The NHLs belief in Arizona has never wavered. We thank Alex Meruelo for his commitment to the franchise and Arizona, and we fully support his ongoing efforts to secure a new home in the desert for the Coyotes. We also want to acknowledge the loyal hockey fans of Arizona, who have supported their t
As part of the sale agreement, the league reserves the right to reactivate the Coyotes franchise "if owner Alex Meruelo has fully constructed a new, state-of-the-art facility appropriate for an NHL team within five years."