"The worst-kept secret around the league is that Kyle Turris wants to be traded. Turris' agent, Kurt Overhardt, confirmed that via espn.com Thursday.

The holdout center's demands far exceed what the Coyotes think he is worth, creating a stalemate in which the Coyotes hold the upper hand. If the former first-round draft pick in 2007 (third overall) does not sign or is not traded by Dec. 1, he will sit out the rest of the season.

Neither appears likely to happen, and that does not bode well for Turris' immediate future.

"There is nothing new to report," Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney said in a text message to the media. "The CBA gives us certain rights to Turris, and we are exercising our rights.

"There will be a point in the future Turris will have the right to decide who he wants to play for and how much he will accept. He is not at this stage, given his age and experience. If he wants to play in the NHL this season, he will re-sign with us. We will not trade his rights under any circumstances and are prepared to live with the consequences if he decides to sit out this, and future, seasons."

Despite the reported demands from the Turris camp for a three-year deal for $12 million-plus or two years for about $6 million, Overhardt told espn.com: "This has never been about money; we've been up front with the club from Day 1.

"We've respectfully requested that the player had the opportunity to move forward in his career by having a fresh start.""