What changed in the last 24 months? Seattle was 650 million

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Apr 15, 2024
7:55:53pm

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What changed in the last 24 months? Seattle was 650 million

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cougarfann888

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Coyotes estimated franchise value of $300-500mil got a bit inflated when the NHL

Apr 15, 7:47pm

The estimated cost of incoming expansion teams will be $2B.

Apr 15, 7:50pm

I thought expansion teams were going to be 600-800 million

cougarfann888

Apr 15, 7:52pm

Not now

Apr 15, 7:55pm

What changed in the last 24 months? Seattle was 650 million

cougarfann888

Apr 15, 7:55pm

Smith really REALLY wanted a franchise, and the NHL made him pay.

Apr 15, 8:01pm

Seems like a pretty reasonable price

kotacoug

Apr 15, 8:04pm

It really is, if/when Smith sells the franchise it’ll be for many times more.

Apr 15, 8:19pm

Let me take that back a bit. According to Freidman if Arizona gets a stadium

Apr 15, 7:56pm

I think you’re missing my point. I’m not saying Smith is getting screwed…

Apr 15, 7:59pm

Isn't the "value" what someone is willing to pay?

Apr 15, 8:02pm

Not necessarily, Smith was probably “willing” to pay more.

Apr 15, 8:11pm

It’s normal. Basically just becomes a $300 million entrance fee for SLC

kotacoug

Apr 15, 7:50pm

I don’t think anything involving professional sport franchise sales is normal.

Apr 15, 8:02pm

Are you saying that no other sports have relocation or expansion fees paid to

kotacoug

Apr 15, 8:07pm

That’s not even remotely close to what I said.

Apr 15, 8:13pm

Well that’s basically what is happening 🤷‍♂️ what are you fretting over?

kotacoug

Apr 15, 8:17pm

Dumb assumption

Apr 15, 8:18pm

Not assuming anything.

kotacoug

Apr 15, 8:19pm

You just assumed I’m “fretting” over it. When I’m actually just discussing the

Apr 15, 8:22pm

Your tone seemed like you were, my bad maybe I misinterpreted that

kotacoug

Apr 15, 8:25pm

Don’t tell the New York attorney general

Longseason

Apr 15, 7:50pm

RE: Don’t tell the New York attorney general

JohnnyComeLately

Apr 15, 7:53pm

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