Real reason why Gary Bettman is set on NHL in Arizona
Even though the franchise hasn't proved it can stay in one city, Gary Bettman is still set on the NHL being in Arizona.
Tuesday evening, the Tempe City Council unanimously voted to go ahead with the Coyotes' plans to build an arena/entertainment district in the city. Bettman ensured it came to this by already promising a 30-year non-relocation agreement with the team.
According to NHL Watcher on Twitter, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman recently shared the real reason why Bettman is ''all-in'' on the Coyotes.
Friedman on why Bettman fights to keep the #Yotes in Arizona: ''I will tell you why he is fighting, two of the highest revenue teams in the league now are Vegas & Seattle and I think he sits there and says, if we could ever get this sorted out, why can't Arizona be the same way?''
Obviously, it would be amazing to see the NHL do well in Arizona, and a brand-new arena in Tempe will hopefully help.
Another high pick in what is projected to be a stacked 2023 draft class, or if they even land Connor Bedard. Hockey may have a future in the State of Arizona.
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 1 | 92 ANSWERS Real reason why Gary Bettman is set on NHL in Arizona Where should the NHL be instead of Arizona? | ||
| Houston | 6 | 6.5 % |
| Quebec City | 72 | 78.3 % |
| Millwaukee | 9 | 9.8 % |
| Kansas City | 5 | 5.4 % |
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