While noting that there's no real broadcasting implication to this thread with new developments, I will simply say that the Meruelo Group is alienating everyone in this town that matters.
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Arizona Coyotes moving to Salt Lake CIty
- Thread starter DarrenVision
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His chances of getting an arena anywhere in the Phoenix area are cratering by the day.
I always called the Coyotes Wile E. Coyotes since they always fell off a cliff LOL. I think Utah should be called the Roadrunners then when the Coyotes Wile E. can face his pal Roadrunner LMAO. I thought for years the Coyotes shared with the Suns at the same arena wasn't that the case. I know they seem to have lost the arena somewhere in the PHX area and had to share with ASU why they moved out of PHX for Scottsdale seems like they lost the fanbase in that move.
Why would the NHL want to have a team in the ATL when it has failed twice in the ATL and both times the teams moved to Canada I think the Flames won a Stanley Cup while in the ATL but they never supported them. I could see Houston getting an NHL team I think the city would support the hockey team in H-Town.
Why would the NHL want to have a team in the ATL when it has failed twice in the ATL and both times the teams moved to Canada I think the Flames won a Stanley Cup while in the ATL but they never supported them. I could see Houston getting an NHL team I think the city would support the hockey team in H-Town.
What will happen now to the branding, name and IP?
Don't go away mad, Alex, just go away. Now. 
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As far as the Coyotes' branding and trademarks, either they would either cease to exist or would revert to league ownership, I would guess. This is deja vu Cleveland Browns all over again, so there is a legal precedent even though it's a different sport and league.
🤮As far as the Coyotes' branding and trademarks, either they would either cease to exist or would revert to league ownership, I would guess. This is deja vu Cleveland Browns all over again, so there is a legal precedent even though it's a different sport and league.
The NHL likely takes possession of the intellectual property while canceling the franchise, bringing an end to its 52 year history (Utah is considered a new franchise, though stocked with the former Coyotes players.) The branding could be held for any future expansion team in Phoenix.
It sounds like he will take the money and run. This was a bad deal all the way around. According to the linked article, if he reactivated the team, he would have to pay back the $1 billion he got for the sale of the team. That's a crazy deal that he agreed to, and made no sense to reactivate.
Coyotes are done: Coyotes Owner Meruelo Folding What’s Left of the NHL FranchiseDon't go away mad, Alex, just go away. Now.
As far as the Coyotes' branding and trademarks, either they would either cease to exist or would revert to league ownership, I would guess. This is deja vu Cleveland Browns all over again, so there is a legal precedent even though it's a different sport and league.
Still up in the air whether the Winnipeg portion of the team’s history will be returned to that city and Jets 2.0. Otherwise the end of the 52 year old franchise.
Either True North buys the pre-2011 history while the post-2011 to 2024 history goes to Utah owner Ryan Smith.
Meruelo will be turning over the logos, rights to the Coyotes name, and other trademarks to the NHL. Once the league's Board of Governors meets on Thursday, the Arizona Coyotes will officially cease to exist.
I just hope no local TV station is stupid enough to sign an affiliation contract with the Utah Hockey Club. If we have to get an out-of-town franchise on TV locally, I hope it's the Vegas Golden Knights. And if a new franchise is ever granted to Phoenix, I hope they come up with a new name.
(EDIT: The link I posted is already in this thread.)
I just hope no local TV station is stupid enough to sign an affiliation contract with the Utah Hockey Club. If we have to get an out-of-town franchise on TV locally, I hope it's the Vegas Golden Knights. And if a new franchise is ever granted to Phoenix, I hope they come up with a new name.
(EDIT: The link I posted is already in this thread.)
Scripps is keeping the broadcast rights locally.
It looks like indeed KASW will go with the Golden Knights. TV listings show they carry the Vegas pre-game show and Vegas-Utah pre-season game on the 27th. Scripps also looks to be clearing the Golden Knights on KWBA "Arizona 58" Tucson this season as well.
Arizona seems to be definitely included in the VGK TV territory.
The KnightTime+ FAQ reads,
It used to mention "certain counties in California and Arizona". Apparently this was also mentioned in a video interview (6:30).
It would not surprise me if some Utah games turn up, but in a secondary role to VGK, much as KUPX did with the Coyotes last year.
The KnightTime+ FAQ reads,
It used to mention "certain counties in California and Arizona". Apparently this was also mentioned in a video interview (6:30).
It would not surprise me if some Utah games turn up, but in a secondary role to VGK, much as KUPX did with the Coyotes last year.
It looks like Scripps is flipping the Idaho stations that carried Vegas last season to Utah this season. The website and TV listings for KIVI 6.2 and KSAW-LD 6.2 show Utah games this month rather than Vegas, so I wonder if Idaho is no longer Vegas territory.
What's wild and unexpected is that we might also??? be Colorado Avalanche territory, not that there'd actually be a way to watch the Avs here, per this June 20 Las Vegas Review-Journal article:
Looks like Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Hockey Club Broadcast Schedules are now on Arizona61 website. Schedules airing between KASW Arizona61 and KNXV AntennaTV 15.2, even when both teams don't have games on the same night. So I guess neither team is primary to Arizona61.
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Vegas Golden Knights Schedule | Arizona 61
Arizona 61 is your new one-stop shop for local and national news, TV entertainment, and sports in Phoenix, including the Arizona Coyotes.
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Utah Hockey Club Schedule | Arizona 61
Arizona 61 is your new one-stop shop for local and national news, TV entertainment, and sports in Phoenix, including the Arizona Coyotes.
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