The Arizona Coyotes have told their players they are moving north.
Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong met with the team before their game against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday to confirm rumors that the NHL has facilitated a sale of the team to Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN. Players had reportedly been demanding answers, leading Armstrong to fly up to Edmonton to break the news.
Terms of the sale of the team from current owner Alex Meruelo have not been reported.
The Coyotes will reportedly begin playing at the Jazz's Delta Center in Salt Lake City, which is owned by the Smiths.