Arizona Coyotes players say the team will move to Utah

Arizona Coyotes players and staff were told before Friday's game in Edmonton that the team was headed to Utah and that efforts would be made to help victims travel to Salt Lake City, according to multiple sources.

A schedule of upcoming events was also presented.

With players and staff demanding answers after reports of a possible move, Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong flew to Alberta Thursday after attending the Frozen Four semifinals in Minnesota. He declined to comment.

While some sources said he could come after the final game next Wednesday, others said it was unlikely “because there is still work to be done”. And it's always important to remember that these are complex transactions that take time and involve twists and turns.

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For the second straight game, the Coyotes overcame the noise to defeat the Pacific Division powerhouse. Matias McChelli scored in overtime to give Arizona a 4-3 win over the Oilers two nights after a win in Vancouver.

The players were not available after Friday's win, and head coach Andre Turinni only answered questions about the game. The Coyotes wrap up their road schedule Sunday night in Calgary and do not practice on Saturday.