It's embarassing that there is a franchise operated and financed arms length that is just a place to dump contracts, and d&d forever. The NHL head office wants to be sure that this team never makes the playoffs, as it takes revenue from the franchise's that are subsidizing it. Meanwhile there is a brand new arena in Quebec City and an ownership group willing to buy in. Winnipeg, a city of the same size. the franchise that went to the desert, before getting a 2nd life, just had street parties all spring, bringing passion to the sport. The great Berlin Wall of the Eastern time zone, East of Eden, however, keeps hockey in the desert so that insurance companies can pay its players after their career. Hossa's salary is more than the Coyotes equity payments so I guess it's fair game.