"That's it. The gloves are off. Slap me with a misconduct if you like, but I'm done listening to those who say the Valley can't support a hockey team. How do they know? The Coyotes' 15-season stay in the Valley has been tainted by an endless stream of ownership uncertainty, facility debate and lawsuit hyperbole. Management has been either subpar or hamstrung. How the heck are we supposed to build a relationship if the threat of a break-up always is on the horizon? Give me a quality team, sound management, committed ownership and the promise of permanent residence, and then we'll talk. Until then, don't rip my community as one that doesn't appreciate this brilliant sport. Uncertainty, not apathy, is the reason Jobing.com Arena had strong representation from Detroit Red Wings fans Saturday night. What they saw was a gritty, 5-4 Coyotes shootout victory that ended their winless streak at five. This saga is growing increasingly ridiculous. ESPN.com reported Saturday that the City of Glendale is expected to file a lawsuit against the Goldwater Institute and specific members of its board, alleging interference for reaching out and discouraging potential buyers of municipal bonds. These bonds are key to Glendale's new lease agreement with Chicago businessman Matthew Hulsizer, who seems like an ideal owner for this club, a deep-pocketed hockey aficionado whose business acumen could serve the Coyotes well. The players deserve better. They have played spirited hockey much of this season. They had won eight in a row and sat atop the Pacific Division before hitting this skid. Management deserves better. General Manager Don Maloney and coach Dave Tippett have worked hard to find the right pieces and put them in position to win. But the trading deadline came and passed with little movement because of NHL-imposed spending limitations." Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/coy...5phoenix-coyotes-criticizing-fans-unfair.html
