ECON 2P42 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Gary Bettman, Gila River Arena, Arizona State Legislature
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An analysis on coyotes" next move tricky to unpack: arthur . There have been many controversies regarding the future of the nhl in arizona for some time now. Nhl commissioner gary bettman sent a letter to the arizona state legislature stating firmly for a new arena in a new city for the franchise to continue. This decision has been in discussion since 2003 as the gila river arena in glendale struggles to fill seats and succeed financially. Bettman states the coyotes" current location is not economically capable of supporting a successful nhl franchise . The decision made by bettman is justifiable as operating the arena with the team brought much economical and financial loss constantly. For the past 15 years, a succession of ownership groups has tried everything imaginable to make the. Our combined efforts have all yielded the same result a consistent economic loss .