Time is running out on the Phoenix Coyotes, and if the league-owned franchise is unable to find new ownership in the near future, relocation will be the best option for the club long term.
TSN's Darren Dreger reported late last month that the fate of the struggling franchise might be determined prior to postseason play, which begins on April 30.
This drama in Glendale has gone on for far too long, and the league has not been able to find a buyer despite several people/groups expressing interest in owning the team over the last few years.
The most recent attempt was made by former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison, who failed to complete a sale prior to his January 31 deadline.
Not only does the league have a tough task in finding someone to buy this financially challenged team, relocating it will also be difficult, especially since the new realignment plan for the 2013-14 season doesn't give the NHL many options to move Phoenix unless it wants to re-do the plan.
When the NHL originally came up with the plan for four conferences/divisions, the two with the Eastern clubs had seven teams each, wh ...
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How Phoenix Coyotes Relocation May Pose Huge Realignment Headache for NHL
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