Arizona Coyotes' social media posts slammed amid Utah relocation rumors: 'Read the room'
The Arizona Coyotes aren't winning over any new fans with their social media strategy in the wake of the increasing rumors and speculation about the team's possible relocation to Salt Lake City.
And they might be losing some of their current ones.
The team's posts on social media have been met with disdain amid the chatter surrounding the team potentially moving to Utah next season, chatter that reached a fever pitch amid a report Thursday that the NHL had a version of the 2024-25 regular season schedule for the team with them playing at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, the home of the Utah Jazz, and not at ASU's Mullett Arena in Tempe, the team's current home as it tries to secure a new arena in Arizona.
In the last day, some particular posts have particularly drawn some fans' ire, led by a hype video that had the caption: "Committed to keeping Coyotes Hockey in the desert & building an arena in Phoenix."
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Committed to keeping Coyotes Hockey in the desert & building an arena in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/gJz4b4A8xO
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 10, 2024
Another post, with the message: "We block out the noise. For our fans and for our state, we push forward and give our all. For the love of the game," really angered fans of the franchise.
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We block out the noise.
For our fans and for our state, we push forward and give our all.
For the love of the game. pic.twitter.com/bMuhXXTMKI— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 11, 2024
Many slammed the team's 'tone deaf' approach on social media amid the relocation worries from fans:
The Coyotes decline comment but they'll put out their little videos just to toy with an emotionally distraught fan base today. Nice display of leadership over there. They know damn well they're about to move to SLC. https://t.co/PdVyPkOGLG
— Tim Ring (@timringTV) April 10, 2024
READ THE ROOM!!! https://t.co/pB4aV1YANP
— Saul Bookman (@Saul_Bookman) April 11, 2024
Curious Yotes fan — who do y’all think created this noise?
There’s only 1 correct answer btw. https://t.co/h38XQPTRCO— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) April 11, 2024
Read the room. https://t.co/rtzHdyseVZ pic.twitter.com/X5f245duy6
— Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) April 11, 2024
Just like always under the ownership of Alex Meruelo in recent years — Yotes social media just mocking their fans and the situation.
Serious situation, meaningless post. https://t.co/EKYjsjoqMT— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) April 10, 2024
Just stop
— Scott Allen (@azsportsguy) April 10, 2024
God, are there any adults there who know how incredibly tone-deaf this is right now? I love the players and I have defended this team and the ownership group to outside fans. I'm done.
— Sheryl (@Serenade_az) April 10, 2024
Oh shut up. Fan since day 1. Your posts today are just pissing off the entire fan base
— Chris (@rdlvsls) April 11, 2024
This is getting really sad
— The Habitant (@the_habitant) April 11, 2024
Answer the reports or shut up.
— Thank You, Doaner! (@RealSmokeDogg11) April 11, 2024
Wow. Tone deaf aren’t ya? We want you here in The Valley, we just want honesty and answers.
— Abnormal Suns Fan #KeepTheYotesInAZ (@AbnormalSunsFan) April 11, 2024
Either make an announcement about the rumors or don't post anything. I know as a social media admin, you probably don't have the authority to do that, but c'mon.
— Just a guy 🟧🥌 (@sportsdude10885) April 11, 2024
You’re really better off not posting anything right now
— long live the Yotes (@tripower66) April 11, 2024
For the fans???? Merulo is selling to take the money and run. Is that "For the fans". We're supposed to block out that noise? Sorry....you're lying thieves. Nothing more.
— Michael (@kash2112) April 11, 2024
Just when I thought the team account couldn’t get any more embarrassing…
— Joe | UK Yotes 🐺🇬🇧 (@AZCoyotesUK) April 11, 2024
Ouch.
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