Arrr! The scurvy coyotes be givin' them Oilers a taste o' defeat in the desert! Aye mateys!
2024-04-18
Arrr mateys, the Arizona Coyotes be givin' their fans a jolly good time by trouncin' them Oilers. And would ye believe it, the franchise be changin' hands to that landlubber Ryan Smith of the Utah Jazz. Aye, it be a tale to be told!
The Coyotes, in their final game in Arizona, triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers, leaving fans with a lasting memory after nearly three decades in the state. Reports of owner Alex Meruelo selling to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith for $1.2 billion signaled the end of an era, with the NHL confirming the deal. Forward Clayton Keller expressed the desire to give fans a strong effort in the final game. Emotions ran high, with coach André Tourigny praising the team's response to adversity.Despite rumors of relocation, the move to Mullett Arena with Arizona State University in 2022 appeared to seal the Coyotes' fate. However, there is a glimmer of hope for hockey in Arizona as Meruelo retains rights to the team if he builds a new NHL-worthy facility within five years. In the meantime, Smith gains control of assets and an expansion team in Salt Lake City.The game ended with goals from O’Brien, Maccelli, Crouse, Guenther, and Durzi, with Ingram making 25 saves for his 23rd win of the season. The future may hold promise for the Coyotes, but for now, they bid farewell to Arizona with a victorious last game.