It appears that the NHL has finally found a buyer for the Phoenix Coyotes franchise.
According Chris Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona, the George Gosbee and Anthony LeBlanc-led Renaissance Sports and Entertainment group have come to terms on a deal to purchase the team from the league.
Per the report, the next step in the process will be for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, deputy commissioner Bill Daly, Gosbee and LeBlanc to meet with city officials and make the deal official. That meeting is currently set to take place on Tuesday, May 28.
One issue has already been resolved.
According to ESPN, general manager Don Maloney has been signed to a long-term contract. It's a fitting reward for a man who has stuck around since 2007.
The team has been owned by the NHL since 2009, when then-owner Jerry Moyes was forced to declare bankruptcy, selling the team to the league for $140 million.
According to Fox Sports Arizona, the issue of funding for Jobing.com Arena could be a contentious one for the new ownership group and the Glendale City Council. According to The Arizona Republic, the true operating cost for the arena is around $ ...
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NHL Reportedly Reaches Agreement to Sell Phoenix Coyotes
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