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thefoss1957 · 04-10-2024, 12:50 AM

Coyotes would still be appropriate for a Utah team...We've got a lot of them. I live 180 miles E of SLC, so having an NHL team within a 150 minute drive would be cool. As to why SLC would want the Dogs, there are thriving tech industries in Utah, and a growing appetite for top level professional teams. The Jazz and their ownership are spearheading one group lobbying for hockey, there is another moneyed group that are also lobbying for an NHL team, there is also some underused venues, including the Delta Center (14000 seats) and the Maverick Center (13,000 seats), which was used for Olympic hockey. So, there would be temporary digs while a larger hockey venue could be developed. Currently, in SLC, there is The Jazz (NBA), Real Salt Lake (MLS), the Royals (NWSL), The Warriors (Major League Rugby), and the Archers (Premier Lacrosse League) as top level North American league teams. The AAA Bees (Angels PCL affiliate) for Baseball, and the ECHL Grizzlies (Av's affiliate) as the largest minor league draws. Only the Jazz and the Grizz would be competing for sports dollars in winter, and, don't forget, SLC's sports reach would cover Idaho, Wyoming, and Western Colorado markets.

The other reason that getting a relocated Coyotes, would be the cheaper relocation fee paid, rather than the larger expansion fee.

The mayor of Scottsdale recently spurned any cooperation with the proposed development across the street to the West of Scottsdale, and with access to Scottsdale water and sewers denied, even winning the land auction would not guarantee a feasible sports complex down in the Phoenix metro area.

So, time is running out on the Dogs hopes to stay in Arizona, and a move up I-15 would seem to be the easiest solution to stabilize ownership and franchise.

04-10-2024, 12:50 AM	#366
thefoss1957 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah Exp:	Coyotes would still be appropriate for a Utah team...We've got a lot of them. I live 180 miles E of SLC, so having an NHL team within a 150 minute drive would be cool. As to why SLC would want the Dogs, there are thriving tech industries in Utah, and a growing appetite for top level professional teams. The Jazz and their ownership are spearheading one group lobbying for hockey, there is another moneyed group that are also lobbying for an NHL team, there is also some underused venues, including the Delta Center (14000 seats) and the Maverick Center (13,000 seats), which was used for Olympic hockey. So, there would be temporary digs while a larger hockey venue could be developed. Currently, in SLC, there is The Jazz (NBA), Real Salt Lake (MLS), the Royals (NWSL), The Warriors (Major League Rugby), and the Archers (Premier Lacrosse League) as top level North American league teams. The AAA Bees (Angels PCL affiliate) for Baseball, and the ECHL Grizzlies (Av's affiliate) as the largest minor league draws. Only the Jazz and the Grizz would be competing for sports dollars in winter, and, don't forget, SLC's sports reach would cover Idaho, Wyoming, and Western Colorado markets. The other reason that getting a relocated Coyotes, would be the cheaper relocation fee paid, rather than the larger expansion fee. The mayor of Scottsdale recently spurned any cooperation with the proposed development across the street to the West of Scottsdale, and with access to Scottsdale water and sewers denied, even winning the land auction would not guarantee a feasible sports complex down in the Phoenix metro area. So, time is running out on the Dogs hopes to stay in Arizona, and a move up I-15 would seem to be the easiest solution to stabilize ownership and franchise. __________________ "If the wine's not good enough for the cook, the wine's not good enough for the dish!" - Julia Child (goddess of the kitchen) Last edited by thefoss1957; 04-10-2024 at 12:54 AM.