Bankruptcy judge rules that NHL not entitled to $145 million in damages from ex-Coyotes owner

Arizona bankruptcy Judge Redfield T. Baum has ruled against the NHL in their pursuit of $145 million in damages from ex-Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes, according to David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail.

While Baum's decision is just his recommendation, it's a decisive loss for the NHL:

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly has indicated that the league will appeal the decision in full.