Gambo Meruelo Agrees to Sell the Team: Reactions and Speculations

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In a surprising turn of events, Gambo Meruelo has agreed to sell the team under some unique conditions…

[Gambo] Meruelo agreed to sell the team after he secured a contractual right to reactivate the franchise within 5 years of the date of the agreement and trigger an expansion draft if an arena is built- this would require him to pay back the $1 billion that he is getting from the sale.
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Summary

  • Fans doubt Meruelo’s ability to build an NHL arena within the set timeframe.
  • The requirement to pay back $1 billion raises skepticism about the deal.
  • Hope remains for Arizonans to get a team under a competent owner in the future.

Reactions

Commenters express disbelief at the feasibility of the arena construction due to Meruelo’s track record.

Speculations

Speculations arise about the potential impact on Arizona’s NHL future and the level of support for a new team.

Final Thoughts

The hockey community’s mixed reactions highlight uncertainties surrounding the team’s sale and future possibilities.