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Clearly it's not working as well as both Glendale and the NHL were hoping. So why not move them back to downtown Phoenix proper.

I think so too but it would hinge on how they can make a deal with the Suns. Who also are looking for new construction in the near future. Could be beneficial for both teams.

Why is everyone so mad and hostile today

DON'T TELL ME HOW I FEEL.

6:30 PM is part of rush hour.

Not the Tabròn™ Rush hour:

 

[Quick]

Not only that, but who the hell plans on getting to the game 1 minute before the puck drops?

Game times in Arizona are 7PM, sometimes 7:30.

Westgate, where the rink is, has a ton of great places to hang out at before the game. They also allow tailgating in the lot for certain games if you want. So in order to get there with an hour to spare to get game ready, you have to leave Phoenix or Scottsdale at 4:30-5 and hope no traffic is in the way.

But if you have a job and/or family to take, it makes it impossible to get there with any kind of cushion.

If the rink was in an urban area, like it used to be when they were at America West, there's a much bigger pool of fans that can get there.

But hey Google Maps tells me its close, so the people there just suck.

Tabris' opinions should be taken with extreme skepticism.

 

[Tabris]

Ok then. You certainly know more than the locals that, you know, actually live there. Good to know that the drive from downtown took me and others a lot less time than, you know, it actually does.

Oh come on. All I did was share an outlook on the season and, as expected, a response like this comes out.

I wasn't speaking to you on the market thing. You seem super defensive. I don't know how anyone can dispute that Phoenix is officially the worst market over the last 5 years though. It's a statistic fact.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Hockey_League_attendance_figures

Other teams suffer from bad teams affecting attendance, but when they have good teams, they can make better attendance numbers (Panthers as example). Coyotes made the Conference Finals in 2011-2012 and were still last in attendance that year and 2nd the year after.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Tabris' opinions should be taken with extreme skepticism.

Understood.

I know I'm losing my team in a couple years.

Makes a guy sensitive.

Coyotes made the Conference Finals in 2011-2012 and were still last in attendance that year and 2nd the year after.

Wait, what? The Coyotes have bad attendance? Holy shit dude. I never realized that. I went to the infamous Halloween game back in 2009 where I counted 285 people actually in the stands, but wow. I didn't realize until JUST NOW that attendance has been terrible. Did you google that too? Maybe I should learn how to google. Seems to do wonders for you.

 

[Tabris]

By the way, it takes the same amount of time to get to Jobing arena from Phoenix, as it takes to go to BB&T arena from Fort Lauderdale.

Phoenix is just a bad market and only reason it exists is due to Bettman wanting to keep and/or increase American market presence for TV deals.

 

[Quick]

I think so too but it would hinge on how they can make a deal with the Suns. Who also are looking for new construction in the near future. Could be beneficial for both teams.

This as well. If the Suns are looking to get a new arena, they could probably cut a deal with the Coyotes to chip in.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

theres also a higher population on the east side of phoenix than the west that would be apathetic to drive another 30 minutes extra to Glendale versus downtown phoenix which is already 30-45 minutes

 

[Foggy]

You realize who you're quoting right

DAMMIT

 

[imBask]

Understood.

I know I'm losing my team in a couple years.

Makes a guy sensitive.



Wait, what? The Coyotes have bad attendance? Holy shit dude. I never realized that. I went to the infamous Halloween game back in 2009 where I counted 285 people actually in the stands, but wow. I didn't realize until JUST NOW that attendance has been terrible. Did you google that too? Maybe I should learn how to google. Seems to do wonders for you.

calm down there buddy

and don't worry you'll make a great Las Vegas's Hilton Vegas Hotels and Spa Visit Hilton.com™ fan

 

[CosmicQueso]

calm down there buddy

My fault. Expecting to actually talk about the Coyote hockey club but instead devolving right into "Phoenix sucks".

Enjoy the season. Maybe I can come back once I have to become a Ducks fan.

 

[Foggy]

My fault. Expecting to actually talk about the Coyote hockey club but instead devolving right into "Phoenix sucks".

Enjoy the season. Maybe I can come back once I have to become a Ducks fan.

Ducks have Corey Perry on their team. Have some dignity. Be a Flames fan.

 

[Quick]

My fault. Expecting to actually talk about the Coyote hockey club but instead devolving right into "Phoenix sucks".

Enjoy the season. Maybe I can come back once I have to become a Ducks fan.

Just threaten to fight everyone, like Kave Man does.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Ducks have Corey Perry on their team. Have some dignity. Be a Flames fan.

or be a Columbus fan.


I feel we need more of those fans.

 

[imBask]

My fault. Expecting to actually talk about the Coyote hockey club but instead devolving right into "Phoenix sucks".

Enjoy the season. Maybe I can come back once I have to become a Ducks fan.

oh please not the Ducks. And there's not much to talk about, you guys sucked and probably will suck this season too, Ekman-Larsson is cool, Chipchura is slow

 

[Bobs Big Boy]

One more day. Thank fuck for that.

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

goddamnit guys, there goes our only coyotes fan

 

[imBask]

or be a Columbus fan.


I feel we need more of those fans.

BJ's are cool, I like the cannon

 

[Foggy]

or be a Columbus fan.


I feel we need more of those fans.

I like my cozy little treehouse, but I suppose there's room for more. I got a nice stash of nudie mags too.

 

[User 479360]

Corrado is a defenceman so I don't know how that can be a lateral move from Panik

Harrington did make the team, btw. Him being sent down is temporary while Panik is picked up or sent down.

Touche, but you know what I meant. I hope.

I didn't know about Harrington, because I just saw the news on the SportsNet ticker. It said, "...send D Harrington down to AHL's Marlies."

