Coyotes Tempe arena project rejected by public referendum - will remain at Mullett Arena for 2023-24

[bossram]

I’m sure the NHL has prepared a fallback option if this wasn’t gonna pass. They always have known this was a possibility

I don’t know why anyone would give the NHL this much credit.

 

[BMOK33]

If they go Atlanta again that would be such a shame.

Atlanta has never really legitimately failed...one time was 50 years ago in another ERA. The 2nd was due to ownership suing one another. Its hard to believe a team there under normal circumstances would not be fine

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

RIP Yotes. I never got the hate but this has to be it. Feel terrible for the fans, most notably the kids. It always starts and ends with the kids in these non-traditional markets.

The Houston Harambes now please.

 

[MOGlLNY]

I don’t know why anyone would give the NHL this much credit.


I don’t know why anyone would give the NHL this much credit.

Ok

 

[Homesick]

While this is true, it's a lot of stuff to take care of, in 2011 the Thrashers officially moved on May 31st.

And even a 10,000-seat arena will bring in twice the revenue the Coyotes currently are.

My condolences to the Arizon fans out there

 

[Canucks LB]

Absolutely brutal for the fans of coyotes man

 

[Blitzkrug]

If they go Atlanta again that would be such a shame.

Probably three realistic options:

Atlanta - NHL ready rink (Phillips arena) as a temporary solution while they try to hammer out their plans to build a new arena specifically for hockey. Would be way, way more ideal than playing a dingy college rink.

- Quebec - State of the art NHL arena ready to go, just proved they can move tickets given they sold out an 18k seat barn for junior hockey. Quebecer would probably be very willing to talk turkey

Houston - NHL ready barn, huge market that has at least some history with hockey. Unclear if they have a buyer

Most of this also depends on what the Yotes ownership wants to do. Sell or just move?

I also refuse to believe Bettman is going to just let this happen.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Hard to feel good about fellow NHL fans losing their team.

I hope they figure something out. Phoenix actually has potential sucks they never had a chance to ice a consistent contender like Vegas did early on to establish a fan base.

 

[tarheelhockey]

This is the Charlotte Hornets all over again.

Referendum says “no”, team relocates… city builds the arena anyway, NHL immediately gives an expansion team to Arizona.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Atlanta Thrashers. Leggo

 

[Stimpythecat]

Sorry Yotes fans. You''re a passionate and loyal bunch. You deserved better.

 

[LOFIN]

I feel sorry for the Yotes fans, but if this shitshow finally moves to Houston it’s better for the league

 

[tarheelhockey]

I’m sure the NHL has prepared a fallback option if this wasn’t gonna pass. They always have known this was a possibility

Jokes aside, it’s hard to go this deep and have it all depend on a referendum, lose the referendum convincingly, and then double down yet again. At some point there’s an actual stop to the efforts.

 

[pockets]

I’m guessing Houston, Quebec, or Portland in that order but now that I’ve said that Bettman will push for Atlanta and the 3rd time will definitely not be a charm.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Probably three realistic options:

Atlanta - NHL ready rink (Phillips arena) as a temporary solution while they try to hammer out their plans to build a new arena specifically for hockey. Would be way, way more ideal than playing a dingy college rink.

- Quebec - State of the art NHL arena ready to go, just proved they can move tickets given they sold out an 18k seat barn for junior hockey. Quebecer would probably be very willing to talk turkey

Houston - NHL ready barn, huge market that has at least some history with hockey. Unclear if they have a buyer

Most of this also depends on what the Yotes ownership wants to do. Sell or just move?

I also refuse to believe Bettman is going to just let this happen.

Salt Lake City

 

[Sticksandsun]

Arizona fans don't deserve this. Bring back Atlanta at least if they're moving.

 

[bleedblue94]

I don’t know why anyone would give the NHL this much credit.

Bc that is exactly what lawyers do. There is no way the league doesn't have contingencies mapped out. None that they like, but also none we will hear about until after the finals is over.

 

[norrisnick]

I’m guessing Houston, Quebec, or Portland in that order but now that I’ve said that Bettman will push for Atlanta and the 3rd time will definitely not be a charm.

People want to try Quebec for a third time. Why not Atlanta?

 

[KCC]

I’m guessing Houston, Quebec, or Portland in that order but now that I’ve said that Bettman will push for Atlanta and the 3rd time will definitely not be a charm.

Any would be a great choice. Just no Atlanta again. Please. lol

 

[pigpen65]

Why not Zoidberg?

 

[Satans Hockey]

RIP Yotes. I never got the hate but this has to be it. Feel terrible for the fans, most notably the kids. It always starts and ends with the kids in these non-traditional markets.

The Houston Harambes now please.

Unless you're talking about a different Harambe he died in the Cincinnati Zoo

 

[Future]

Bettman’s pet project turns into a complete failure, and it was entirely predictable.

Hopefully we get a competent commissioner in the near future with a clear pragmatic vision for this league moving forward.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Unless you're talking about a different Harambe he died in the Cincinnati Zoo

RIP. His NHL team naming is a well deserved memorial.

 

[MikeyMike01]

Is the referendum for a publicly-funded arena?

 

[RogerRoger]

Jokes aside, it’s hard to go this deep and have it all depend on a referendum, lose the referendum convincingly, and then double down yet again. At some point there’s an actual stop to the efforts.

Yeah, even The Undertaker eventually lost at Wrestlemania.