SiouxVolley Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 It appears no group from Seattle applied, though a group from Tukwila may be working on a later bid. A Toronto/Hamilton bid did not materialize either. Las Vegas and Quebec City seem almost assured of teams. http://www.king5.com/story/sports/2015/07/20/nhl-deadline-passes-with-no-seattle-bids/30440633/ Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 It appears no group from Seattle applied, though a group from Tukwila may be working on a later bid. A Toronto/Hamilton bid did not materialize either. Las Vegas and Quebec City seem almost assured of teams.http://www.king5.com/story/sports/2015/07/20/nhl-deadline-passes-with-no-seattle-bids/30440633/ I think Seattle's group has always been more interested in prying the Coyotes away from Arizona than in paying a hefty expansion application fee. Quote
cberkas Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I think Seattle's group has always been more interested in prying the Coyotes away from Arizona than in paying a hefty expansion application fee. Its been said that Seattle wouldn't have to pay that much because the NHL wants to be in Seattle. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I think Seattle's group has always been more interested in prying the Coyotes away from Arizona than in paying a hefty expansion application fee. Seattle's lack of a hockey arena may have bit Seattle again. The SoDo arena requires an NBA team before Seattle and King County chip in to build it. For Tukwila and Bellvue, owners have to pay for the arena and team. Key Arena has horrible sight lines for hockey even as a temporary facility. A relocation cant happen until there's a new arena. Seattle's NHL dreams may be screwed for twenty more years. Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 22, 2015 Author Posted July 22, 2015 Key Arena has horrible sight lines for hockey even as a temporary facility. Couldn't be any worse than Phoenix in 1995 or Brooklyn next season, could it? Quote
cberkas Posted July 22, 2015 Posted July 22, 2015 Couldn't be any worse than Phoenix in 1995 or Brooklyn next season, could it? I think the set up for hockey at Key Arena is like the one in Brooklyn. Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 It still could happen...... http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/12/03/new-emails-suggest-seattle-group-has-not-given-up-nhl-effort/76731698/ Quote
SiouxVolley Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 It still could happen...... http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/seattle/2015/12/03/new-emails-suggest-seattle-group-has-not-given-up-nhl-effort/76731698/Seatitle and a second Toronto team would probably accept the largest expansion fees, so the existing owners would profit more.Strance how Quebec and Las Vegas expansion seems to be tabled for now. Are the owners waiting for a bigger payout? Quote
SiouxVolley Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) The Florida Panthers got $86 million in support from Broward County over the next few years. Imagine if they hadn't got that, Quebec City or Las Vegas would have been getting a team next season. The Phoenix Coyotes are moving out of Glendale in a couple year, maybe to a remodeled Coliseum, where the Suns used to play, or a new arena on ASU's campus. Edited December 12, 2015 by SiouxVolley Quote
MafiaMan Posted December 12, 2015 Author Posted December 12, 2015 The Florida Panthers got $86 million in support from Broward County over the next few years. Imagine if they hadn't got that, Quebec City or Las Vegas would have been getting a team next season. The Phoenix Coyotes are moving out of Glendale in a couple years, maybe to a remodeled Coliseum, where the Sunset used to play, or a new arena on ASU's campus.Glendale bent over backwards for the Coyotes with that arena deal - a few years there and then they're gone. What a fuster-cluck that organization is. Bunch of carpet-baggers. Quote
KEH Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Glendale bent over backwards for the Coyotes with that arena deal - a few years there and then they're gone. What a fuster-cluck that organization is. Bunch of carpet-baggers.not exactly, the city not once but twice stabbed the Coyotes in the back by backing out of the Arena deal. A contract was signed by both parties and then when the city realized they signed a deal they couldn't afford they backed out. Now, they are cancelling the Arena management deal. Ownership has tried numerous times to negotiate in good faith with city but in the end their hands are tied. To quote ownership, "we want to stay but how long can you keep talking to a wall?" Quote
SiouxVolley Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Virginia Beach has approved building a private arena that will accommodate an NHL or NBA team. The Norfolk / Tidewater area is one of the three biggest metros without a pro team. The others being Las Vegas and Austin. Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 There won't be any pro basketball or hockey in Seattle any time in the near future - if ever. Just another typical move by the Seattle "leaders" to make sure they chase away as much business as they can. http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/seattle-arena-council-rejects-vacating-occidental-avenue-5-4/165263368 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 2 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said: There won't be any pro basketball or hockey in Seattle any time in the near future - if ever. Just another typical move by the Seattle "leaders" to make sure they chase away as much business as they can. http://www.king5.com/news/local/seattle/seattle-arena-council-rejects-vacating-occidental-avenue-5-4/165263368 C'mon man, the city needed that space to zone in nineteen more Starbucks and seven new marijuana retailers. Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, The Sicatoka said: C'mon man, the city needed that space to zone in nineteen more Starbucks and seven new marijuana retailers. And turn the street into bicycles only - no cars. Quote
Fetch Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Is Hockey good while High on MJ ? I suppose it depends on the team - they say it's good for pain Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Fetch said: ... they say it's good for pain So you're saying Oilers fans need it? Quote
Fetch Posted May 4, 2016 Posted May 4, 2016 Those Avalanche fans should be able to answer this ? ? ? Wonder if their attendance has gone up last few yrs or can't they find the Arena ? Quote
SiouxVolley Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 San Diego could enter the picture for the 32nd NHL team, rather than Seattle. AEG is proposing a $1.4 billion investment that includes an NHL/NBA quality arena for San Diego. It would be entirely privately owned, so the city wouldn't have to pay. If the Chargers leave for LA, San Diego would need more pro teams Virginia Beach's new arena will be financed with mostly Chinese money. An NHL team is wanted with that arena. Quote
SiouxVolley Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 On 7/21/2015 at 11:54 PM, MafiaMan said: Couldn't be any worse than Phoenix in 1995 or Brooklyn next season, could it? There has now been proposals for a new arena for the Islanders near Shea Stadium and at Belmont Park. The Queens location would be better for Islanders fans, who are mostly in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The Barclay's Center for hockey leaves a lot to desire. Quote
MafiaMan Posted July 24, 2016 Author Posted July 24, 2016 I read that earlier this week, SiouxVolley. The Islanders won't be long for the Barclays Center, that's for sure. Still think the two franchises most likely to be relocated in the next year or two are the Coyotes and the Hurricanes. I'd love to see the Hartford Whalers 2.0, but that'll never happen...the Quebec Nordiques, now that's a real possibility, though. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 I wouldn't be shocked if Toronto found a way to swing a second team in that city. Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted October 26, 2016 Posted October 26, 2016 A new twist to the plot... http://mynorthwest.com/435298/chris-hansen-forgo-public-financing/ This could actually make a new arena happen. Quote
MafiaMan Posted October 26, 2016 Author Posted October 26, 2016 15 hours ago, siouxfaninseattle said: A new twist to the plot... http://mynorthwest.com/435298/chris-hansen-forgo-public-financing/ This could actually make a new arena happen. BRING BACK THE SONICS! Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted October 27, 2016 Posted October 27, 2016 Pardon my optimism. Remodel Key Arena???? What the **** are they thinking?? http://sports.mynorthwest.com/204964/salk-council-mayor-murray-remain-major-hurdles-to-seattle-arena-deal/ 1 Quote
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