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Originally Posted by Jay Random
Yes, there is something that can be done:
Suck it up.
This actually isn't the first time an NHL team has been without an arena to play in, so there are precedents. Mind you, the last time was over 90 years ago. Partway through the 1928-29 season, the Blackhawks lost their lease at the old Chicago Coliseum. They played the rest of their ‘home’ games in Detroit and in Fort Erie, Ontario. The following season they moved into the brand new Chicago Stadium.
As far as I can tell, the only way the Coyotes would be violating the terms of their franchise is if they don't build a suitable arena as soon as they reasonably can. If they have a deal in the works, they can play in whatever temporary facilities they have to while it is being built.
Now, if Tempe doesn't sign an arena deal with the Coyotes, then the league will have grounds to make the Coyotes relocate. Meanwhile, it looks like they just have to put up with the situation.
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I think both the California Golden Seals and the Flyers had to use temporary rinks also. I know the roof blew off the Flyers arena one season early after the Spectrum was built.