The Coyotes Fans are not asking for anyone to give a shit about the team, franchise, etc. But we do give a shit about people posting things that they don't know anything about.
One poster talks about the economics of the team in Mullet and how they are making more money because operating costs are down because of ice maintenance etc and average price of tickets are up. All of this is true but it also supports the argument that in a new arena with more tickets available, the price will come down per ticket but you have a lot more to sell. The cost goes up to maintain the arena (though I am not sure the particular contract with ASU didn't account for the costs) but then you also get to realize a lot more revenue from concessions and advertising. So to paint it as of course they are making more money in Mullet is not an argument.
Everyone still seems to be missing the point on this article. No sources, no time frame. Because of that, it's pure speculation for HF. But I am here telling you, John Gambadoro and his radio program, doesn't have a grasp on the Coyotes' situation. Their program doesn't talk hockey except for obligatory interviews and score recaps. This is a shock value article designed to get clicks. Yet, no one wants to believe the Yotes fans here.
Tempe was a misstep by Meruelo, for sure. They did pay for polling and they did put up a lot of money in on the political side (again my friend ran the YES campaign and unfortunately my wife's firm handled the NO mailers). However, Meruelo recognized that he can't go to a public vote. He made the necessary correction(s) to his strategy.
Additionally, things came out in the Tempe campaign that signify he has the money to do this. The City of Tempe vetted his financials and had no issue. So now we are looking at a land auction, which only has another bidder 22% of the time in AZ, with a definitive auction date. The timeline is almost identical to the Tempe timeline in terms of moving out of Mullet and in to the new facility.
Meruelo has a clear history of buying distressed organizations and turning them around. He never sells them either.
So who are we to believe? Some loser radio talk show host presenting it is a current reach out to buyers or is it way more likely that at one point, Meruello was doing his due diligence (he'd get blown up for not doing it on HF) but still has an actual, effective plan to get an arena done finally?
It'll be great! we would win so many cups!
