from Matt Layman of ArizonaSports,

Following a report that the Coyotes would soon change ownership, the team has said that it is open to opportunities to improve its organization but would not say that any changes are imminent.

A report released Tuesday by The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta indicated that ownership change was on the way in Arizona, and that Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway was close to striking a deal to sell some of his ownership of the Coyotes to one or multiple parties. In March, 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station already reported that Barroway was exploring potential partnerships for his ownership of the franchise and was in discussions with other investors.

“As it is every day, our team’s focus is on the ice and on doing everything possible to grow the game of hockey in Arizona,” team president and CEO Ahron Cohen said in a statement. “While we aren’t going to discuss every unsubstantiated story on the Internet, here’s what I can say: we have been — and will continue to be — open to investment opportunities that will help us achieve our long-term goals in Arizona.”

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