from Sportsnet,

Tempe city council has voted to continue negotiations over a proposal for a new home for the Arizona Coyotes.

The vote, which was 5-2, took place at the end of a marathon eight-hour special session held by the city council for the city, which is a suburb of Phoenix.

The vote does not signal an approval of the project, but opens the door for further negotiations and public input.

"We are extremely pleased that the Tempe City Council has voted to proceed with negotiations on development of the Tempe Entertainment Distract," the Coyotes said in a statement after the vote. "Having heard all the facts, they have recognized the incredible opportunity that this project represents — not only for the Coyotes but also for the City of Tempe.

"We look forward to taking the next steps to turn this exciting vision into a reality."

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