupid and believe everything they hear.

 

[Jamieh]

Maybe he should shut up then. Asking the fans to name the team is just adding fuel to the fire for all those dumb Canadian so called journalists assholes.

You do know he's next in line for an expansion team right? Maybe, just maybe that's the team he's trying to name?? I'm starting to think you watch hockey without sound as you seem to think anyone else's words and thoughts are wrong and meaninglessness? Also just found out all the folks who write this stuff are Canadian???

 

[Jakey53]

You do know he's next in line for an expansion team right? Maybe, just maybe that's the team he's trying to name?? I'm starting to think you watch hockey without sound as you seem to think anyone else's words and thoughts are wrong and meaninglessness? Also just found out all the folks who write this stuff are Canadian???

And when is that? How long does it take to name a team? Anything negative about the Coyote's, whether true or not most times comes out of Canada.

 

[Jamieh]

And when is that? How long does it take to name a team? Anything negative about the Coyote's, whether true or not most times comes out of Canada.

Chief media guy complained about here lately seems to be from Philadelphia? Have you ever heard of "top of mind advertising "? You don't think the Coyotes will advertise 4 seasons time arena constantly? That's what Smith is doing, trying to create a buzz. And if Coyotes intend to move he will surely be ready to act quickly, as he has said to League.

 

[Prarievarg]

And when is that? How long does it take to name a team? Anything negative about the Coyote's, whether true or not most times comes out of Canada.

I believe it's less about naming the team, more about generating some buzz

 

[The Feckless Puck]

Was the cigar any good though?
That can make all the difference.


The organisation right now:
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Shut it down, folks, the memes will never get better than this

From an Ian Mendes article:

"Smith does not want his pursuit of an NHL team to come off as though he’s poaching the Coyotes from afar.

“People who know me know I’m pretty direct. If that were the intention, I would just come out and say that,” Smith says when asked if it appears he is targeting the Coyotes. “We’re not about trying to mess with anybody else’s world. I know what it’s like to be in a partnership like we are in the NBA. There is a way to go about it.”

Smith maintains an open line of dialogue with NHL officials, but he’s mindful not to step over any lines.

“I don’t want to get involved with how they deliver a team. We’re showing that we’re ready and that’s what we’re putting forward,” says Smith. “We talk to them frequently. They know our interest. They see what’s going on. They see the value, and they’re intrigued.”"

Smith ain't stupid. He obviously has done a simple Google search on the name "Jim Balsillie."

 

[AZDesertKnight]

Take it from someone who grew up in Canada... there is essentially nothing to do up there EXCEPT Hockey

 

[SR]

Really there’s nothing that can stop this process unless losing the auction. Scottsdale can bitch and complain but it really makes no difference at all. Of course there’s going to be all the Canadian outlets that are going to grind away at anything negative and do it as much as possible because that’s all anyone reads is headlines. f*** em’ it’s not going to change this process.

Phoenix wants this. We all sat around and wondered why Phoenix was so hell bent on getting the Tempe deal dead, because they saw the opportunity and what’s going to be built and wanted it for themselves. Here’s the land, here’s the process and here’s how WE (cop and AM) go about this endeavor.

Win the auction and this all goes away. It’s going to get hairy until then, but nothings going to change this unless we lose the auction.

 

[AZDesertKnight]

Really there’s nothing that can stop this process unless losing the auction. Scottsdale can bitch and complain but it really makes no difference at all. Of course there’s going to be all the Canadian outlets that are going to grind away at anything negative and do it as much as possible because that’s all anyone reads is headlines. f*** em’ it’s not going to change this process.

Phoenix wants this. We all sat around and wondered why Phoenix was so hell bent on getting the Tempe deal dead, because they saw the opportunity and what’s going to be built and wanted it for themselves. Here’s the land, here’s the process and here’s how WE (cop and AM) go about this endeavor.

Win the auction and this all goes away. It’s going to get hairy until then, but nothings going to change this unless we lose the auction.

Well, more rumblings from Seravali and Craig Morgan having him on the show tomorrow.. Craig even muted comments on that announcement. So there is likely some fuel to the fire that Meruelo maybe wants to sell and we may get the "Coyotes" brand back in a couple of years..

