The Phoenix Coyotes play their final preseason game this evening in Glendale against the San Jose Sharks at 7p.m. MST.  If you are attending the game tonight don't forget there are a number of 101 freeway closure issues you might need to be prepared for. 

Bob McKenzie is tweeted this morning that Viktor Tikhonov and Marc-Antoine Pouliot have been placed on waivers. Yesterday, Andy Miele tweeted that he was being sent down to Portland.

Coyotes News

Phoenix Coyotes look to fix problems in preseason finale vs. San Jose Sharks - The Arizona Republic
Quotes from Coach Tippett and Rusty Klesla.

Goaltenders 'just alright' so far in camp, Tippett says - Ice Chips - JimGintonio
No real surprise here..

Coyotes feel they're deeper, but are they better? - NHL.com's 30 in 15
Longtime Valley writer Jerry Brown previews this year's Yotes.

More links after the jump...

Coyotes were at their best at even strength - NHL.com's 30 in 15
No surprise to anyone who watched last year's team. Special teams were anything but special.

Phoenix Coyotes ticket sales up despite uncertain future - The Arizona Republic
Tickets are up and new ad campaign has started.

Schedule could cause Coyotes to be streaky next season - ProHockeyTalk
Matt Reitz claims the Coyotes chaotic schedule may pose problems for the squad.

Pirates News

Arena malfuction force Pirates to settle for a tie - Maine Hockey Journal
Zamboni troubles end the game early.

News From Around the Hockey World

Taylor Fedun breaks femur, sparks icing debate - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Expect more calls for no touching icing after last night's incident.

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