Coyotes players refuse to play or re-sign?

[mattihp]

Doesn't the picture really say that Clayton's dad won't play?

 

[Whalers Fan]

Doesn't the picture really say that Clayton's dad won't play?

He also says "others will follow". So, in order to help Bryan out, I would like to officially announce that I, too, will not be playing for the Arizona Coyotes next season.

 

[Bruce Granville]

A chance for someone on HF to use "resign" correctly and it goes begging. What an opportunity missed.

So, English isn’t your first language, either?
Imho he used re-sign correctly.

 

[Patdud]

Is it just me or couldn't this be interpreted as fighting for the Coyotes to stay in Arizona? Kinda confusing post.

or they are as has been reported sick of playing at Mullett?

 

[joestevens29]

or they are as has been reported sick of playing at Mullett?

That's what I'm thinking. Wondering if the players actually have a leg to stand on with the whole shared facilities and such.

 

[pigpen65]

I guess playing in the 5k college arena ain't all it's cracked up to be. What an absolute mess. Bettman's incompetence knows no bounds.

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Don't know how this specific situation will play out, but based on what Dreger, Friedman et al are saying is that the PA and the owners are certainly very unhappy about the situation and it's hard to imagine us getting through the summer without some sort of real, tangible, resolution.

 

[Seb]

I'd be pissed too if I were a Coyotes player who's been told to play in front of 5000 fans next year again. What a f***ing joke.

 

[joestevens29]

Don't know how this specific situation will play out, but based on what Dreger, Friedman et al are saying is that the PA and the owners are certainly very unhappy about the situation and it's hard to imagine us getting through the summer without some sort of real, tangible, resolution.

There should've been some sort of actual Plan B.

Although who knows there have been all these talks the past few months about all sorts of other Cities and potential owners, so maybe the NHL has something cooking?

Waiting until the end of the summer would be disastrous for everyone involved.

 

[Boonk]

Keller is terrible! Send him to Winnipeg

 

[Shonky]

Don't show up don't get paid that simple.

 

[orby]

If I were a player, for the Coyotes, I'd be pretty upset about this too. The fact that ownership was so badly outspent on the arena campaign by the opposition groups tells me they thought victory was assured. Now that they lost it seems like they are scrambling. This is a full on disaster scenario for the Coyotes organization.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Doubt any player will risk their paycheck and sit out/force a trade

Forcing a trade doesn't risk your paycheck

 

[joestevens29]

Well Calgary players got their coach fired. Do Coyotes players get the franchise moved

If I were a player, for the Coyotes, I'd be pretty upset about this too. The fact that ownership was so badly outspent on the arena campaign by the opposition groups tells me they thought victory was assured. Now that they lost it seems like they are scrambling. This is a full on disaster scenario for the Coyotes organization.

Didn't seem like guys were happy when there was at least some sort of end in sight with a potential new arena. Now how do you convince guys to stay?

Yes they will still get guys as they can trade for bad contracts, overpay guys and get guys that have no other options. But that sure as hell isn't going to build a competitive team

 

[Patdud]

That's what I'm thinking. Wondering if the players actually have a leg to stand on with the whole shared facilities and such.

I would imagine the NHLPA would have their back if push came to shove. This charade has gone on long enough tbh.

 

[patnyrnyg]

Would not be surprised if this was something that had already been discussed between the players, the nhlpa, owners, and bettman. Something along the lines of the owners and bettman assuring it was temporary and if a deal could not get done for a proper arena, the team would be moved. Now, that it appears dead, the players may be looking for the league to make good on it. Unless they can beg their way back into Glendale, but it has to be done quickly. From what I understand of the Glendale situation (not saying this is gospel so correct me if I am wrong) was Meruelo did not make the payments he was supposed to make and got evicted. If that is true, I wouldn't be surprised if Glendale wants the money for the season upfront.

Doubt any player will risk their paycheck and sit out/force a trade

Would not be unheard of.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I don’t know any of the specifics, but Glendale doesn’t want the coyotes at all no matter what? If it’s just the owners being cheap, why can’t they just work something out? There’s a perfectly good arena there, figure it out.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

This team is such a joke... I think all players under contract will all still arrive to camp BUT no UFA is gonna sign there... MAYBE the odd fringe guy that has no other options at all, but that's it

I see alot of players requesting trades though.

Thank god AZ didn't win the lotto... I truly think there could have been another Lindros type situation if they had won

 

[KingsFan7824]

This team is such a joke... I think all players under contract will all still arrive to camp BUT no UFA is gonna sign there... MAYBE the odd fringe guy that has no other options at all, but that's it

So, like every other year since a long time now?

 

[joestevens29]

I would imagine the NHLPA would have their back if push came to shove. This charade has gone on long enough tbh.

Walsh hasn't said a lot, but he has kinda made it known he doesn't like the idea of them playing in a 5k seat arena.

Now that the vote has come out be curious what his next steps are.

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Trade any RFA that refuses to sign and sign a bunch of UFA's looking for job to fill out roster for year

Suspend without pay and toll contracts of players who refuse to suit up that are under contract

Problem solved

That is a horrible solution for the league and fans. It sucks to have a punching bag in the league at all, it's pathetic.

 

[awfulwaffle]

Is it just me or couldn't this be interpreted as fighting for the Coyotes to stay in Arizona? Kinda confusing post.

I mean, Calyton tweeted out a sad face after the vote results came in. Perhaps he enjoys playing in Arizona, even though they are playing in a 5k arena.

 

[patnyrnyg]

I don’t know any of the specifics, but Glendale doesn’t want the coyotes at all no matter what? If it’s just the owners being cheap, why can’t they just work something out? There’s a perfectly good arena there, figure it out.

Found this article, seems like it started with Bettman staying they could not play there (2017) and then Glendale refuses to extend the lease.

25 years of arena drama: Timeline of Arizona Coyotes in Arizona

Here's a timeline of the Arizona Coyotes history in Arizona over the past 25 years.

www.azcentral.com

I have no idea what the current thought among the powers that be in Glendale. Would they prefer the Coyotes in there for 44 home games at minimum or would they prefer them not in there to book other dates. As always, it will be a business decision.

 

[joestevens29]

So, like every other year since a long time now?

I think the difference now being is that in the past you'd still have guys that liked to play for the Coyotes, so you would have somewhat of a decent core of players.

Now though it's just not going to be appealing unless you are a lower end player.

 

[McShogun99]

Tell me clayton keller's family is extremely wealthy without telling me clayton kellers family is extremely wealthy type beat

I would guess that most NHL players come from upper middle class to wealthy families.