The Phoenix Coyotes defeated the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Glendale.  Coach Dave Tippet switched up his lines for the game and the changes appeared to spark the team.  No one benefited more than veteran Ray "Wizard" Whitney.  He scored two goals after being reunited with former linemates Martin Hanzal and Radim Vrbata.

In other news, The Kyle Turris contract situation came to the fore again yesterday due to his agent's comments to Pierre Lebrun.  His agent finally admitted that his client wants to be traded.  Another guy from last year's squad made news on Thursday.  Ilya Bryzgalov got shelled at home by the Winnipeg Jets of all teams.  Check out links to these stories and more in today's Tracks.

Devils vs. Coyotes Recaps & Postgame Reaction

Coyotes' offense clicks in home win against Devils - The Arizona Republic

Devils vs. Coyotes - 10/27/2011 - Phoenix Coyotes - Recap

Devils vs. Coyotes - NHL.com - Recap

Coyotes' Ray Whitney earns team 'belt' after beating Devils - The Arizona Republic

Some play for fun, some play for glory...Coyotes play for the belt. - Fox Sports Arizona

Three games in, rookie Miele learning and not hurting team - Ice Chips - JimGintonio

New Jersey Devils Fail to Build Off Win - Lose to Phoenix Coyotes 5-3 - In Lou We Trust

Devils fall to Coyotes, 5-3 - NorthJersey.com

Devils disappointed in their play in 5-3 loss to Phoenix Coyotes - Fire & Ice

More links after the jump...

Turris News & Reaction

Kyle Turris asks Phoenix Coyotes for trade - ESPN
 (In case you missed it yesterday)

Kyle Turris standoff: Coyotes GM stands firm, agent targets NHL - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Kyle Turris wants out as Coyotes GM shoots down trade talk - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Coyotes' Kyle Turris confirms he wants to be traded - The Arizona Republic

LeBrun: Kyle Turris officially wants to be traded - ProHockeyTalk

Dirty Dangle: What's Kyle Turris Up To These Days?

Ownership  News

Shannon on Oilers: Time to honour Slats - sportsnet.ca

The majority of Shannon's piece deals with Edmonton but there is brief blurb on Phoenix's ownership situation. Roc from Roc and Maunch claimed part of the story is inaccurate.

Sundogs News

CHL: Dogs blow 2-goal lead, lose to Mavericks - The Prescott Daily Courier
The Sundogs take on Missouri again tonight.

News From Around the Hockey World

Video: Watch Ilya Bryzgalov’s awkward apology for being terrible - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Bryz had the hockey world buzzing last night with his apology.

Dallas Stars End Quick's Shutout Streak But Fall 5-3 to Kings - Defending Big D
The Kings did what the Coyotes didn't on Tuesday night.

Oilers Snap Caps Winning Streak 2-1 - The Copper & Blue
The Oilers are the first team to defeat the Caps this season. The Bulin Wall continued his run of excellent play.

2012 Draft will be in Pittsburgh - PensBurgh
The news was widely reported before Thursday, but NHL made it official with a press conference.

The truth hurts: Hockey is not a major American sport - View From The Cheap Seats
Matt Reitz calls on hockey fans to spread the word about puck.

Puck Daddy chats with Nail Yakupov about being No. 1 prospect in 2012 NHL Draft, the Russian Factor, the KHL and his hockey idols - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Dimitry Chesnokov interviews the player many think will go #1 in next year's draft, Sarnia Sting forward Nail Yakupov.

NHL teams consider AHL overhaul - Dreger
TSN's Darren Dreger reports a number of NHL clubs including Phoenix are looking into the possibility of creating a Western division.

The Final Howl

Down Goes Brown: The NHL's application form for disgruntled NBA fans

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