So I read several comments mentioning this may be the last season in Arizona? Are things really that bad?
Yes.
The Coyotes once again find themselves needing a lot of public money, but this time they'll have to go through the state. Given that they're the least liked team and the one least able to carry their own freight, the odds are pretty poor for them getting any sort of bill passed.
ASU seems to be meh on the whole thing and they didn't even bother to talk to Tempe before announcing this "arena deal."
It really feels like a smokescreen to prevent losses in a lame duck season.