NHL lawyers just laid out a bombshell in the courtroom: When asked by Judge Baum if coach Wayne Gretzky's large salary was covered by the NHL's bid, the reponse was "no." This means that if the NHL is granted ownership, then the NHL plans on replacing "The Great One" as head coach of the Coyotes.
Balsillie's lawyers have asked for a recess in order to amend their bid. Glendale officials say they will decide on the $50 million payment by Wednesday, September 21, a bid that has already been denied unofficially by the city.