Gretzky resigns as Coyotes coach (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Wayne Gretzky has resigned as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Gretzky's departure had been rumored as the bankruptcy court battle between Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL over the sale of the financially troubled team dragged on. Gretzky confirmed he was leaving on his Web site. "This was a difficult decision that I've thought long and hard about," Gretzky said in a...

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