Coyotes' now solely owned by Andrew Barroway

Arizona Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway, left, receives jersey from co-owner, president and CEO Anthony LeBlanc, and Coach Dave Tippett, right, during an NHL hockey news conference, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)Andrew Barroway is now sole owner of the Coyotes, a move the NHL hopes will help them secure a long-term foothold in Arizona.

Barroway bought out the Coyotes’ minority owners, according to a person with direct knowledge of the transaction who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal has not been announced. Amid continued questions about the Coyotes’ arena situation, the person said Barroway is…