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Bluzman · 04-01-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by valo403

Right, because one of the most iconic organizations in all of football and an also ran team in Winnipeg living on the edge financially are oh so comparable.

It seems the Coyotes are in the playoffs. If they are also ran what do you call the Flames ? Nobody knows if Winnipeg and their billionaire owner will be living on any financial edge.

afc wimbledon · 04-01-2011, 05:34 PM

For reasons that elude me St Louis is about the most popular city in N America for athletes, both active and retired, it is small, flat and in the middle of no where by US standards.

calgaryred · 04-01-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

For reasons that elude me St Louis is about the most popular city in N America for athletes, both active and retired, it is small, flat and in the middle of no where by US standards.

must be the chicks

Jordan! · 04-01-2011, 05:47 PM

102F out.. off to the Coyotes game.

Feels good man

MacGruber · 04-01-2011, 05:58 PM

Since when does 102 feel good? That's gross.

Bluzman · 04-01-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by calgaryred

must be the chicks

chicks, beer, and BBQ ribs

valo403 · 04-01-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluzman

It seems the Coyotes are in the playoffs. If they are also ran what do you call the Flames ? Nobody knows if Winnipeg and their billionaire owner will be living on any financial edge.

The coyotes play in Phoenix. They are the Phoenix Coyotes. They do not play in Winnipeg.

valo403 · 04-01-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

For reasons that elude me St Louis is about the most popular city in N America for athletes, both active and retired, it is small, flat and in the middle of no where by US standards.

What are you basing this on?

manilow78 · 04-01-2011, 07:41 PM

If a team ends up in the Peg, what are the chances they could draw Selanne back in for a year! I hear he only negotiates his contracts one year at a time. Would he leave the warm confines of Anaheim? Maybe Carlyle would come back too!

flambers · 04-01-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by getbak

Last time I checked, the NHL left Winnipeg because it wasn't a financially viable market.

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Same thing almost happened with the Flames and Oilers... crap all of the Canadian teams with the exception of Toronto were having a really tough time.

Flames sold allot of their stars in the early 90's ever wonder why?

As for Winnipeg remember the NHL has around 45-50% of the players from Canada... Yes there is a crap load of them from Man. or Sask... etc.

I am sure some players would rather live in a smaller City versus New York

If Winnipeg gets a team they will have no problem attracting players...

afc wimbledon · 04-01-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by valo403

What are you basing this on?

It comes up every now and then on NFL and hockey pre games etc, I doubt there are comprehensive stats but apparently it is an extremely popular retirement destination.

Joborule · 04-01-2011, 08:15 PM

nm, wrong thread

valo403 · 04-01-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

It comes up every now and then on NFL and hockey pre games etc, I doubt there are comprehensive stats but apparently it is an extremely popular retirement destination.

I find that almost completely impossible to believe. the most dangerous city in America is a popular retirement destination for professional athletes?

Jets4Life · 04-02-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryred

must be the chicks

If that were the case, Winnipeg would be in the top 5 desirable places to play in.

Jets4Life · 04-02-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bouw N Arrow

102F out.. off to the Coyotes game.

Feels good man

What is that in Celsius? 40?

That's way too hot for comfort. I feel sorry for the Construction workers in Arizona.

afc wimbledon · 04-02-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by valo403

I find that almost completely impossible to believe. the most dangerous city in America is a popular retirement destination for professional athletes?

I found it just as unbelievable but I heard the same comments from both hockey and NFL pre game shows over the last few years.

troutman · 04-11-2011, 09:31 AM

Very quiet in Phoenix the last week or two. Something must be up. Either:

1) Hulsizer is working out an acceptable plan with Goldwater; or

2) A move will be announced once the Coyotes are eliminated.

afc wimbledon · 04-11-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by troutman

Very quiet in Phoenix the last week or two. Something must be up. Either:

1) Hulsizer is working out an acceptable plan with Goldwater; or

2) A move will be announced once the Coyotes are eliminated.

From a PR point of view if they had anything positive to say they would say it, heading into the playoffs, generating a positive buzz with which to sell tickets etc.
Not the only consideration though, granted.

TorqueDog · 04-11-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by valo403

The coyotes play in Glendale. They are the Phoenix Coyotes. They do not play in Winnipeg.

Fixed.

troutman · 04-11-2011, 01:08 PM

Video - Winnipeg Sun interviews Coyotes fans:

Coyotes fans: Hands off our team!
Winnipeg, Glendale in emotional tug of war over Coyotes
http://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/ho.../17899471.html

Attending a pair of recent games at Jobing.com Arena erased a couple of myths for me. One, that the building is always half-empty. And two, that nobody really cares.

Although announced crowds of 12,000-plus (on a Tuesday) and 15,000-plus (Friday) were slightly inflated, the place had atmosphere. These are fans who’ve moved to Arizona from all over North America. They know when to cheer, and boo the ref as well as anybody.