The Arizona Coyotes’ finances have taken several hits these past few decades. Occasionally, a new owner acquires the franchise, but none seems to know how to get the team back on track.
It was early Tuesday morning that long-time NHLer Jakub Voracek announced his retirement from the NHL. He has spent the last year dealing with a concussion, which could be a major factor in his decision.
A former NHL All-Star has announced his retirement.
In an interview with CNN Prima News in Czechia, longtime NHL winger Jakub Voráček officially retired at the age of 34. Voráček played 11 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2022-23, registering six points before missing the rest of the season due to injury.
Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith is an outside-the-box thinker.
Alex Meruelo started his press conference with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman by tripping over a light in front of the stand. It wasn’t a fantastic outing for the former Arizona Coyotes owner as he made his first public appearance since 2019 when he first bought the team.
What has transpired around the Coyotes doesn't paint an optimistic picture for the franchise's future.
The Arizona Coyotes (36-41-5) are officially an inactive franchise. Fans gathered in the Mullett Arena on Wednesday night to mourn the loss of their squad and celebrate the many memories the Coyotes gave the community in their 28-year existence.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo met with the media on Friday to discuss how the Coyotes’ franchise wound up being purchased by Ryan Smith and relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo expressed his disappointment on his decision of the sale and relocation of the team to Salt Lake City, Utah. “I understand, it sucks, it’s heartbreaking and with that, we have plans to move forward”, Meruelo told Burns & Gambo in an exclusive interview with Arizona Sports on Thursday.
On Thursday, the NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Coyotes. While the bones of the franchise, including roster, draft picks and hockey operations, will head to Salt Lake City, Utah, the Coyotes aren't dead yet.
The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah has been formally approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Pierre LeBrun of TSN, and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, among others.
Wednesday night was a bittersweet one for the Arizona Coyotes and their fans. It was the last time that the franchise would be playing at Mullett Arena, as it was announced that the team will be moving to Salt Lake City next season.
The Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, and the team played what is likely its last home game in Arizona, which sparked a few emotional messages from former player Paul Bissonnette, one on X and one on the TNT broadcast.
Shane Doan, former captain of the Arizona Coyotes, has been reunited with his retirement banner, making for an emotional and significant moment in Coyotes history.
It was an emotional night at Mullett Arena. The Arizona Coyotes played what may be the final game in franchise history. The team is set to be relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in the coming days.
Dylan Guenther scored once and added an assist to end the Coyotes' season, and likely the franchise's time in Arizona, with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz.
With the move to Salt Lake City imminent, Wednesday will be the last time the Arizona Coyotes play in Mullett Arena and the state of Arizona. For the past 28 years, the franchise has called the Grand Canyon State home.
Despite widespread reports that the Arizona Coyotes are set to be sold and moved to Salt Lake City, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman refused to confirm the transaction.
One of the biggest stories in hockey, arguably even bigger than the playoff race, is the ongoing situation with the Arizona Coyotes. It has been reported that the players have been told the team will be relocated to Salt Lake City, and begin play as soon as next season.
It is not a matter of IF but WHEN the Arizona Coyotes move to Salt Lake City, Utah. General Manager Bill Armstrong informed the players that relocation was happening.
It is not a matter of IF but WHEN the Arizona Coyotes move to Salt Lake City, Utah. General Manager Bill Armstrong informed the players that relocation was happening.
Logan Cooley scored the game-winner and Dylan Guenther recorded a four-point night on his 21st birthday as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday.
He has been limited to just 50 games this season, with a month-long absence in November headlining an injury-plagued year.
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