Coyotes Staying in Phx! (Phoenix, Glendale: buyer, bankrupt, income)

[kuzer]

Coyotes won't be moving to Canada. Good news for AZ!

[w1ngzer0]

Are they moving to the east side then? Got a link about the story?

[homlish560]

Awesome news!!!!!!!!

There would have been futher Legal battles and lots o' p!$$ed-off hockey fans if the Judge ruled differently.

[azriverfan.]

I wrote my response in the Coyotes thread. Let's leave everything in that thread since it follows this issue.

[krock1dk]

This decision should have been made by all NHL franchise owners rather than a judge whon knows nothing about pro psorts, hockey or how to run a business.The only people that will be hurt (financially) with this crazy judicial decision is the taxpayers of Glendale. The team has been in the Valley for over a dozen years and has lost money EVERY season, the stadium is never full, there arent very many hockey fans in this part of the country, and the Coyotes have a horrible record. It is very evident to everyone (accept this silly judge) that the Phoenix area is not profitable market for a pro hockey franchise. That is a fact. Everyone knows it--outside and inside AZ. So why should anyone want the Coyotes to stay? Is it prestige?? Selfishness? I think this judicial decision wont matter in the end and changes nothing. The team is still bankrupt and will be up for a bid by another buyer who will probably move the losing money pit franchise to another market inevitablly within 2 years at most. Glendale was a nice place to live before the Coyotes arrived and will remain so when they leave. This silly decision just slows down their inevitablle departure. I think the Yotes will end up going to Seattle or a Midwest Market. Kansas City, Indianapolis or Cleveland may be viable hockey markets. Evidently it isnt Phoenix. This decision should have been made by all NHL franchise owners rather than a judge who knows nothing about pro psorts, hockey or how to run a business. SAD.

[JDish2000]

I agree with krock1 when I say that the Yotes may have better success in a less saturated market. Phoenix is heavy with multiple venues and just doesn't have enough discretionary income, not to mention fan time, to spread amongst every sports franchise.

I do believe there exists several sports starved markets out there that would embrace an NHL team...