Jon: thanks for confirming my intuition. :)

Wedge: the “cities who never see snow/cold don’t need or want hockey” has ALWAYS been my contention. Though I CAN see wanting teams in LA & Texas.

(05-17-2023 09:55 AM)GoodOwl Wrote:  
Coyotes' arena plan in Tempe rejected by voters; future cloudy

Let 'em come to Atlanta. Third time's the charm?

If they build an arena at the Battery hockey will finally succeed in the ATL.

(05-19-2023 12:34 PM)Erictelevision Wrote:  Wedge: the “cities who never see snow/cold don’t need or want hockey” has ALWAYS been my contention. Though I CAN see wanting teams in LA & Texas.

Final Four in the NHL right now:

Dallas - rare snow
Vegas - no snow
Florida - no snow
Raleigh - rare snow

In fact, Las Vegas is the most northerly team left in the playoffs.

Quote:Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he's planning to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of moving the Arizona Coyotes to Hartford.

Lamont told reporters during a news availability that he has reached out to the NHL and hopes the meeting can take place sometime next week.

"This is a great hockey state and a great hockey town," Lamont said. "It's evidenced by the passion we have for the Whalers going back years -- still one of the best selling jerseys. I think we can guarantee them a very strong market right here, and a government that's ready to come and be their partner."

Conn. Gov. making pitch to Bettman for Coyotes relocation to Hartford