((HT: TheScore/Phoenix Business Journal-Sunnucks))
The Phoenix Business Journal is reporting Winnipeg is considered as a backup option should a deal to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix fail. The NHL has been, and still is, working on a plan with David Thomson and True North Sports Entertainment. A deal to have the Coyotes moved back to Winnipeg has reportedly been completed "in principle" and could have the Coyotes back in Winnipeg to start next season.
Obviously, the league still wants to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix. Ice Edge Holdings is in the process of organizing a lease agreement with the city of Glendale.
Scott Brown, the director of communications for True North, dodged the issue when asked by the Business Journal:
“Due to the possible impact on both the Coyotes and our own AHL product here in Manitoba, we’ve actually been hesitant to engage in any discussion publicly about the situation in Phoenix as far back as last summer when rumors began to surface of the team’s possible departure. It is our understanding the NHL is working very hard to keep the team where it is in Phoenix.”
Daryl Jones, the Chief Operating Officer for Ice Edge told Sunnucks: “Ice Edge feels very comfortable with their financing. Our banks are very interested in this deal.” But, Jones told a Toronto radio station in an interview that he wanted Glendale to move faster in getting a lease deal.
In honor of the new round of talks and hearsay, the HQ thought this sound was appropriate...
If Glendale is going to drag their feet, the league and Ice Edge may not have any choice but to have both sides drop and regroup. Having Thomson in the fold would be huge, and Ice Edge could very easily be paired with another partner willing to sell.
Like, oh the HQ guesses... Atlanta, Florida, Columbus, or Nashville...
In no particular order...
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