Nearly 15,000 fans in Quebec for QMJHL game, while Bettman and the NHL gleefully move Coyotes into 5,000 capacity arena

The Arizona Coyotes' will officially have their case for a new arena heard by Tempe, Arizona town council this evening, but a "Yes" vote from council still doesn't guarantee much. The Coyotes' will remain at the 5,000 capacity ASU Multipurpose Arena for at least two seasons, more like three or four seasons, while a new arena in Tempe is being constructed.

Oh... and that's IF everything goes according to plan. Which, of course, never happens with this franchise. The fact of the matter is that the Coyotes are constantly in a state of despair and without the help of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman they would have folded well over a decade ago. For some reason Bettman and the NHL continue to give the Coyotes a life-line when they've shown absolutely zero ability to run a stable franchise.

Meanwhile, the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL who play out the 18,259 Videotron Centre built in 2015 had nearly 15,000 fans in attendance for a playoff game against the Shawinigan Cataractes. 

Insane.

How, how, HOW is the NHL allowing Bettman to continue this stupid charade with the Coyotes? 

This team is a failure. Full stop. 

The NHL moved the Atlanta Thrasher when there was an opportunity to move them to a better market in Winnipeg, but for some reason relocating the Coyotes never seems to be on the menu. And don't get me wrong this isn't some Canadian hockey supremacy BS, while I'd love to see the team relocated to Quebec City or Hamilton, I'd be just a pleased with an American market like Kansas City or Houston. Hell, put the Coyotes on the moon for all I care, just get them the Hell out of the Arizona Desert.

By the way, if you haven't seen Quebec City's Videotron Centre it's definitely capable of housing an NHL team and has even hosted NHL pre-season games in the past.

Check it out:

Now, let me ask you: Would you rather play here or in a 5,000 seat capacity shoebox with ASU branding all over the ice and boards?