The NHL's Board of Governors approved the establishment of a franchise beginning with the 2024-25 season in Utah. In addition, a plan was approved that renders the Arizona Coyotes franchise inactive, with a right to reactivate if owner Alex Meruelo has fully constructed a new, state-of-the-art facility appropriate for an NHL team within five years. The TSN Hockey Insiders have more.The Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City in a deal that could be signed less than 24 hours after Wednesday night's 5-2 win over Edmonton. Hockey could return, perhaps within five years, but the stark reality is this is the end for the foreseeable future.
"It's sad, it's upsetting," said Ryan Travis, a Coyotes season-ticket holder since 2001. "I can't believe it's finally come to an end. I can't believe this is how it's going to end."
Coyotes fans had been dreading this moment, hoping it never would happen.
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