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Originally Posted by Toonage
Feels like they're breaking all the unwritten rules the NHL has about franchise acquisitions.
Didn't True North keep their mouths shut until the day it was announced they were moving? Just seems like a lot of chatter from Utah.
That said I totally think the Coyotes are moving, regardless.
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Going by what is said on 32 thoughts, every tidbit released by Ryan Smith (and Anson Carter) is choreographed and permissioned by the league.
I would love to read the agreement when Muruelo purchased the team.
I'm guessing upon a sale he is allowed to recoup his original purchase price plus losses incurred but no gains until the league/owners get a substantial recoupment for at least some of the money they put into that team over the years.
And I'm guessing there is a provision where the league is allowed to take back the team at a set price if certain milestones aren't met by certain dates (one of which is going to be this arena).