Battle for Coyotes continues

The NHL made its case for keeping the Coyotes in Phoenix for the upcoming season in United States bankruptcy court.The hearing before Judge Redfield T. Baum postponed without a decision on whether Jim Balsillie, the Research in Motion executive, could take part in an auction for the Coyotes. There was no immediate news on when the judge will rule on the issues. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly were both in attendance in the court.

Balsillie's camp told Baum it would even be willing to move the club during the season. "You want to talk about disruption of families and players and the fan base," League attorney Shepard Goldfein said. "I don't think that's ever happened. I'm not aware it's ever happened."

Scottie Upshall remains in Coyotes for another year

Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced that the Coyotes have signed left wing Scottie Upshall for another contract which lasts for one year. Fans can continue to see him playing on the ice in his Coyotes jersey.

Upshall completed new career-highs in 15 goals, 34 points and 74 games played last season. Before being traded to the Coyotes on March 4, 2009 in exchange for Daniel Carcillo, he started the season with Philadelphia Flyers. In 19 games with Phoenix, Upshall scored 26 penalty minutes during that time. He also earned a silver medal when he represented Canada at the 2009 World Championship in Switzerland.