PHOENIX (AP) -Canadian billionaire James Balsillie says he would be willing to play only part of the coming season in Hamilton, Ontario, if he’s successful in buying the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes over the vehement objection of the NHL.
Balsillie’s attorney, Jeff Keffler, made the comment Wednesday after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum said it was “reasonably probable” that he could not resolve the many outstanding issues by a Sept. 14 deadline set by the Canadian.
The comments came during a hearing on whether the judge should overrule the NHL’s 26-0 vote rejecting Balsillie as a potential owner. The Canadian wants to buy the team contingent on moving the franchise to Hamilton, Ontario.
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