How many times does this franchise need to fail in Arizona before the NHL realizes that it’s just a bad fit?
- BiggE

If only there was an 18,000 capacity arena in a hockey crazed province in Canada ready for the 2022-2023 season???

My guess is this is a last ditch effort for the city to collect the $1M plus the Coyotes owe them. I'm sure the league steps in and finds a temporary solution to keep them there until a new arena is ready in AZ or elsewhere.

BUT- I agree that it is time for Bettman to cut the cord and just get out of AZ. A team would have to switch to the Western Conference if Quebec City is selected. As I sarcastically mentioned, they have an 18,000 seat arena that, I think, the Ramparts use.

With guys like Matthews coming from the AZ area you think the sport would grow a little. Isn't Coots from AZ?
- Pelle31Forever

born in AZ i believe. i wouldn't say from there though.

How many times does this franchise need to fail in Arizona before the NHL realizes that it’s just a bad fit?
- BiggE

326?

How many times does this franchise need to fail in Arizona before the NHL realizes that it’s just a bad fit?
- BiggE

The key word here is "franchise". In the time I've lived here, the # of rinks has doubled with a new one in Mesa opening recently. The year they went to the CF the area actually cared. The sport doesn't fail here, it's the franchise. They were crap in QC and they're crap here. I have/had high hopes with (another) new owner and the moves GMBA was making, but it looks like they're finally moving.

With guys like Matthews coming from the AZ area you think the sport would grow a little. Isn't Coots from AZ?
- Pelle31Forever

Born here when his dad played for the Roadrunners. Raised in Canada.

Agreed! Gratton was overkill and never was a fit in Philly. Would like to see the Coyotes move to Quebec City, but Bettman wants them to stay in Arizona for some odd reason. Went to a couple Flyers games in Quebec City in the early 1990's and it was a great atmosphere and the building was full. They would support a team much better than the Zona folks do, but Bettman wants to keep those sunbelt teams for some reason.
-Phillywhiteout

It does appear to me that Arizona and Columbus will never be anything more than AHL teams or just plain dumping groups for overpriced discarded players. Its great for big market teams like the Flyers in that, hey, if you need to off load salary just send players to Arizona. But if that is all it is, how can anyone expect their respective fan bases to be truly excited about their teams. I feel bad for Columbus, because those fans seem to actually care and thus they deserve better.

The key word here is "franchise". In the time I've lived here, the # of rinks has doubled with a new one in Mesa opening recently. The year they went to the CF the area actually cared. The sport doesn't fail here, it's the franchise. They were crap in QC and they're crap here. I have/had high hopes with (another) new owner and the moves GMBA was making, but it looks like they're finally moving.
- Levit8

Arizona St baby...D1 hockey

How many times does this franchise need to fail in Arizona before the NHL realizes that it’s just a bad fit?
- BiggE

The business fit is fine. The NHL sponsors require access to that particular market. It’s all about the advertising and reaching an audience, no matter how small, in that location.

Wonder if there will be any adds on the helmets with Chinese companies.

Wonder if there will be any adds on the helmets with Chinese companies.
- hello it's me 2050

Once Jersey have the ads will the jerseys sold at arenas to fans also have those ads? That would be awesome

Anyone else notice younger people tend to prefer Pepsi while older people tend to prefer coke?

Anyone else notice younger people tend to prefer Pepsi while older people tend to prefer coke?
- Stayin alive

All I wanted was a Pepsi

The business fit is fine. The NHL sponsors require access to that particular market. It’s all about the advertising and reaching an audience, no matter how small, in that location.
- StepfordSam

Exactly. Which better explains my comment on television.

Exactly. Which better explains my comment on television.
- MJL

good cover lol

did it give you a boner?
- hello it's me 2050

No your mom does that for me!!

No your mom does that for me!!
- konalover711

That is the best you can do? A weak mom joke? Damn. You Probably meant my dad anyway.

All I wanted was a Pepsi
- hello it's me 2050

Most universities have contracts with Pepsi. They get more contracts due to what they provide and the cost. Coke has some of the largest contracts though and is bigger overseas.

Most universities have contracts with Pepsi. They get more contracts due to what they provide and the cost.
- Peter Richards

Well.....that went right over your head. All good.

That is the best you can do? A weak mom joke? Damn. You Probably meant my dad anyway.
- hello it's me 2050

How about this... go phuck yourself you phucking troll.
Drop dead you basement living troll!!

Well.....that went right over your head. All good.
- hello it's me 2050

Yes guess so. Was more in response to the younger generation prefers Pepsi but guess I missed something there.

Athletic just did a redraft of the 2018 draft, farabee at #4. Good pick ronnie, O'Brien not in the 1st round.....bad pick ronnie lol. Scott Wheeler had him ranked #69 and flyers took him 19. Still time to turn that around. But having zero production from a 1st round pick after 4 years has to sting a bit.

How about this... go phuck yourself you phucking troll.
Drop dead you basement living troll!!
- konalover711

Nah didnt do much. I have a rancher no basement.

Yes guess so. Was more in response to the younger generation prefers Pepsi but guess I missed something there.
- Peter Richards

it is a line from a song

All I wanted was a Pepsi
- hello it's me 2050

Suicidal Tendencies.
I hope you have them.

Suicidal Tendencies.
I hope you have them.
- Levit8

I do on vinyl to boot.