The Coyotes' future was shimmering with promise.
It was June 19, 2019 when Ahron Cohen, the Coyotes' former president and CEO, issued a statement confirming that the NHL Board of Governors had approved Alex Meruelo's purchase of the Arizona Coyotes.
"As we move forward," Cohen said, "our team will do everything we can to continue building the positive momentum and progress we have achieved on and off the ice."
Less than two months after what Cohen called a "major milestone for the Coyotes organization," Meruelo arrived at Gila River Arena for his introductory press conference, flanked by Cohen and John Chayka, the team's now-former president of hockey operations and general manager.