Deadline Set for Coyotes
Phoenix -Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie has submitted an amended proposed agreement to buy the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes for $212.5 million and immediately move them to Hamilton, Ontario, with or without the NHL’s consent.
The document filed Monday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court says Balsillie can walk away from the deal if the contentious issues in the complex case have not been resolved in his favor by Sept. 14. That’s four days after the scheduled auction of the team and one day before the Coyotes are to play their first preseason game.
Balsillie wants Judge Redfield T. Baum to rule his bid valid even though the NHL board of governors voted 26-0 against his application to become the team’s owner.
The NHL says it is impossible to move the team for the coming season.
Posted: 8/24/09 11:31PM ET