The NHL has been looking for a local owner since a bankruptcy judge approved the league's bid, totaling $140 million, for the financially ailing club on Nov. 2.

Speaking to reporters before the Coyotes met Montreal on Thursday night, Daly said the NHL has had "a number of calls and meetings" with interested buyers, but he didn't provide details.

Daly said NHL officials would meet on Friday with representatives of Ice Edge, a group of investors from the United States and Canada.