Coyote Tracks - Tuesday May 4 Edition
by Jordan Ellel on May 4, 2010 6:00 AM MST
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PrintHey now...sorry about the lack of links yesterday. I got seriously dehydrated and worn out after a soccer game and pretty much passed out early. No excuse, I realize, but alas...such is life. The good news for you - lots of links for today!
Now, it's a bit light right now on hot Coyotes news...with the exception of an entry-level signing that we'll get to in a bit. But I went to dinner with Travis on Saturday and we were discussing some stuff that we'll be working up over the next few weeks leading into the draft and free agency and everything else. So know that we will be here for all your Coyotes needs throughout the offseason...and perhaps even some look-backs at some of the great moments from this season too...like this beauty:
That's right...Adrian Aucoin as the Closer...5 straight shootout goals, all winners. Simply amazing stuff.
LAST NIGHT'S NHL SCORES: PHL 2 - BOS 3 (Boston leads series 2-0); VAN 2 - CHI 4 (Series tied at 1)
After the jump, winning fans in the valley, Coyotes off-season moves and required signings, more...
Twitter / Dave Strader: Game 7 ratings on FS AZ Co ...
Game 7 ratings on FS AZ Coyotes-Red Wings: 4.21 rating, 7 share. Translates to over 75,000 homes & proof this team CAN be relevant in Phx! The first I've seen of the Game 7 ratings numbers...fantastic stuff! Further proof that this team will succeed here in Phoenix.
COYOTES SIGN GONCHAROV TO ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT - Phoenix Coyotes - News
And good on the Coyotes to get right on getting ready for next year by signing Maxim Goncharov to an entry level deal. By all accounts, he is ready to play in the NHL and should provide added depth to our already strong defense.
Phoenix Coyotes' Don Maloney has tall task
Goncharov may be even more important if the Coyotes are unable to resign Zbynek Michalek. I'd love to say that this will get done, but these quotes don't leave me feeling quite as confident. The good thing is that you know GMDM realizes his importance and will do all in his power to get him resigned.
The Hockey News: Rumor Roundup: Rumor Roundup: Cap trap
What changes are coming in Washington?; Dan Ellis ready to move on; Jagr staying in Russia; and more. More of what we know. It's interesting to see all the outside perspectives on who needs to be resigned...
azcentral.com blogs - Ice Chips - JimGintonio - Maloney, Tippett offer views on 'success'
By all accounts it was a great year for the Coyotes, but I'm encouraged that everyone in the organization appears to believe that it's just a baby step to greater things...
Postseason Report: Coyotes repeat easier said than done
Financial obstacles remain as Coyotes attempt to rebuild on record-setting season.
Picks, Coyote Tix and Quick Hits | Bourne's Blog
Justin Bourne's take on the second round and some thoughts about Coyotes tickets. Can't say I disagree...we need to get these things straightened out sooner rather than later, especially to keep folks like this guy below on board...
The (Happily) Trapped Fan: You Almost Have Me, Coyotes | Fanster.com - All Sports. All Phoenix.
I believe that I am not alone in the way I feel about hockey and the Coyotes. It has been years since they were relevant (aside from having Wayne Gretzky as part of the organization). They moved far away. They have changed players too often to count. They have just been bad. But he's ready to give the team more attention...
Phoenix Coyotes reach out with Thwapr -- reporting from the Jock-o-sphere - ESPN
In a year filled with turmoil over bankruptcy, the Phoenix Coyotes are willing to try a lot of things to please their fans, including being the first to use Thwapr's mobile video-sharing platform.
The Best Forwards In The NHL - Tough Minutes Edition - The Copper & Blue
The best of the best - a look at the forwards that play the toughest competition and outscore them. It won't be a surprise to anyone here that Martin Hanzal makes this list...
2010 NHL playoffs -- Will Detroit Red Wings rebound from rare 2-0 series deficit? - ESPN
I like the idea that the Coyotes could be responsible for a 2nd round Red Wings flameout. Not that I really am pro-Sharks, but the Coyotes fought the Red Wings hard for 7 games...I'm not surprised that it has worn on them as they've faced a tough San Jose team.
