[calgaryrocks]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Based on everything that's transpired so far, it seems like Bettman is saying all the things he has to say now to whip up support for the team in the event that they make the playoffs. You can't sell playoff tickets if everyone knows the team isn't going to be there next season.

If Phoenix is eliminated from contention, they'll probably announce the move a few days out of the home finale to get some sort of 'farewell' sellout where everyone scoops up as much Coyotes merch as possible before it's defunct.

At least, I hope that's what happens. Either way, I hope this team is in Winnipeg next year. Though Ilya Bryzgalov doesn't like the cold, he might not re-up with the club, that could be a difficult situation...

This makes sense. I hope they miss the playoffs for this reason. imagine if they went on a run to the cup final, would Bettman announce the move in the the playoffs at some point? I imagine it will come out on twitter or something like that before Bettman has a chance to announce it