Would the NHL be more interested to sell the Coyotes to the Winnipeg group and then step in to help (i.e. purchase) the Atlanta team and wait for another prospect owner to purchase and relocate the Thrashers to Kansas City, Quebec or even Hamilton? What is the situation like in Atlanta?
I would imagine the NHL may elect to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix and work out an extension with Glendale on the current arrangement if the sale fails rather than starting a similar fiasco in Atlanta. Unless the NHL is just sick of dealing with Glendale.
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