Alex Meruelo discusses what's next after selling the Coyotes

ABC15's Javier Soto sat down with Alex Meruelo Thursday to discuss the future of hockey in Arizona after the sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes franchise was announced earlier in the day. The NHL confirmed Thursday that the Arizona Coyotes have been sold and the team is moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. Meruelo sold the team to Ryan Smith, the owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, and the team will make the move ahead of the 2024-2025 season.
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[@appalachianenthusiast9499]

"I didn't lose, I merely failed to win!"

[@snikf1989]

there no way hockey come back to arizona with this guy incharge

[@Kurt-ci1dk]

Wow, he could not think of a mistake...and with his son he "hand picked" these players. Not an impressive owner.

[@realalbertan]

He's clueless when it comes to hockey operations.

[@SS-iv7wv]

This guy should never ever own another NHL team.

[@jordanbolm8517]

Bad owner

[@mickser101]

NHL will be back in Arizona, but that'll be 20 years plus if they decide to go to 36 or 40 teams

[@master-kq3nw]

No they will back for couple yrs

[@EinSofQuester]

I wish the Utah Saints the best of good fortune in Utah.

[@TerrasTarotAZ]

Why not move it to northern Arizona? The act like we don't have eighty percent of the state to work with...

[@Hoovie9596]

And what are they gonna be? The Grand Canyon Coyotes?

[@brycemcneil4404]

It's a fair question but the team has already ping-ponged enough within metro Phoenix. The brand has been diminished enough as it is to play in yet another temporary location.

[@stoddard1953]

If they can't secure an arena in downtown Arizona, there's no chance they're playing in a rural area.

[@Lana-nu1mh]

@@Hoovie9596 BYE💀💀💀

[@master-kq3nw]

They need back team in phoenix

[@master-kq3nw]

Coyotes will back owner bye bye enjoy in money