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Gary Bettman Expresses Concerns Over the Latest Update on Coyotes Arena Vote

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Julien Trekker
April 28, 2023  (11:56)
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The future of the Arizona Coyotes is in jeopardy as the citizens of Tempe, Arizona prepare to vote on May 16th to determine whether or not the city should install a new multi-billion dollar entertainment district that would become the new home of the Coyotes. Currently, the Coyotes share their home arena with the Arizona State University's Men's Hockey team.

Despite various controversies and setbacks, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has been a loyal supporter of the Coyotes and has refused to consider their relocation.

In an effort to save the team's current home in Arizona, Bettman and Coyotes' front-office members proposed a new entertainment district to the City of Tempe, which would house the Coyotes for decades.

Gary Bettman and the Coyotes Make One Last Push Before Citywide Vote for New Arena

However, the city council of Tempe has unanimously decided to let the citizens decide via a vote. If the vote fails, the Coyotes will be homeless as of 2026, and the NHL will likely have no other option but to move the franchise elsewhere. With the vote less than a month away, the NHL is now in full panic mode.

Indeed, Frank Seravalli reported:

"I'll give you a little insight into how worried the Arizona Coyotes are about this arena vote that's coming up that will determine their future: They have sent members of their front office door-to-door canvassing the last couple weeks."

This indicates how concerned the team is about the upcoming arena vote that will determine their future.

The Arizona Coyotes have been on the brink of relocation for years, and the possibility of a move to a new location is real. Fans have suggested locations such as Houston, Texas and Quebec City as potential new homes for the team, but it all depends on the outcome of the upcoming vote.

While the prospect of a new NHL franchise in Texas or the return of the Nordiques is exciting, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Coyotes after May 16th.

In a last effort to save their future, the NHL and the Coyotes started an awareness campaign with the citizens of Tempe before the upcoming arena vote. Fans will have to wait and see what happens next for the Arizona Coyotes.

As reported on Markerzone - Latest Update Regarding Coyotes Arena Vote Has Gary Bettman Worried

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