The Arizona Diamondbacks issued the following statement from Managing General Partner Ken Kendrick and President, CEO & General Partner Derrick Hall:

“The entire Diamondbacks organization is disappointed in the now official news of our NHL team being relocated out of state. We firmly believe that we deserve and can support teams from each of the major sports and are troubled that a solution could not be found for all parties involved. We are sad for all sports fans and all who care so deeply about our community.”