from Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports,

As the team eyes its future, Arizona Sports has learned that there are at least three significant possibilities for the Coyotes to remain in the Valley when their agreement with Glendale expires after the 2016-17 season.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and councilmember Michael Nowakowski have been pushing to bring the Coyotes downtown in a shared facility with the Suns, who are seeking a new arena.

It’s no secret the Coyotes have had discussions with Arizona State University and the City of Tempe for an East Valley location.

The Coyotes have also had some level of discussion on a Scottsdale location along the 101 corridor near Indian Bend Road with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, but it would be premature to speculate on that location because those discussions are believed to be in their infancy, relative to the other two locations.

The Coyotes are finalizing the hiring of an arena consultant this week to help them navigate the various municipalities and possibilities they are considering. If one of those locations pans out, multiple sources have told Arizona Sports that that several potential investors have expressed interest in the Coyotes, assuming they leave Glendale for another Valley location.

With key members of the IceArizona ownership group buying back some shares from short-time majority owner Andrew Barroway, the Coyotes would likely welcome additional investment into the team.

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