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Interesting (and short) article on NBC Sports, basically saying that with the Sacramento deal falling though and skepticism that a deal can be reached between the Coyotes and Jamison that Seattle's chances improve; http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...ances-improve/
Nothing earth shattering, but interesting none-the-less.
Interesting (and short) article on NBC Sports, basically saying that with the Sacramento deal falling though and skepticism that a deal can be reached between the Coyotes and Jamison that Seattle's chances improve; http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...ances-improve/
Nothing earth shattering, but interesting none-the-less.
I'd be neat to see Seattle get 2 teams in one year.
I'd be neat to see Seattle get 2 teams in one year.
Assuming the arena deal gets approved. There still that possibility that it doesn't. And it requires both city and county approval. If county votes it down it'll could possible have a huge effect in future attempts to solve the arena issue.
At the Mariners game on Friday, the crowd started to chant "rather have the sonics" in regard to the MLB team's voiced concern about having the new proposed arena next door to them. Again the general populous is more pro-basketball than NHL because the NBA was here and NHL has never been here. There are many people that I talk to at the work, gym or bar that would prefer the NHL but it's prety much understood that the NBA is needed to get the NHL.
Some more interesting reading regarding the Seattle arena.
The Seattle Post-Intellegencer was reporting the the City of Seattle offered the Hansen Key Arena for free, likely before the arena announcement was made; http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/...na-3485925.php. The Columbian (based out of Clarke County/Vancouver, WA) is arguing that Seattle should focus it's arena more on the NHL than the NBA; http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/a...an-on-the-nhl/. The Coyotes are not mentioned, but one could infer that because of their ownership situation there might be a greater chance of their availability than an NBA team.
Some more interesting reading regarding the Seattle arena.
The Seattle Post-Intellegencer was reporting the the City of Seattle offered the Hansen Key Arena for free, likely before the arena announcement was made; http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/...na-3485925.php. The Columbian (based out of Clarke County/Vancouver, WA) is arguing that Seattle should focus it's arena more on the NHL than the NBA; http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/a...an-on-the-nhl/. The Coyotes are not mentioned, but one could infer that because of their ownership situation there might be a greater chance of their availability than an NBA team.
KOMO also picked up the story on the Key Arena matter:
So what are our chances now? Looking bleaker by the day?
Depends on how you want to look at it. For all the hubbub about the league vowing not to spend another season paying to keep the team in Glendale until a new owner can be found, they sure do drag their feet a lot and make sure the Coyotes have about 5,000 chances to maybe, possibly, kinda-sorta find a guy who might be interested in thinking about keeping the team down there. You know how Bettman and Co. are about this...that sort of reply is more than enough for them. That said, if the Coyotes somehow manage to win the Cup you know the league will try to give this one more shot down there. This would give both Quebec City and Seattle another year to get their ducks in a row if the NHL finally decides to relocate the franchise after next season, and if Seattle is able to progress far enough with their arena deal plans, then they would still be a good candidate to win the relocation bid. I would love to see a team in Seattle, but I don't think it will happen for next season. I'm starting to think the NHL actually will keep the Desert Dogs there for another year just because they don't want to relocate them to QC when there is still so much in the way of expansion fees they could get from the city if the league ever decides to expand again. Bettman is too proud to relocate 2 U.S. franchises to Canada in back-to-back seasons as well, so there is that to consider as well. Seattle's still in the hunt though.
So what are our chances now? Looking bleaker by the day?
Without the Coyotes leaving Phoenix, which is looking more and morew like it's not going to happen, at least not for next Season, then neither Seattle nor Quebec City will be getting a team any time very soon. The League has also reafirmed recently that Expansion isn't on its mind.
Without the Coyotes leaving Phoenix, which is looking more and morew like it's not going to happen, at least not for next Season, then neither Seattle nor Quebec City will be getting a team any time very soon. The League has also reafirmed recently that Expansion isn't on its mind.
First off, the NHL is probably not going to release any information regarding the Coyotes unless it pertains to a finalized sale with them staying in Phoenix long-term while they are in the middle of a playoff run - they would want the focus to be on the ice.
In regards to after the Coyotes season ends, I would agree that the Seattle-angle is becoming lese likely and probably next to nil for next season. The intriguing part is what happens if the NHL cannot find a buyer willing to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix (i.e. the Jamison deal falls through). Would they sell and relocate to Quebec or stay in Glendale for another year? Provided the Seattle-arena can be approved, I suspect one more season with the Coyotes in Phoenix and no ower will increase Seattle's chances and hurt Quebec City's chances.
News conference now over, so anyone with thoughts, let's all discuss this. And BTW, incase anyone's curious this will likely NOT be leading the news at noon here in Seattle today.
Biggest news out of the press conference, the arena construction will be begin as soon as they secure a NBA team.
Which I think is significant because that should remove any "temporary arena" problem that the NHL will have in moving a team here, depending on the timing. Am I right on my assessment, gstommylee?
News conference now over, so anyone with thoughts, let's all discuss this. And BTW, incase anyone's curious this will likely NOT be leading the news at noon here in Seattle today.
Not enough controversy, even though the reporter asking about 150 day time events tried to make something. And Chris Hansen laid the smack down on him
800 million private equity, Chris hansen on the hook for all enviromental costs etc