Good to know

 

[CreeperBlocks]

@reporterchris
With #NJDevils sending Pavel Zacha to OHL Sarnia, six 2015 draft picks remain in NHL: McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin, Rantanen, Sprong, Guhle.

.

 

[Pikma]

Tabris' opinions should be taken with extreme skepticism.

 

[Tabris]

Tabris' opinions should be taken with extreme skepticism.

Because they may blow your mind?

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Sean Avery is at it again.

Former NHL player Sean Avery was arrested last week on two criminal charges.

According to a report from the 27east.com, Avery was arrested by Southampton Village Police on Wednesday, Sept. 30 following a routine traffic stop.

Avery was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, both misdemeanours.

According to the report, the criminal mischief charge was for Avery allegedly throwing objects at passing vehicles. He also was found to be in possession of two prescription drugs, acetaminophen with oxycodone and roxicodone
Avery was released on bail.

The 35-year-old last played in the NHL in the 2011-12 season. In 580 career games, Avery had 90 goals and 247 points.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-former-nhler-avery-arrested-1.372713

 

[Tabris]

Please ignore me and don't respond to my posts intelligently.

 

[Sanjuro]

.

Bless you, Don Sweeney.

 

[Red_Man]

Reading multiple people trying to engage Tabris in any kind of rational discussion.....

 

[Smiley90]

DAMMIT

It's okay, we all make mistakes

We'll all always like BJ's.

 

[Pikma]

Please ignore me and don't respond to my posts intelligently.

Huh

 

[Simon Belmont]

tabrisignore.gif

Seriously, does anyone have this?

Huh

You heard the man.

 

[Socreges]

I eagerly await the day when I can use my tabrisbanned.gif again.

goddamnit guys, there goes our only coyotes fan

Eh. He's been around before. Always the same thing - high emotions drawn from perceived victimization. Hopefully he sticks around and talks hockey one of these days.

 

[Quick]

I eagerly await the day when I can use my tabrisbanned.gif again.

Eh. He's been around before. Always the same thing - high emotions drawn from perceived victimization. Hopefully he sticks around and talks hockey one of these days.

Fuck Mike Smith.

 

[Socreges]

Fuck Mike Smith.

Mike Smith is a saint. You only hate on him because of your Canadiandidicy and something something attendance something we're people too HATERS GONNA HATE AROOOOOOO

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

Fuck Mike Smith.

he used to be so good, but goddamn his anger got the best of him as the years went on

 

[Pikma]

Fuck Mike Smith.

Can't believe the Coyotes plan to win hockey games with Mike Smith and Anders Lindback in the net.

 

[Foggy]

Can't believe the Coyotes plan to win hockey games with Mike Smith and Anders Lindback in the net.

Just chucking stones in that glass house, eh?

 

[Pikma]

Just chucking stones in that glass house, eh?

 

[Red_Man]

I assume anyone who uses the phrase "haters gonna hate" is 15 and survives on Mountain Dew

 

[Simon Belmont]

I assume anyone who uses the phrase "haters gonna hate" is 15 and survives on Mountain Dew

You're jumping to conclusions. They could just as easily be 30 and emotionally stunted.

 

[RC]

You're jumping to conclusions. They could just as easily be 30 and emotionally stunted.

That describes 90% of NHL-GAF.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Side question - any former Atlanta Thrasher fans around? What happened to them?

Hopefully he sticks around and talks hockey one of these days.

Would love to. Tried to. Two people responded with hockey, the others with business situation, driving times and moving the team. Happened last time, too.

Would love to talk about the garbage pile Mike Smith turned into. I like gifs.

I assume anyone who uses the phrase "haters gonna hate" is 15 and survives on Mountain Dew

It was a joke.

Mike Smith 14W 42L last season, how's that even possible, jesus

Made me question my center ice subscription, that's for sure. Last year was so bad.

 

[imBask]

Mike Smith 14W 42L last season, how's that even possible, jesus

 

[Simon Belmont]

That describes 90% of NHL-GAF.

*30, emotionally stunted and not lucky enough to have a sport like Hockey to knock some sense in you

 

[Calamari41]

Would love to. Tried to. Two people responded with hockey, the others with business situation, driving times and moving the team. Happened last time, too.

Would love to talk about the garbage pile Mike Smith turned into. I like gifs.

It was a joke.

Don't let it get to you. If the Canadians giving you a hard time in this thread were born in Phoenix, only like 5% of them would be hockey fans, if that.

What do you guys expect Queso to do? Grow up a Canucks fan?

 

[Simon Belmont]

CS - a lot of good natured salt gets thrown around here about cities and teams. Don't let it get to you. Grab the shaker and throw some salt back.

 

[Calamari41]

CS - a lot of good natured salt gets thrown around here about cities and teams. Don't let it get to you. Grab the shaker and throw some salt back.

This.

Queso, I suggest researching some of these teams' cities and finding hilarious facts about them.

You'll have to go into the deep web to find any information at all about most of the Canadian ones.

 

[Simon Belmont]

You pretty much just have to say "Leafs" or "oilers" and people will get your point.

 

[imBask]

you guys know who will suck this year?

The Leafs hahahaha amirite

 

[Pikma]

Would love to talk about the garbage pile Mike Smith turned into. I like gifs.

It's alright man, my team has it's own Mike Smith in the making right now, and I also know what it feels to have Lindback and Smith in your team.

 

[Quick]

This.

Queso, I suggest researching some of these teams' cities and finding hilarious facts about them.

You'll have to go into the deep web to find any information at all about most of the Canadian ones.

A chunk of Canadians are actually second-class citizens!

That's a freebie.

 

[Sanjuro]

I suggest researching some of these teams' cities and finding hilarious facts about them.

I didn't know the Habs arena was a movie theater until Solo told me!

Was legit shook.