Mar 5, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings fans hold a sign for mayor Kevin Johnson (not pictured) to build the crown downtown arena and keep the Kings during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Why does this affect the Phoenix Coyotes? Well Seattle has made a huge push to build an arena and host both a NBA and NHL team. If they landed the Sonics again they would put a lot of pressure and money toward acquiring a NHL team. With the Coyotes being target number one.

Thanks to former Suns guard and now Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson for all his hard work in keeping the team in Sacramento where it belongs. It has always had a great home court advantage.

Seattle should of never left for OKC but hey that happens for a reason sometimes. With Seattle and Quebec city starving for a NHL franchise the best thing would be a 2 team expansion. Same for the NBA. I grow tired of having just 1 NBA team in Canada. Makes sense to have 3-4 at the least. Maybe even one in Mexico. The NHL is nicely spread out as it is. It would be cool and weird to have the NHL in Seattle. Not that far from the Canucks as it is.

Phoenix is still in the process of securing an owner. Those prospects have looked very promising as of late. Several are putting bids together and consulting / hiring firms to handle this. Plus I am playing Powerball Saturday so I may have a bid myself. Fingers crossed.

As far as the success for the Coyotes, I think once ownership is done we will see a tremendous upswing in the momentum. Things could run like this:  Ownership, re-sign Tippett and Maloney, sign name free agent scorers, sell out the suites, gain new sponsorship, and ride that momentum.

I wouldn’t even mind 1 game a month on a weekday at US Airways. That is usually the tough game to fill the midweek game against a so so team. As a season holder I wouldn’t mind the drive once a month.

I cited many of the things they did well on offense and the underrated Jonas Hiller. Their first line is deadly and as good as any in the Pacific. After the season I was right about the Ducks but didn’t think the Kings would make the playoffs at all. Swap the Coyotes and Kings and I nailed this division and MOST of the playoff contenders.

As far as predictions for the post season I cant see anyone but Pittsburgh coming out of the East.

But hey I’m a WEST guy. I really have little confidence in the Red Wings and Canucks. I think they are both early outs and will get Anaheim and San Jose to advance and represent the Pacific deep in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

I do not like the Kings and have the Blues knocking them out in 6 games.

Ok enough is enough. The Blackhawks are playing like a team of destiny this season. I had them winning the Stanley Cup after the first meeting with Phoenix.

If it is anything but the Blackhawks and Penguins it will be a surprise to me. Anaheim will battle but lose to Chicago in 6 games in the West finals. The darkhorse in the East to me is the Ottawa Senators. They are getting that playoff effort from goal and scoring just enough to win. Not a fan of the Capitals and the Rangers cannot let King Hen do it all.

So although it has been a disappointing season for Phoenix, doesn’t mean there isn’t some great hockey going on. LOL at Vancouver. Looks like another early exit for them. MOVE THE TEAM!