The news comes as a massive blow to fans of the sport in the desert. After all, without the Coyotes, we likely would not have
Auston Matthews, as he grew up in the Phoenix area. With the Coyotes end apparently in sight, it hard to imagine how the sport might miss out on the next Auston Matthews. Fellow Leaf and Arizona native
Matthew Knies also got into hockey thanks to the Coyotes, proving that players can make the NHL even if they come from unusual backgrounds.