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troutman · 11-15-2011, 02:40 PM

Cox: NHL set to unload or move Coyotes

http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey...r-move-coyotes

This time next year, the NHL will no longer own a franchise in Arizona.

The Phoenix Coyotes, in town to face the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, could still exist by then. But senior league sources made it clear on Monday that this is the last season the league will own and operate the Coyotes after two years of stalled and cancelled sales.

“The clock runs out this year,” said a source on condition of anonymity.

In terms of the franchise, the “clock” will strike midnight in early March at the latest if no purchaser is found to keep the Coyotes where they are.

Then the frantic relocation frenzy will begin.

Quebec City is the obvious choice, particularly after Winnipeg proved the NHL will move back into Canadian markets if it has to.

11-15-2011, 02:40 PM	#78
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Cox: NHL set to unload or move Coyotes http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey...r-move-coyotes This time next year, the NHL will no longer own a franchise in Arizona. The Phoenix Coyotes, in town to face the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, could still exist by then. But senior league sources made it clear on Monday that this is the last season the league will own and operate the Coyotes after two years of stalled and cancelled sales. “The clock runs out this year,” said a source on condition of anonymity. In terms of the franchise, the “clock” will strike midnight in early March at the latest if no purchaser is found to keep the Coyotes where they are. Then the frantic relocation frenzy will begin. Quebec City is the obvious choice, particularly after Winnipeg proved the NHL will move back into Canadian markets if it has to.