Globe and Mail reports that NHL may be loaning money to Phoenix Coyotes

IceArizona closes the deal to buy the Coyotes. A bit surprised it happened, but closes an ugly chapter for the league, at least for a few years.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=679606&navid=nhl:topheads

 

Look forward to adding to this thread five years from now.

 

Five at the most.

 

Fixed to reflect the over/under on the likely time period before the owners will want the lease terms renegotiated and sweetened again.

Once you give a mouse a cookie...

 

So who's next on the Seattle/Quebec City wish list? New Jersey? Miami? Columbus?

 

As far as current franchises possibly relocating? Maybe Nashville (again)? Anaheim??

Nothing against the cities seeking a franchise, but I really hope the NHL doesn't expand. 30 teams is enough and they need to grow the league before spreading further out.

 

Wonder if the province of Quebec will levy a tax on visiting athetes with the proceeds going to the franchise owners?

http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2013/07/23/5543/tennessee-taxes-visiting-players-gives-money-to-grizzlies-predators/

 

The Devils have a five-year-old arena. They aren't leaving.

 

Of course not. They have a lease.

 

Everything points to expansion for me, particularly the uneven divisions.

 

Speaking of the Devils:

http://tracking.si.com/2013/08/08/nhl-takeover-of-new-jersey-devils-coming-soon/?sct=hp_t2_a5&eref=sihp

 

This is a great move for the league. The Devils have a much nicer arena than the Coyotes.