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Ray Ratto

TEMPE, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: The Arizona Coyotes mascot, "Howler" holds up a sign reading "thank you fans" following the NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Mullett Arena on April 17, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. Tonight's game likely marks the end of 28 years for the franchise, playing in the NHL's smallest arena, with an anticipated move to Utah with the team's expected sale to the NBA's Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers v Arizona Coyotes

Go Ahead And Start Shoveling Dirt On Alex Meruelo’s Coyotes

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Lauren Theisen

16 Nov 1999: The Mascot of the Colorado Avalanche smiles for the camera during the game against the Ottowa Senators at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Senators 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr /Allsport

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Utah Hockey Must Seize Howler The Yeti For Their Own Nefarious Purposes

Arizona Coyotes arena in 1996, with a big coyote inflatable

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Let’s Look Back On The Great Moments In Arizona Coyotes History

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Coyotes Owner Releases Statement About How He Will Soon Release Statement

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Barry Petchesky

against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena on February 24, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Anaheim Ducks v Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes Have A Salt Lake City Plan

Arizona Coyotes v San Jose Sharks

Reminder: In Order To Play Hockey You Need Access To Water

TORONTO, ONTARIO - FEBRUARY 02: Howler the Coyote of the Arizona Coyotes interacts with fans at the Mascot Skills Event at the 2024 Hyundai NHL All-Star Fan Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on February 02, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Carlos Osorio/NHLI via Getty Images)

2024 Hyundai NHL All-Star Fan Fair

Does Anyone In Arizona Want The Coyotes?

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Kathryn Xu

Clayton Keller #9 of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates with teammate Sean Durzi #50 after a goal scored by Lawson Crouse.

Pittsburgh Penguins v Arizona Coyotes

Here’s How To Score On The Power Play Without Taking A Single Shot

Connor Ingram celebrates a victory with his D-Man Matt Dumba

Washington Capitals v Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes Are Better Than All The Stanley Cup Champs, In A Manner Of Speaking

Sean Durzi tries to keep the puck away from Evgenii Dadonov

Arizona Coyotes v Dallas Stars

My Yotes Are Getting Better

Travis Dermott Made The NHL Blink

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 03: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman attends the 2023 NHL All-Star Skills Competition at FLA Live Arena on February 03, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

2023 NHL All-Star – Skills Competition

Arizona Is Gary Bettman’s Waterloo

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Tom Ley

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 22: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers scores a goal in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place on March 22, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The goal is his 60th of the season.

Arizona Coyotes v Edmonton Oilers

This Is A Pretty Cool Way To Score Your 60th Goal

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 10: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) looks on during an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 10, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NHL: FEB 10 Coyotes at Blackhawks

This Is How The Coyotes Do Business

The Arizona Coyotes celebrate after a win

Florida Panthers v Arizona Coyotes

Arizona Has A Chance To Reject The Coyotes Once And For All

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Justin Ellis

Winnipeg Jets v Arizona Coyotes

Sometimes You Have To Embrace The Spectacle

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - MARCH 27: Jay Beagle #83 of the Arizona Coyotes faces off with Pierre-Luc Dubois #80 of the Winnipeg Jets in the second period during a game on March 27, 2022 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Winnipeg Jets

Circle This Game On Your Calendar, And Then Burn The Calendar

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 08: Travis Boyd #72 of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates his first period goal with teammates while playing the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on March 08, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Detroit Red Wings

The Coyotes Out-Senatorsed The Senators

Fans watch from behind an extra sheet of plexy-glass, designed for greater protection, during the first period of the NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 15, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The stands are mostly empty.

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The Arizona Coyotes Consider Disappearing Before Our Very Eyes

of the New Jersey Devils of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on October 27, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona.

New Jersey Devils v Phoenix Coyotes

I’m Not Sure This Whole Coyotes Thing Is Going To Work

Matt Duchene #95 of the Nashville Predators takes a shot against Karel Vejmelka #70 of the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Predators won 4-1.

Arizona Coyotes v Nashville Predators

Nobody Does Losing As Well As The Arizona Coyotes

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Samer Kalaf

Nathan MacKinnon tosses Conor Garland's helmet back at his chest.

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Nathan MacKinnon Got Ejected For Bonking A Guy With His Own Helmet

Detail of the Arizona Coyotes logo during the NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Arizona Coyotes Really Aren’t Helping Their Case

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 15: Jason Demers #55 of the Arizona Coyotes skates onto the ice before the start of the NHL game against the St. Louis Blues at Gila River Arena on February 15, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St Louis Blues v Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes Exist To Make Every Other Awful Franchise Look Better

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 17: Christian Fischer #36 of the Arizona Coyotes skates prior to the opening face-off against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 17, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

Colorado Avalanche v Arizona Coyotes – Game Four

It Is Time To Give Up On Arizona

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