Bankruptcy judge rejects sale of Coyotes to Balsillie and transfer of team to Canada

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Professional hockey will live on in the desert, at least for a while.

Judge indicates ruling on Coyotes’ relocation is forthcoming

PHOENIX — The issue of how much Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie should pay the NHL to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Hamilton, Ontario, will not be the subject of another hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Judge focuses on potential relocation fee as key to solving Coyotes bankruptcy case

PHOENIX — A relocation fee imposed by the NHL could ruin Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie’s bid to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes and move them to Hamilton, Ontario.

MLB, NHL, NBA say adverse ruling in Coyotes case would set dangerous precedent

PHOENIX — The other three major professional sports leagues warned in a court document Friday that a ruling against the NHL in its attempt to block the sale and move of the Phoenix Coyotes would set a dangerous precedent.

NHL lawyers headed to Phoenix for bankruptcy court showdown with Coyotes

PHOENIX — The National Hockey League is planning a showdown in court over the Phoenix Coyotes’ filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the proposed sale of the team to Blackberry boss Jim Balsillie.

NHL claims control of Coyotes, asks judge to throw out bankruptcy claim

PHOENIX — The National Hockey League says it has been in control of the Phoenix Coyotes franchise since last November and is asking a federal judge to throw out the team’s bankruptcy filing.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman skeptical of Balsillie offer for Phoenix Coyotes

NEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is skeptical of Jim Balsillie’s offer to buy the Phoenix Coyotes, saying he isn’t sure the BlackBerry boss could gain approval of league owners.