Quote (ManaJunkie @ Mar 5 2020 06:43pm)

I remember hearing in the news some time ago the owner threatened to move to Lebreton Flats I think it was. Heard it in local news, I live 45 west of Ottawa in a shit town lol

Quote (Queefy @ Mar 5 2020 06:40pm)

nah i dont think they are in danger of relocating, though based on attendance they could be a prime candidate for a relocation.
The only problem with that is most of the best markets for hockey in the US compared to a canadian city are already taken.
I think it would be too risky for the NHL to move them to an unproven market when they are in Canada and are due for an influx of good young players.
When they correct the ship and are decent to good again those numbers will most likely turn around.

if i had to pick any team to relocate it would definitely be arizona, though at this point i dont think even that is likely.

Quote (Killingyouall @ Mar 5 2020 11:16pm)

They recently got a new ownership group. I am unsure how stable that group is.

Some time ago there was an allegation that violated rules set forth by various leagues, including the NHL by conducting physical assessments outside of the combine parameters set forth; thus giving them an unfair advantage.

I believe the fine is 500k per player involved in this ordeal, and it was further alleged that some teams/players reported this happening. Now that story can gone eerily quiet though so I am not sure what became of it, if anything.

Quote (Secksii @ Mar 5 2020 08:40am)

So you're going by "killingyouall" now nerd? Haha whats up douche bag, it's Tanner from Highschool. Remember me? Me and the guys used to give you a hard time in school. Sorry you were just an easy target lol. I can see not much has changed. Remember Sarah the girl you had a crush on? Yeah we're married now. I make over 200k a year and drive a mustang GT. I guess some things never change huh loser? Nice catching up lol. Pathetic..

Quote (Nihility @ Mar 5 2020 08:37pm)

There is a lot of players involved and the nhl dosent want to piss off the new owners and have them sell the team to another owner. They are keeping the arizona market for now but its been clear that this market dosent work at all and their best option is to move them in another city. Each owner claim that they only lose money in this market and sell the team within 5 years after buying it.

Quote (Killingyouall @ Mar 5 2020 08:16pm)

They recently got a new ownership group. I am unsure how stable that group is.

Some time ago there was an allegation that violated rules set forth by various leagues, including the NHL by conducting physical assessments outside of the combine parameters set forth; thus giving them an unfair advantage.

I believe the fine is 500k per player involved in this ordeal, and it was further alleged that some teams/players reported this happening. Now that story can gone eerily quiet though so I am not sure what became of it, if anything.

Quote (Madmartigan @ Mar 5 2020 06:46pm)

I think the Arizona Coyotes will have one last chance to stay if they can approve a new arena deal.
But I'm not sure how bad their tax payers really care about hockey. They also have a low attendance.

Honestly though, I think Houston can out-draw both cities if the marketing for the new team is good.
Look at the XFL rebirth. The Houston Roughnecks are the hottest ticket in town right now. Undefeated.

I never truly believed the Ottawa Senators were in danger of relocating. I'd love to see this thread turn into the Houston Senators. LOL

Quote (Meatstick @ Mar 6 2020 12:00pm)

Imagine if NYI miss playoffs

Having possible 2x picks in top 3-5 and another pick in top 15 :drool:

Quote (Twax @ 6 Mar 2020 12:05)

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