Mike Green speaks about Capitals' Round 1 loss - ProHockeyTalk - Hockey - NBC Sports
Now a lot of folks were all over MIke Green about his refusal to speak with the media after Washington's loss in Game 7 or when the team cleaned out their lockers...but Green spoke with the media yesterday and had some interesting things to say. Puck Daddy had some interesting words on it as well:
Mike Green(notes) Speaks! He's on Washington Capitals Web site video and keep an eye on Capitals Insider for me. Said he had wrist issues, which will keep him off Team Canada for world championships. Why didn't he speak to reporters after Game 7 or at media day 48 hours later? He was too angry and upset, was worried about saying the wrong thing. It's called "maturity" ...
Based on Green's answer, I'd say he actually acted in a mature manner by waiting to speak, not letting his immediate emotions lead him to say something that he regrets. Sidney Crosby is remarkably adept at handling the media and it comes from the fact that he's been in front of the camera since he was about 14 and being hailed as the next Gretzky. Green's approach might bother certain media types, and he will need to get better about being accessible, but I don't fault him for wanting to avoid saying something rash in the aftermath of the Caps loss. Good on him to make good on that, albeit after the fact.
The Hockey News: Adam Proteau's Blog: THN.com Playoff Blog: Claude Lemieux's playoff performances incomparable
An agitator in his time, Lemieux is unlike Sean Avery or Matt Cooke because of the statistics he piled up along the way. A great article here on a guy that we sometimes forget really performed big in big situations.
Did someone say whimsy? Here you go:
Brooks Laich: Better than the Habs, Even in Defeat - Pension Plan Puppets
The 10 most fascinating Stanley Cup playoff beards (so far) - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
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Looking forward
To some good off season debate around what the team should do
I’ll be here every day I’m at work – weekends sometimes if I’m allowed :P.
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Indeed...
There are certainly lots of questions that abound. Unfortunately, until the ownership situation is straightened out, it seems as if the front office has their hands tied a bit (although they did sign Goncharov, so that’s a start). Hopefully we’ll see some progress on the ownership front very soon.
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Michalek
Not too sure I agree with re-signing Z. He doesn’t pinch in at the blue line, he rarely shoots, he really isn’t very physical. Yes, he blocks shots. That’s pretty much it. We have good, younger defenseman waiting in the wings (no pun intended, boooo). I say let him go if he asks for to much.
There’s definitely got to be an evaluation of his value and determination as to what Z is asking for when it comes to this contract, but I think he brings a bit more to the table. I’ll need to track down his corsi information, but my guess is that his qualcomp numbers are very high and that he is seeing a lot of time against the best forwards of the other teams (that’s what my eyes are showing me). He also is one of our top 2 PK defenders. His #1 strength is definitely his ability and willingness to block shots, but I would argue that he is also one of our more sure-handed defensemen and a solid, albeit limited offensive contributor (he could use to shoot more because his shot is fairly accurate and deceptively good).
I will wholeheartedly agree that he doesn’t pinch at the blue line often, but the contra to that is that he also never leaves the team with odd-man rushes going the other way when he makes an ill-timed pinch in.
He isn’t the biggest guy in the world, so I don’t expect him to be very physical. This can be frustrating when he is not moving guys like Bertuzzi and Holmstrom out of the crease on the PK, but that really is the foray of Jovo, DMo and Aucoin on this team (or it should be).
So, while I agree that he needs to work on his offensive game a bit, as a shut-down defensemen, I’m not sure we have anyone better either on the roster or waiting in San Antonio. There are a lot of different types of d-men that make a team successful, and having a Z on the team is a necessity…as with all things, of course, if the price is right.
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Don’t forget that this season he had to pull Jovo around the ice. Like an anchor tied around your ankles that guy is…
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That being said...
and despite the fact that the high-level stats don’t support it, I felt that Jovo had a much improved year this year. Still not $6.5M good, but there was a lot more Jovocop than Special Ed…
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Oh my...
This is pretty sad, but I literally just noticed that we got our color back here on Five For Howling…wonder when that happened.
I miss White Out 2010 already :`(
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Me too
I miss the whiteout :(
Bring on White Out 2011 – This time with round 2
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HOWL! LETS GO COYOTES!!
I’m wondering if I should change my avatar again…hmmm…maybe something summer-themed…
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I don’t know…I didn’t live out here when they used the retro logo and it never really did it for me. I might go with the paw print logo, though…that thing is awesome. At the same time, I do enjoy promoting the site. Decisions, decisions…
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