What's Next for the Coyotes?

shabbs wrote:Seattle bound?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2013/01/31/bet-on-coyotes-moving-to-seattle-as-sale-to-jamison-falls-apart/

League sources say a decision on the future of the Phoenix Coyotes is imminent. While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman leads with an iron fist, his leadership took a hit during the 113-day lockout and I'm told he's getting heat from owners to settle this mess. "In Canada, the fans have been very forgiving," said a league executive. "There are 20 owners in the United States who are sick of writing cheques for $1 million to prop this thing up." The decision that makes the most sense: Relocate to Quebec City and keep the Jackets in the Western Conference until the NHL expands to 32 teams. The league, however, doesn't always do what makes sense, which means the Coyotes will likely be relocated to Seattle ...

wprager wrote:http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/04/06/four-nhl-general-managers-in-desperation-mode

League sources say a decision on the future of the Phoenix Coyotes is imminent. While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman leads with an iron fist, his leadership took a hit during the 113-day lockout and I'm told he's getting heat from owners to settle this mess. "In Canada, the fans have been very forgiving," said a league executive. "There are 20 owners in the United States who are sick of writing cheques for $1 million to prop this thing up." The decision that makes the most sense: Relocate to Quebec City and keep the Jackets in the Western Conference until the NHL expands to 32 teams. The league, however, doesn't always do what makes sense, which means the Coyotes will likely be relocated to Seattle ...

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/04/06/four-nhl-general-managers-in-desperation-mode

League sources say a decision on the future of the Phoenix Coyotes is imminent. While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman leads with an iron fist, his leadership took a hit during the 113-day lockout and I'm told he's getting heat from owners to settle this mess. "In Canada, the fans have been very forgiving," said a league executive. "There are 20 owners in the United States who are sick of writing cheques for $1 million to prop this thing up." The decision that makes the most sense: Relocate to Quebec City and keep the Jackets in the Western Conference until the NHL expands to 32 teams. The league, however, doesn't always do what makes sense, which means the Coyotes will likely be relocated to Seattle ...

where would they play in quebec? le colisee? thats a small arena, i'm not sure how long they have till the new arena is built. besides, quebec will likely pay big$ to have an expansion, seattle? doubtful

wprager wrote:Not only full vs. empty, but they could sell tickets at $100+ average rather than the $25 or so that is charged in Phoenix. Couple of years ago they had a special at the local liquor store -- buy a bottle of vodka and get two complementary tickets to a Coyotes game.

Just checked and I can get 4 tickets to tomorrow's game against the Sharks in section 213, row A for $26 each. Those are on the goal line, though, but you can get section 202 row A (face off circle) for $41 each. And those are not the store coupon deals like the one from the liquor store.

shabbs wrote:It's all smoke and mirrors...

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:Not only full vs. empty, but they could sell tickets at $100+ average rather than the $25 or so that is charged in Phoenix. Couple of years ago they had a special at the local liquor store -- buy a bottle of vodka and get two complementary tickets to a Coyotes game.

Just checked and I can get 4 tickets to tomorrow's game against the Sharks in section 213, row A for $26 each. Those are on the goal line, though, but you can get section 202 row A (face off circle) for $41 each. And those are not the store coupon deals like the one from the liquor store.

so how the hell can they turn a profit and good ol' melnyk can't? is it all on broadcasting moneys?

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:Not only full vs. empty, but they could sell tickets at $100+ average rather than the $25 or so that is charged in Phoenix. Couple of years ago they had a special at the local liquor store -- buy a bottle of vodka and get two complementary tickets to a Coyotes game.

Just checked and I can get 4 tickets to tomorrow's game against the Sharks in section 213, row A for $26 each. Those are on the goal line, though, but you can get section 202 row A (face off circle) for $41 each. And those are not the store coupon deals like the one from the liquor store.

so how the hell can they turn a profit and good ol' melnyk can't? is it all on broadcasting moneys?

spader wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:Not only full vs. empty, but they could sell tickets at $100+ average rather than the $25 or so that is charged in Phoenix. Couple of years ago they had a special at the local liquor store -- buy a bottle of vodka and get two complementary tickets to a Coyotes game.

Just checked and I can get 4 tickets to tomorrow's game against the Sharks in section 213, row A for $26 each. Those are on the goal line, though, but you can get section 202 row A (face off circle) for $41 each. And those are not the store coupon deals like the one from the liquor store.

so how the hell can they turn a profit and good ol' melnyk can't? is it all on broadcasting moneys?

Source? Is anyone suggesting that this team is profitable?

Flo The Action wrote:

spader wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:

wprager wrote:Not only full vs. empty, but they could sell tickets at $100+ average rather than the $25 or so that is charged in Phoenix. Couple of years ago they had a special at the local liquor store -- buy a bottle of vodka and get two complementary tickets to a Coyotes game.

Just checked and I can get 4 tickets to tomorrow's game against the Sharks in section 213, row A for $26 each. Those are on the goal line, though, but you can get section 202 row A (face off circle) for $41 each. And those are not the store coupon deals like the one from the liquor store.

so how the hell can they turn a profit and good ol' melnyk can't? is it all on broadcasting moneys?

Source? Is anyone suggesting that this team is profitable?

I was speaking about the sharks.