I suspect Arizona will end up in VGK territory at least. Utah depends on who gets the rights. Of the major Utah players, Sinclair and Bonneville have no connection to a Phoenix TV station, but Scripps has KUPX (which like KASW was converted into a standalone indie).
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Arizona Coyotes moving to Salt Lake CIty
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I suspect Arizona will end up in VGK territory at least. Utah depends on who gets the rights. Of the major Utah players, Sinclair and Bonneville have no connection to a Phoenix TV station, but Scripps has KUPX (which like KASW was converted into a standalone indie).
KUTV has KJZZ both part of Sinclair, Gray Television is launching a new station in SLC after trading some smaller ones to Marquee Broadcasting.
There has been chatter that the Winnipeg Jets 1972-96 history should be sent back to that city and its current team.
The Thrashers 1999-2011 history, now with Winnipeg Jets 2.0, might likely be sent back to Atlanta for a rebooted version of that team.
Not going to happen in Hartford. Very unlikely in Quebec.
The franchise swap discussion can get silly, sort of like discussing radio station histories. For example: Does WFAN in NYC trace its history to WEAF, or to WHN due to WFAN moving from 1050 to 660 in 1988?🤪
"Let's build up a fan base for a different market team, so when (or if ever) that time comes when an expansion franchise becomes available, there won't be a fan base for that."
It's basically free real estate. The chances of the Utah (Insert Team Name Here) on KASW took a big bounce up because Scripps Sports will apparently carry the games.
Utah NHL games to air free on Utah 16
Utah's new NHL team will be one of the hottest tickets in town when they hit the ice next fall, but fans won't have to pay a thing to watch them all season long.
www.fox13now.com
I'll be surprised if their games air in Phoenix. I can see Vegas Golden Knights games airing here before whatever the SLC hockey team will be called.It's basically free real estate. The chances of the Utah (Insert Team Name Here) on KASW took a big bounce up because Scripps Sports will apparently carry the games.
Utah NHL games to air free on Utah 16
Utah's new NHL team will be one of the hottest tickets in town when they hit the ice next fall, but fans won't have to pay a thing to watch them all season long.
KASW Arizona 61 has removed the Coyotes page from their website. Arizona 61
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman just confirmed at a news conference that Scripps will be airing the Utah NHL team games in Arizona.
So pretty much the NHL taking a page from the NFL with the Chargers & Raiders & having them move close by, but still airing games in their original markets. Not hearing about whether the Ducks or Kings will claim any part of AZ as well, although if they did, it'd probably be limited to the far western portions of AZ close to the CA border (ie Yuma, Quartzsite).
Both remaining fans will be happy. 🤔
It’s a punch to the gut of Coyotes fans, courtesy of Scripps.
Scoop: Scripps to pull CW Network affiliation in seven cities in September
Scripps will drop its CW Network affiliation from several of its television stations later this year, converting some into full-time independent outlets.
thedesk.net
KWBA officially out of CW, but could follow the same format of KASW or convert into ION?
So in an interview with Scripps KTNV yesterday, Vegas Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz says that Golden Knights games will be broadcast in Arizona next season.
VGK President Kerry Bubolz talks new ice rinks, Scripps sports, and NHL Draft
It may be the offseason for the Vegas Golden Knights but there are plans in the pipeline for new ice rinks, additions to Scripps broadcasts, and the NHL Draft.
www.ktnv.com
I'd rather watch the Tucson Roadrunners.
Preseason schedule just announced: First Utah HC game is September 22 against the St. Louis Blues in Des Moines (AHL Iowa Wild’s home arena). First home preseason game is September 23 at the Delta Center in SLC.
Another setback for Alex Meruelo
Looking increasingly doubtful. Perhaps Meruelo throws in the towel and uses the net proceeds from the sale of the Coyotes hockey operation to buy more radio/media properties in SoCal and elsewhere.
Meruelo still holds the intellectual property rights to the Coyotes brand; the NHL might take those back and hold them for a future expansion team with a completely new ownership group.
Phoenix has a long history with minor league hockey so that might be a path forward for fans in the area.
Because we all know what a great investment broadcasting is right now. He's much better off taking 5% interest at the bank.
I think all of the billionaires can see what a money pit broadcasting is. Just look at how much trouble they're having trying to find a buyer for Paramount Global.
He has a casino business in Nevada, btw most of his LA broadcast properties from his radio stations barely most of the people dont know what KWHY or KBEH is.
32 might be the limit right now but I doubt it might increase as does the NFL given the recenty relocations in the last several years. Right now Arizona might be better off on bidding 1 or 2 soccer teams either MLS, NWSL or both.
Im sure ASU is open to bring the AHL team the Tucson Roadrunners to Tempe.
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