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Doan’s Future Is Murky

by Paul on 02/08/12 at 06:24 PM ET
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from the CP at TSN,

The thought has at least crossed Shane Doan’s mind.

With the Phoenix Coyotes’ ownership situation still in limbo and unrestricted free agency staring him in the face, the veteran forward could be playing out his final season in the desert.

“Obviously, I’d be pretty naive to not think that way,” Doan said in a recent interview. “At the same time, everything is kind of focused on waiting to see how our team’s doing and what we’re doing and what’s going on with the ownership and different things. (I’ll) make a decision then I guess.

“But yeah, I’d be stupid not to be looking at (my options) and thinking about everything else.”

It’s the last place the 35-year-old wants to find himself in the twilight of his career.

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Afternoon Line

by Paul on 01/24/12 at 03:03 PM ET
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“We are not in control and quite honestly, I’m kind of tired of everybody pointing to us and making comments that the city of Glendale can’t get the job done.  We have no control over it and I think probably the NHL is very happy that writers and reporters continue to point to the city of Glendale for not getting the job done because it takes the attention directly off them.”

-Elaine Scruggs, Mayor of Glendale.  More on the Coyotes situation from Lisa Halverstadt of th Arizona Republic.

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Video- Mike Smith Robs Pavel Datsyuk In The Shootout

by Paul on 01/20/12 at 12:24 AM ET
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I will admit, I said goal and looked again and realized Smith caught the puck with his glove hand.

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Shootout Goal Of The Night - Henrik Zetterberg

by Paul on 01/12/12 at 10:32 PM ET
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Henrik Zetterberg of the Detroit Red Wings beats Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith.

Not sure how any goalie can stop a move like that without guessing.

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Video- Marian Gaborik Can Win It In Overtime…

by Paul on 01/10/12 at 09:54 PM ET
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... but Phoenix goaltender Mike Smith stops him on a penalty shot.  A great save no doubt but the Rangers did win in the shootout.

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Is This Brule’s Last Chance?

by Paul on 01/10/12 at 01:21 PM ET
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA—- Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today the Coyotes have claimed center Gilbert Brule off re-entry waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.

The 5-foot-11, 174 pound Brule has recorded 8-10-18 in 27 games this season with the Oklahoma City Barons, the Oilers American Hockey League. In 2010-11, the Edmonton, Alberta native appeared in 41 games with the Oilers, registering 7-2-9 and 41 penalty minutes (PIM).

In 263 career NHL games with the Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets, the 25-year-old Brule has recorded 38-43-81. He set career highs in goals (17), assists (20), points (37), power play goals (2) and game-winning goals (3) with Edmonton during the 2009-10 season.

Brule was originally drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round (sixth overall) in the 2005 Entry Draft.

The Coyotes also announced that center Boyd Gordon has been activated off Injured Reserve. Gordon missed seven games with a lower-body injury.
 

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Video- After 1,161 Games…

by Paul on 01/07/12 at 11:22 PM ET
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... finally has his first career hat trick.

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If The Coyotes Leave Phoenix

by Paul on 01/03/12 at 12:22 PM ET
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from Elliotte Friedman of CBC,

If it becomes necessary to look elsewhere, the problem is that there is no Winnipeg scenario in 2012. When the Thrashers collapsed, the Manitoba capital was 100 per cent prepared with excellent ownership, a ready-to-go arena and a rabid fan base. None of this year’s potential suitors can brag they possess all those things.

There are four cities on the league’s radar.

Las Vegas is a total longshot, although I’ve heard from several people that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman would love to go there. (Me too, although I’d demand a higher per diem). Kansas City has a beautiful building and strong support from the St. Louis Blues. But there are questions about ownership and the fan base (with apologies to long-time local supporter Paul McGannon, who will undoubtedly unleash a torrent of emails detailing otherwise).

That leaves Quebec City and Seattle.

Look, if it’s one or the other, Quebec City, obviously, makes more sense. But step back for a second and imagine you run the NHL. Ask yourself this question: “If we do need to relocate the Coyotes, how are we going to make the most money?”

read on plus 30 Thoughts…

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Video- Torres Suspended Two Games

by Paul on 01/02/12 at 09:35 PM ET
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Brendan Shanahan explains the suspension.  An illegal hit, launching himself while targeting the head.

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Monday Hearing Scheuduled For Torres

by Paul on 01/01/12 at 01:01 PM ET
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via NHL.com,

Coyotes’ forward Raffi Torres faces a disciplinary hearing Monday morning for his hit on Wild defenseman Nate Prosser during Saturday’s game. There was no penalty assessed on the play.

Watch a short video of the hit, you may have to replay it a few times…

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