The Arizona Coyotes are making progress to keep the team in Arizona, but there is speculation that Salt Lake City might be the best option for the franchise. Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, announced that there will be an announcement regarding the Coyotes' future in a few weeks, with three options on the table. It was clarified that the owner of the Phoenix Suns, Mat Ishbia, is not pursuing the Coyotes, eliminating one of the options. Additionally, there are indications that the current ownership group may be reaching the end of their tenure, potentially leading to the sale of the team or NHL intervention.
Friedman on Coyotes (TJMS): “I think that we are coming to the end of the line with this ownership group, I believe there isn’t something hard and fast in place in the very near future. They will begin the process of selling the team or the NHL taking over the team…”
UPDATE: Told @Suns owner Mat Ishbia is not pursuing the #Yotes. Unless there is another mystery local businessperson interested in buying the team and privately funding it all, that crosses off one of the three options. https://t.co/Ivj2rAJqGb
Could the Arizona Coyotes find a new home in Salt Lake City? https://t.co/wfZQ6XSjPm
Gary Bettman said we’ll have an announcement on #Yotes future in a few weeks. Sources say it could come as soon as this weekend. What’s on the table? Three options, sources tell @DailyFaceoff. Link: https://t.co/4uUKv9uwnY https://t.co/CDe5YRL3ok
The Coyotes are making progress to keep the team in Arizona, but that hasn't stopped chatter that Salt Lake City might still be the best option for the franchise. @AEricFisher explains ⬇️