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Originally Posted by valo403
Proof of what? You still haven't confirmed what you are claiming.
Again: Is it seriously your contention that everyone else, everyone, was on board with the move to Hamilton and then Bettman unilaterally blocked it?
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Sure I have.
I never claimed that everyone was on board but Bettman has enough clout and could have swung a deal with Balsillie. When it comes down to it, money talks and the NHL BOG would have saved a lot of money by moving to Hamilton. The only ones with their noses out of joint would have been Bettman and the Leafs.
Do you really believe that staying in Phoenix has been a good financial decision?
What's pathetic is trying to make Phoenix a viable NHL hockey location when their paid attendance is pathetic and their TV audience is pathetic even with a decent team. Hell even Jordan has given up on the mess in Glendale.
As for Kansas, Winnipeg or other possible locations for the Coyotes, just take away the need to remain in Phoenix and I bet we'd have seen and will see more serious bidders. The team didn't have to go to Hamilton, that was just the best deal at the time, after the bankruptcy it was free to be moved anywhere.