Coyotes say they’ve executed a letter of intent to buy land for a potential arena in Mesa, Arizona

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Coyotes say owner Alex Meruelo has executed a letter of intent to buy a piece of land for a potential arena in Mesa, Arizona. The move comes months after voters in Tempe rejected a referendum to construct an arena there for the NHL club. The Coyotes say they remain committed to building a privately funded rink and entertainment district and continue to explore other potential sites in the Phoenix area. They’re going into their second season at 5,000-seat Mullett Arena on the campus of Arizona State University. The Players’ Association has raised concerns about the situation there.