So glad you all enjoyed the rebuild! It's going to be fruitful for SLC.. ugh.. Josh Doan? Bye!

WTF is even happening??

 

[cobra427]

1. Mayor makes comments to get and keep votes.
2. Gambo creates controversy to get viewers.
3. NHL isn't moving team and then awarding new franchise to AM.
4. Auction is all that matters.

End of story.

 

[Bondurant]

Craig Morgan's segment on Chiclets sifts through a lot of the bullshit being peddled.

 

[Alberta Yote]

The NHL is doing everything it can to hold Meruelo's feet to the fire and with how things have happened to date they should do that. Absolute last chance and based in history contingency plans need to be put in place.

 

[SR]

Well, more rumblings from Seravali and Craig Morgan having him on the show tomorrow.. Craig even muted comments on that announcement. So there is likely some fuel to the fire that Meruelo maybe wants to sell and we may get the "Coyotes" brand back in a couple of years..

So glad you all enjoyed the rebuild! It's going to be fruitful for SLC.. ugh.. Josh Doan? Bye!

WTF is even happening??

That’s if the land auction is lost. We won’t know anything until the land auction results.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Sh*t is getting real
https://x.com/craigsmorgan/status/1778078928999203207?s=46&t=gwL94-YFAeuVY8GqTlEvdA

 

[Prarievarg]

I find it interesting that a few days ago, Peters was like 'I won't even mention his name,' and now Seravalli is scheduled to be on the show? Doesn't seem like this is going to be one of those friendly conversations..

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Sh*t is getting real
https://x.com/craigsmorgan/status/1778078928999203207?s=46&t=gwL94-YFAeuVY8GqTlEvdA

That would be the only intelligent thing for the NHL to do and really isn't newsworthy, or surprising.

 

[Mosby]

Well, more rumblings from Seravali and Craig Morgan having him on the show tomorrow.. Craig even muted comments on that announcement. So there is likely some fuel to the fire that Meruelo maybe wants to sell and we may get the "Coyotes" brand back in a couple of years..

So glad you all enjoyed the rebuild! It's going to be fruitful for SLC.. ugh.. Josh Doan? Bye!

WTF is even happening??

Because Seravalli has greatly surpassed Katie Strang in voting for Asshole of the Year.

 

[Prarievarg]

Exactly, it makes sense to have dual schedules. XG himself said that relocation would be a last resort if the auction falls through

 

[Schemp]

Am I mssing something? The auction has been approved, the money has been initially agreed to, AM is working on the blue prints that need to be done (including water drainage, water piping, and sewage).
To me it looks like a done deal and the auction is to finalize it.
Am I just seeing an overreaction from almost everyone? The media, Scottsdale mayor (politician showing his constituents that he is relevant and concern even though he isn't relevant or needs to be concerned).

 

[AZDesertKnight]

Sh*t is getting real
https://x.com/craigsmorgan/status/1778078928999203207?s=46&t=gwL94-YFAeuVY8GqTlEvdA

A No comment to me basically confirms all of this sale shit.. I cannot even believe this is happening.

REmember those 3 days of Josh Doan fun? Well that was probably the last enjoyment we have with this team.

There is definitely some shady shit going on.

 

[AZviaNJ]

That’s if the land auction is lost. We won’t know anything until the land auction results.

But what if:

Relo the franchise to SLC and sell to Smith

AM wins June 27, builds new arena

As part of the deal AM gets a new expansion team in AZ

Coyotes2.0 begin with new arena in 2027.

 

[Mosby]

I think the more likely thing is we win the auction and then the next day (Draft day) the NHL announces expansion to SLC.

 

[Prarievarg]

I think the more likely thing is we win the auction and then the next day (Draft day) the NHL announces expansion to SLC.

Auction win -> draft celebrini -> relocate

 

[AZviaNJ]

I find it interesting that a few days ago, Peters was like 'I won't even mention his name,' and now Seravalli is scheduled to be on the show? Doesn't seem like this is going to be one of those friendly conversations..

Looking like Frank the Tank wasn’t wrong and time to make peace.