Coyotesが破産
Coyotesが破産だそうです。サブプライムの影響がここにもか？関係ないか。
NHLのコミッショナー代理曰く、Coyotesがアリゾナに残れるよう最大限の努力をするとのこと。
"We have just become aware of today's Bankruptcy Court filing purportedly made on behalf of the Phoenix Coyotes. We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the petition, including the propriety of its filing. We have removed Jerry Moyes from all positions of authority to act for or on behalf of the Club. The League will appear and proceed before the Bankruptcy Court in the best interests of all of the Club's constituencies, including its fans in Arizona and the League's 29 other Member Clubs."
しかし、このアリゾナに残れるようにというNHL意志には横やりが入っており、BlackBerryのco-CEOであるJim BalsillieがカナダのオンタリオにCoyotesを戻す条件で救済するという声明を出している。
Balsillie offers to buy, move Coyotes
BlackBerry billionaire Jim Balsillie has extended an offer to buy the financially-strapped Phoenix Coyotes, contingent on moving the franchise to Southern Ontario.Balsillie has offered $212.5 million for the franchise, which has spent the past 12 seasons in the desert since leaving Winnipeg, Manitoba prior to the 1996-97 season.
