On Tuesday, the residents of Tempe all but decided the fate of the Arizona Coyotes franchise.
Presented with a referendum on building a new entertainment complex and state-of-the-art NHL arena on the site of a nearby landfill, residents voted "no." Now, the Coyotes and their fans face a grim reality that is becoming more obvious by the minute: the team’s days in Arizona appear numbered, more so now than ever before.
The Coyotes and the NHL released statements in the immediate aftermath of the vote, calling the decision "terribly disappointing" as both parties turned their attention to options moving forward.