The Arizona Coyotes, despite a failed arena vote in Tempe, are still actively seeking alternative locations for their new arena, but are remaining put where they are, and will not be relocated. Houston won't be receiving a hockey franchise, which has now been confirmed.
Potential sites include Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land.
The team has no interest in the Old Fiesta Mall. Discussions are ongoing with De Rito Partners about Pima Road, tribal land with restrictions. Player agents are pressuring the Coyotes, but the league hasn't set a deadline for the arena decision. Commissioner Gary Bettman faces another challenge.