"Nothing about hockey in Arizona is easy," the narrator with a deep, velvety voice says. "We're used to taking the hard road in the desert. Nothing is given. Everything is earned."
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the league sent a memo to its Board of Governors indicating progress in talks to move the Coyotes to Utah. The NHL could purchase the team from Meruelo for $1 billion and sell to Smith for $1.3 billion, sharing profits.
The NHL is concerned about potential delays if the current owner fails to win a land auction for an arena in Arizona, potentially leading to more seasons in an unsuitable venue. The league's patience with the situation has diminished.
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