We will know much more on June 27. The state of Arizona is selling 110 acres of land just outside of the city limits of Phoenix on the 27th . Its not in any city so community issues don't exist. As of this moment the Coyotes are the only bidder. The NHL did not want to wait for the stadium build which will take a couple years. So we will see what occurs.
There is much more to this story... Arizona Coyotes will be sold to NHL for 1 billion. Then NHL will sell to Salt Lake for 1.2 billion. IF the Coyotes complete their new stadium within the next 5 years they will be immediately granted a expansion franchise along with one other city.
I think 2 other possible options are where only one team is needed
1) They could kick Belarus out of the Olympics because they have to make that decision now but leave Russia in the iffy position because the Olympics are not till 2026 ! Then make the final decision on Russia in the Olympics at a later date.
2) They could do what FIBA always does. Kick both out but add only one team. Then say the three winners plus the highest ranking non-winner advances to the Olympics. Basically saying Slovakia you have to play the 3 games but your in anyway.
Do you still think we will find out about Belarus this coming week at the meetings ? I would guess if Belarus is out then I suspect Hungary would replace them ( might have been Poland but now that they lost again i assume Poland is out)
Okay since you kind of called Japan. Let me ask you about the 2 games that matter tomorrow.
Ukraine must win to advance. Any trouble winning over Estonia ?
Your take on Romania vs Great Britain ?
Ukraine- Poland was the best game of the first two rounds... Ukraine still has to beat Estonia. If they lose Poland or even South Korea could advance.
For me i was torn on this game. I am a American but my dad was from Poland and my mom from Ukraine
I must admit i thought Ukraine after the win over South Korea might just give Ukraine a long shot chance of a upset. After watching 1st period i doubt they have any chance. Out shot 16-4 Poland is outplaying them by a large margin. UKR lucky to get out of 1st period down only 1-0.
Of course after i said that its now 1-1 late in 2nd period... Ukraine playing a lot better in the 2nd period.