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troutman · 03-08-2011, 08:32 PM

Coyotes last stand
Bettman: "Time is running out"
http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/co.../17545041.html

"Time is running out. We're getting close to the end," a grim Bettman said.

"We have options," Bettman said. "But I'm not going to discuss what those options are. The options we're going to continue to pursue are here. We are obviously aware of the interest in Winnipeg. We are greatly appreciative of that interest, but I don't want to say or do anything that raises expectations. I don't think that's fair.

"We're not giving up."

Hulsizer told one media outlet he shouldn't have to pay a dollar more than the $70 million he's reportedly committed, a quote that says everything about the real value of a pro hockey franchise in cactus country.

And it doesn't sound like Bettman is prepared to budge from his asking price.

"The deals have been struck," he said. "And there's only one thing left to do: to close them."

03-08-2011, 08:32 PM	#220
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Coyotes last stand Bettman: "Time is running out" http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/co.../17545041.html "Time is running out. We're getting close to the end," a grim Bettman said. "We have options," Bettman said. "But I'm not going to discuss what those options are. The options we're going to continue to pursue are here. We are obviously aware of the interest in Winnipeg. We are greatly appreciative of that interest, but I don't want to say or do anything that raises expectations. I don't think that's fair. "We're not giving up." Hulsizer told one media outlet he shouldn't have to pay a dollar more than the $70 million he's reportedly committed, a quote that says everything about the real value of a pro hockey franchise in cactus country. And it doesn't sound like Bettman is prepared to budge from his asking price. "The deals have been struck," he said. "And there's only one thing left to do: to close them."