Bankruptcy judge rejects both bids to buy Coyotes, leaves door open to NHLSeptember 30th, 2009 Bankruptcy judge rejects both bids to buy CoyotesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has rejected both bids to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. Judge Redfield T.
Coyotes owner asks judge to order NHL to mediate bankruptcy issuesSeptember 17th, 2009 Coyotes owner wants NHL ordered to mediationPHOENIX — Beleaguered Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has asked a federal bankruptcy judge for an emergency hearing to order the NHL to mediate the "key sale issues" in the complicated case. The request was made Thursday in U.S.
In front of sparse crowd, Coyotes take ice for preseason opener, 4-2 win over KingsSeptember 15th, 2009 In front of few, Coyotes take iceGLENDALE, Ariz. — With only a couple thousand on hand, if that, the Phoenix Coyotes began an uncertain preseason with a 4-2 split-squad win over the Los Angeles Kings.
James Balsillie, NHL take bids to bankruptcy auction in effort to buy CoyotesSeptember 10th, 2009 Balsillie, NHL fight for Coyotes ownershipPHOENIX — Finally, auction day has come for the Phoenix Coyotes. It's two days, actually.
Balsillie offers Glendale $50 million to help clear way in Coyotes bidSeptember 8th, 2009 Balsillie offers city $50 million in Coyotes bidPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire James Balsillie has offered the city of Glendale $50 million to quiet its objections to his bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and move the team to Hamilton, Ontario. Lawyers for Balsillie, co-CEO of the company that makes the Blackberry, filed an amended bid in U.S.
Ice Edge CEO insists bid alive, documents flood court as Coyotes auction nearsSeptember 4th, 2009 Ice Edge CEO says bid alive, Coyotes auction nearsPHOENIX — More documents flooded the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix on Friday, and the head of Ice Edge insisted his bid is still alive and will viable when the bankrupt Coyotes are sold at auction next week.
NHL's Daly says talks with Glendale over Coyotes lease still critical to team's futureAugust 27th, 2009 Coyotes' Arizona future hinges on lease talksPHOENIX — If the NHL is successful in buying the Phoenix Coyotes in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the league plans to quickly engage in talks over a new lease agreement with the city of Glendale.
Top secured creditor reaches agreement with Reinsdorf on Coyotes bidAugust 12th, 2009 Reinsdorf, top Coyotes creditor reach agreementPHOENIX — A group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf has taken a significant step in its bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes by reaching an agreement in principal with the franchise's largest secured creditor. Steven Abramowitz, attorney for SOF Investments, announced the agreement at a hearing in U.S.
Canadian billionaire Balsillie wants probe of NHL's rejection of him as ownerAugust 11th, 2009 Balsillie wants to probe NHL's rejection of himPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie wants the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to allow him to probe the rationale behind the NHL owners' overwhelming rejection of him as a potential owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.
NHL calls Balsillie 'untrustworthy;' asks judge to toss bid to buy Phoenix CoyotesAugust 8th, 2009 NHL asks court to toss out Balsillie's Coyotes bidPHOENIX —The NHL has asked a bankruptcy judge to throw out Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie's bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes based on the league's overwhelming rejection of him as a potential owner. The motion, accompanied by declarations from Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold, says the owners have concluded that Balsillie would be untrustworthy and that the court has no right to overturn their July 29 vote.
Coyotes owner ordered to show cause in contempt of court accusationAugust 5th, 2009 Judge issues show-cause order in Coyotes casePHOENIX — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge is ordering the owner of the Phoenix Coyotes to show why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Reinsdorf group offers $148 million to buy Phoenix Coyotes and keep team in GlendaleJune 27th, 2009 Reinsdorf group offers $148 million for CoyotesPHOENIX — A group led by Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf has offered to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes for $148 million and keep the team in Arizona. The offer, submitted in bankruptcy court documents on Friday afternoon, is $64.5 million less than the bid by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, who wants to move the franchise to Southern Ontario.
Despite ongoing court battles, several Coyotes players believe the team will stay in ArizonaJune 26th, 2009 Coyotes players believe team will stay in ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — The future of the Phoenix Coyotes remains in limbo, but several players believe the bankrupt NHL team will stay in Arizona.
Judge moves up sale deadline for Phoenix Coyotes, Reinsdorf promises bidJune 23rd, 2009 Coyotes' sale deadline moves as new bid arisesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has moved up the deadline for the proposed sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a local owner. Chicago Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf promised a bid in a hearing Monday that would keep the team in Arizona.
Balsillie files relocation application with NHL for the Phoenix CoyotesJune 2nd, 2009 Balsillie files relocation application with NHLNEW YORK — Potential owner Jim Balsillie has filed an application for the relocation of the Phoenix Coyotes, a move expected to happen later this week. Balsillie's spokesman told The Canadian Press late Monday night that Balsillie filed the application with the league office.