02-16-2021, 07:23 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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TheAthletic: The dysfunctional Arizona Coyotes saga continues under Alex Meruelo
Behind a paywall but an amazing write up on the Coyotes since Meruelo took control of the team.
https://theathletic.com/2390146/2021...shared_article
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This article is based on interviews with more than 50 people, including current and former employees that span multiple departments as well as people who have business relationships with the club. Those interviews revealed a wide range of concerns that have surfaced since Meruelo took control of the team 18 months ago, including what many have described as a “toxic” workplace environment and financial troubles that far exceed what has previously been disclosed. Further, representatives from law firm Seyfarth Shaw met with some Coyotes employees in early January, The Athletic has learned, and asked them about potential financial irregularities, workplace culture, at least one case of alleged sexual harassment, and other matters.
The NHL and the Coyotes declined interview requests. Presented with a list of questions about the organization and management, a league representative and one from the team reiterated that they would not be providing comments for this story.
Meruelo’s acquisition of the Coyotes was supposed to portend a new era for the team. Instead, people within the organization and across the NHL are now wondering if the league erred in approving his purchase.
“If I was talking to a future employer, I’d say it’s been a learning experience,” said one employee. “If I was being frank with you, I’d say it’s a ####show.”
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02-16-2021, 07:39 AM
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Franchise Player
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Some trends never get old. They're the Cleveland Browns of the NHL.
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02-16-2021, 07:39 AM
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Jordan!
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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I have seen this personally and it will be very hard to continue being a Coyotes fan or to support this org..
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02-16-2021, 07:43 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Just Google “Arizona Coyotes in trouble” and you already find 3 disturbing articles on the mishaps that are occurring in this organization.
People say that Bettman is saving the Coyotes from destruction, over the past couple of years it’s been the Coyotes self-destructing themselves, both hands on and hands off.
At this point just move the team to a different place to play in AZ, or better yet, just move them altogether. This owner is toxic and it’s showing.
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02-16-2021, 07:45 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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One day closer to being in Houston
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02-16-2021, 07:49 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Jordan!
I have seen this personally and it will be very hard to continue being a Coyotes fan or to support this org..
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02-16-2021, 07:50 AM
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Uncle Chester
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It's interesting to read some negative stuff about Bill Armstrong. He's always been kind of a golden boy in hockey circles.
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02-16-2021, 08:00 AM
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Franchise Player
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Was this report released on Monday?
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02-16-2021, 08:11 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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I knew something was up when Sullivan got fired during the season but my goodness. You have to read the entire article to get the full effect. Meruelo is quite the piece of work. I'm not sure his bully strategy of not paying anyone and beating them down into accepting less money will fly in professional sports.
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02-16-2021, 08:30 AM
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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That is one tremendous piece of reporting by Katie....she is a real pro.
Really sad to read all the same.
It just seems like that market is destined to fail for a lot of reasons but mainly not getting anything resembling solid ownership.
Hopefully they can get it figured out one way or another.
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02-16-2021, 08:45 AM
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Jordan!
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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The fact is: The Coyotes NHL franchise is 100% cursed
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02-16-2021, 08:54 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Alberta
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Originally Posted by transplant99
That is one tremendous piece of reporting by Katie....she is a real pro.
Really sad to read all the same.
It just seems like that market is destined to fail for a lot of reasons but mainly not getting anything resembling solid ownership.
Hopefully they can get it figured out one way or another.
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after this many years of mismanagement and the NHL carrying the team, they should just throw in the towel on Arizona.
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02-16-2021, 09:18 AM
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Originally Posted by Jordan!
The fact is: The Coyotes NHL franchise is 100% cursed
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Sure seems to be. One bizarre event after another.
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02-16-2021, 09:18 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: the middle
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The Hulsizer saga seems so long ago now.
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02-16-2021, 09:19 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jordan!
The fact is: The Coyotes NHL franchise is 100% cursed
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02-16-2021, 10:42 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Move them to Quebec! I know they would go to a US market first but I would love to see the Nerds return!
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02-16-2021, 10:45 AM
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Should have just sold to the Blackberry guy.
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02-16-2021, 10:46 AM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Jordan!
The fact is: The Coyotes NHL franchise is 100% cursed
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Some Winnipeg Jets fan must've cursed them. The hockey gods must like Winnipeg more than Quebec.
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02-16-2021, 11:10 AM
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First Line Centre
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Send Arizona to Houston and Florida to Quebec.
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02-16-2021, 11:20 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
Send Arizona to Houston and Florida to Quebec.
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Why are you lumping Florida in with them? They haven't been a fantastic franchise, but they're still nowhere near as bad as Arizona.
Florida is 1 point back in their division and 5th overall in the league. Team isn't moving because of the sweetheart lease deal. Also, they're technically drawing more fans than any Canadian team. 
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