In an article from Barry Bloom of Sportico, the NHL Executive Committee has approved the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City. Although this reaffirms the momentum of relocation from the desert, the NHL Board of Governors, which comprises all 32 teams, still has to vote on the matter. There is still plenty of work to be done on the rumored sale, as recent … [Read more...] about Coyotes Notes: Sale Vote, Raty, Jenik
Arizona Coyotes Recall Jan Jenik
Before the team’s game tonight against the Seattle Kraken, the Arizona Coyotes have recalled forward Jan Jenik from their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on an emergency loan. The news of Jenik’s call-up likely means that forward Barrett Hayton will not be able to make his return to the lineup in tonight’s contest. This transaction will mark Jenik’s third call-up of the … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Recall Jan Jenik
NHL Drafting Contingency Plan If Coyotes Relocate Before Next Season
The NHL is preparing a contingency plan in the event the Arizona Coyotes relocate to Salt Lake City as soon as this offseason, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports. Multiple sources indicate the league is drafting two different schedule matrices for next season, one with the Yotes remaining in Tempe’s Mullett Arena and the other with the franchise moving to the Delta Center … [Read more...] about NHL Drafting Contingency Plan If Coyotes Relocate Before Next Season
Coyotes Owner Alex Meruelo Has Five-Year Window To Reactivate Franchise
Short of an official announcement from the league, the Coyotes are relocating to Salt Lake City next season and being sold to Smith Entertainment Group, the ownership of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, with the league as an intermediary. GM Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton yesterday to inform the team of the relocation while on their road trip, and players and staff are expected to … [Read more...] about Coyotes Owner Alex Meruelo Has Five-Year Window To Reactivate Franchise
Coyotes, NHL Have Made “Significant Progress” On Salt Lake City Relocation
Friday: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan both report that Coyotes players were informed today that relocation to Salt Lake City is indeed happening. Morgan suggests an official announcement could come on April 17th, the date of Arizona’s final home game. Wednesday: The Coyotes, in conjunction with the NHL, have made “significant progress” today on an … [Read more...] about Coyotes, NHL Have Made “Significant Progress” On Salt Lake City Relocation