In fact, according to what was mentioned by him, this could happen as soon as April 18, the day after the Coyotes' last game of the season.
As we reported in recent days, the future of the franchise in Arizona is becoming increasingly nebulous, and everything is currently playing out over the potential purchase of land during an auction scheduled for June.
According to the latest developments surrounding a potential sale of the team, it seems that the second option is about to materialize, with a relocation to Salt Lake City expected.
Moreover, very recently, the potential buyer of the Coyotes, Ryan Smith, has sparked speculation about acquiring an NHL franchise for Salt Lake City, as he has polled the public to find a name for an NHL team for the city.
Therefore, there is a strong possibility that the Arizona Coyotes will officially no longer exist in eight days, and that Gary Bettman will definitively lose his battle to keep the franchise in the desert.
