Why the Phoenix Coyotes Should Relocate (and where)

Not even Wayne Gretzky's presence as head coach has been able to make the Coyotes a successful franchise. (AP Images)"]

There are many opinions out there on what should happen with the Phoenix Coyotes and where they should end up.

For the sake of the true hockey fans in Arizona, it would be ideal if the NHL can figure out a way to keep the franchise in town. But that seems unlikely long term.

There is a huge belief that the team should relocate to Canada with cities like Hamilton and Winnipeg just waiting to get their hands on a club.

Hamilton seems to be the best place for the Coyotes, as they have the fans and the building and the support of a possible new owner in Jim Balsillie (the BlackBerry guy).

But Gary Bettman seems to have a grudge against Balsillie and Canada for that matter, so expect the team to end up somewhere in the United States.

If the team does not stay put in Phoenix, even Vegas is an option the NHL would really love.

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