"Wayne Gretzky has stepped down as head coach and director of hockey operations of a Phoenix Coyotes franchise that remains dogged by its unsettled ownership situation.
Gretzky, who is also a minority owner of the team, made the announcement on his Web site Thursday. His departure had been rumored as the bankruptcy court battle between Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL over the sale of the financially troubled team dragged on.
"This was a difficult decision that I've thought long and hard about," Gretzky said in a statement posted on his site. "We all hoped there would be a resolution earlier this month to the Coyotes ownership situation, but the decision is taking longer than expected.
"Since both remaining bidders have made it clear that I don't fit into their future plans, I approached General Manger Don Maloney and suggested he begin looking for someone to replace me as coach. Don has worked hard and explored many options. I think he has made an excellent choice, and so now it's time for me to step aside (ESPN)."
Lots of things bother me about this story. For starter the state of Arizona should not have a hockey team. This team should have never left Canada, and now they are paying the price.
2nd thing that bothers me is the fact that faggot Ulf Samuelsson is the interim coach right now. He is the guy who ruined Neely's career on a cheap hit. I fucking hate that guy, and the fact I just read his name and it is not in the obituaries is driving me crazy...
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