Getty Images It appears another long, frustrating NHL story may be over, as Sportsnet’s John Shannon reports that Greg Jamison’s investor group is on the verge of announcing its purchase of the Phoenix Coyotes from the NHL.
If true, Jamison will purchase a franchise that’s been in flux since former owner Jerry Moyes put it into bankruptcy in 2009. Moyes’ intention, despite the NHL’s objections, was to sell the team to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, who planned to move it to Hamilton, Ontario. Eventually, after a lengthy court battle, the league bought the club.
Who exactly comprises Jamison’s ownership group has remained a mystery. The former Sharks executive has declined to share that information, even with the City of Glendale, which recently signed a controversial arena-management deal that calls for $320 million to be paid to Jamison’s group over a 20-year term.
Presumably the end of the lockout is related to the timing of this report, as Jamison would have been hesitant to purchase the Coyotes if the season were canceled and players started to file antitrust suits.
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Is that an intentional Sharks pun?
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He thinks it could be a valuable wake-up call.
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At least between Dan Cleary and Bryan Bickell.
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Joel Quenneville said they “hit the wall” after that.
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Tough night for the zebras.
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Finally some adversity for the Blackhawks.
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Peter Horachek had been with the team since 2003.
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Two goals in 31 seconds, including his beauty.
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That Craig Adams hit didn’t feel very good, though.
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Did anyone go over the line?
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Perhaps that hurt less than it looks.
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“Sooner or later something’s got to give,” he said.
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He has a no-trade clause.
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Lots of stink talk coming from New York.
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He hopes to be ready for the start of the 2013-14 regular season.
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Stop us if you’ve heard this one before.
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But can the Rangers control the Bruins’ big forwards?
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Just to quash that rumor entirely.
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“Don’t stick your hands where you shouldn’t.”
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The commissioner visited the New York Stock Exchange last week.
