According to NHL.com and NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Jerry Moyes is no longer in control of the Phoenix Coyotes.
“We have just become aware of today’s Bankruptcy Court filing purportedly made on behalf of the Phoenix Coyotes. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the petition, including the propriety of its filing. We have removed Jerry Moyes from all positions of authority to act for or on behalf of the Club. The League will appear and proceed before the Bankruptcy Court in the best interests of all of the Club’s constituencies, including its fans in Arizona and the League’s 29 other Member Clubs.”
Guess the leagues was as taken by surprise as Coyotes fans were by the bankruptcy filing today. It will be interesting to see how this plays out but it has become abundantly clear that the NHL isn’t on board with Moyes’ original plan.
Statement by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly regarding the Phoenix Coyotes [NHL.com]
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