Reading the replies is all too familiar, the opinions on this franchise from opposing fan bases has not changed one bit. At least it’s no longer our problem.
It was never about the arena… it was all about getting Alex Muerlo out and Ryan Smith in.
jfriedrich
The difference is that Smith is willing to spend to renovate the building and secure funding and approvals from the city, whereas Meruelo threw in the towel just months after agreeing to do the same in Arizona once he hit the first obstacle after watching the team leave.
I still believe it was possible for Meruelo to reactivate the franchise under the terms he agreed to, but it’s clear he didn’t really ever intend to do so.
reallifepin
One difference is that tickets are selling to fans of the home team.
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Does hockey not belong in Utah either?
It was never about the arena… it was all about getting Alex Muerlo out and Ryan Smith in.
The difference is that Smith is willing to spend to renovate the building and secure funding and approvals from the city, whereas Meruelo threw in the towel just months after agreeing to do the same in Arizona once he hit the first obstacle after watching the team leave.
I still believe it was possible for Meruelo to reactivate the franchise under the terms he agreed to, but it’s clear he didn’t really ever intend to do so.
One difference is that tickets are selling to fans of the home team.