Glendale City Council votes down Coyotes arena deal; team threatens $200 million lawsuit The city of Glendale voted to end the Arizona Coyotes lease at Gila River Arena. The decision came via 5-2 vote and now this leads to more uncertainty for the troubled franchise. Per the Coyotes President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc via a statement: "We are disappointed with the city's decision to violate … [Read more...]
Brandon Saad creating ‘chaos’ led to Blackhawks’ Game 4 winner
Brandon Saad creating 'chaos' led to Blackhawks' Game 4 winner CHICAGO — When the puck slipped to Brandon Saad after a chaotic face-off in the Tampa zone early in the third period, the 22-year old Chicago Blackhawks forward wanted to create a little of his own. Seeing Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman stuck in the face-off circle, Saad realized the space he had and drove the … [Read more...]
Brandon Saad, Jonathan Toews come up clutch for Blackhawks in Game 4 win
Brandon Saad, Jonathan Toews come up clutch for Blackhawks in Game 4 win On their current historic run, the Chicago Blackhawk’s top players end up shining in key and clutch moments. It may be a tried and true storyline, but it’s like clockwork for Chicago. This happened again for the Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Captain Jonathan Toews led the way for Chicago and Brandon … [Read more...]
Lightning goalie Bishop scratched from Game 4
Lightning goalie Bishop scratched from Game 4 Ben Bishop is out for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with an undisclosed injury. (USATSI) CHICAGO -- When the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice for warmup ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, it was rookie netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy leading the team out. That was the first indication that Ben Bishop, the team's primary starter throughout the … [Read more...]
Jack Eichel vs. Connor McDavid: Future Sabres star hopes to outshine top pick
Jack Eichel vs. Connor McDavid: Future Sabres star hopes to outshine top pick CHICAGO – Jack Eichel belongs in Buffalo. He’s not Connor McDavid, nor should Buffalo Sabres fans expect him to be like Connor McDavid. The latter is the Chosen One, Hockey Jesus, the kid many have called the best NHL Draft prospect since that can’t-miss prodigy the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted first overall. Not … [Read more...]
Marek vs. Wyshynski Podcast: No, seriously, Jim Hughson this time; Going Postal!
Marek vs. Wyshynski Podcast: No, seriously, Jim Hughson this time; Going Postal! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a (I don't like) Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Jim Hughson of CBC talks Stanley Cup Final! We hope! • The Stanley Cup Final! • Playoff Beard … [Read more...]
Coyotes' lease agreement could get canceled
Coyotes' lease agreement could get canceled The Coyotes' future in Glendale appears in jeopardy again. (USATSI) The City of Glendale released notice late Tuesday night that the city council has called a special meeting to discuss and possibly direct the city manager and city attorney to cancel the professional management services and arena lease agreement with the Arizona Coyotes' ownership … [Read more...]
Arizona Coyotes lease agreement faces city council vote
Arizona Coyotes lease agreement faces city council vote The Arizona Coyotes saga just will not go away. No matter how much NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talks about how the Coyotes are in OK shape. Even though the Coyotes are going to unveil a new uniforms at the NHL Draft. We give you ... this. Via the Associated Press: The City of Glendale has called for a special meeting on Wednesday to … [Read more...]
Bruce Boudreau appears safe as Ducks cut assistant loose
Bruce Boudreau appears safe as Ducks cut assistant loose Anaheim head coach Bruce Boudreau is safe … for now. According to the Orange County Register and LA Times, the Ducks let go of assistant coach Brad Lauer. The rest of the staff … is OK, and that includes Boudreau. As Eric Stephens of the OCR notes on Lauer. Lauer came in with Bruce Boudreau in 2011. Hold on job likely became tenuous … [Read more...]
Jon Cooper and that time he told his players to murder a bat
Jon Cooper and that time he told his players to murder a bat CHICAGO – Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is the kind of head coach that inspires confidence in his players. Do what he says, and find success. Follow his instructions, and glory awaits. Which is why if Jon Cooper tells you to hunt down a bat flying over your rink and then murder it with your hockey stick, you hunt down that … [Read more...]