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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
I don't see how that would be possible TBH. Would have to be at least three more seasons at Mullet. No way they are breaking ground in June/July. They haven't even bought the land yet and all the architecture, etc would take a lot of time.
It's kind of funny though because I do think the Goalposts keep moving.
The arena needs to be downtown in Tempe in Mesa in Scottsdale .... adjacent to Scottsdale will be fine!
I hope it works for them but really I don't see how a location adjacent to Scottsdale (let's assume it's north of Scottsdale) is really a better location than anything else.
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I don't know the obsession with trying to build their own arena. I haven't been in Arizona for a few years now (because of school and now on a military base in the East) but as far as I know the population in Arizona (especially Phoenix) is growing at a crazy pace because of Californians moving. Lots of commercial being made everywhere and becoming a top place to live in with weather. I do know people like the grid system they have too. So easy to know where you're going street wise. A very organized place.
Back on topic, it was kind of a blessing in disguise they aren't in Glendale anymore. No one wants to make that drive. They do for the Cardinals, but that's 8/9x a year. Yes, they didn't make their payments and had financial trouble and conflict with Glendale as a whole, but I am so glad they aren't there anymore.
Unless this Mesa/Phoenix/other city goes through, I find it hard for them to find a home in Arizona. My first go-to would have been to the Phoenix Suns and see if the building could be shared. Lots of other teams do it. As far as I know, the previous Suns ownership said hell no. I am not sure about the new group, but I would be doing everything within my power to try and get the Coyotes playing downtown. Feel like that would be the best way to get everyone back over there. However, I will be quick to point out that I have NOT looked into the Phoenix Suns ownership and if that is something they would be willing to do. My guess is no, I would imagine it's already been tried.