Recent announcements have indicated that the Toyota Center in Houston is undergoing a renovation, one which would see the arena restoring its icemaking ability, making it ready for an NHL franchise.
With so many Cities in the U.S. looking to add an NHL franchise to their coffer, it's hard to continue to justify a team in Arizona. They have been unable to build an NHL-caliber arena for their team, which only adds to their struggles as a franchise.