Late yesterday afternoon reports emerged, via Roc & Manuch at KDUS and Mike Sunnucks from the Phoenix Business Journal, that a new ownership group interested in buying the Coyotes might be putting a bid in for the team soon.  In other Coyotes news, Connor Murphy is hurt again.

Also, today's general hockey links have a Desert Dog flavor to them.  Enjoy.

Coyotes News

Thursday’s Podcast of Calling All Sports - Roc and Manuch, KDUS The Fan AM 1060
Segment 8 deals with the Coyotes bid news.

New ownership bid being formulated for Phoenix Coyotes - Phoenix Business Journal
A new ownership group may be making a bid for the Yotes.

More updates on Coyotes and Stars sales - ProHockeyTalk
Jordan's post from Wednesday gets a mention.

Bad news for Murphy - 2012 World Junior Championship - NHL.com
Connor Murphy suffers a knee injury at USA WJC Evaluation camp. Kid can't catch a break when it comes to injuries.

ASK! - Q&A with Raffi Torres - Phoenix Coyotes - Fan Zone
Reminder that Torres' chat is today at Noon.

More links after the jump...

News From Around the Hockey World

Matthew Lombardi signing could pay off for Maple Leafs - USATODAY.com
The former Coyote claims he plans on being at Leafs training camp.

The Strange Case of Keith Ballard - The Hockey Writers
Remember back when Keith Ballard was considered one of the best young defensemen in the league?

David LeNeveu Signs AHL Contract To Play In OKC – Goaltending Lined Up? - Oil On Whyte
The former Coyote goalie signs a deal with the Oilers AHL affiliate.

The Final Howl

Bourne Blog: How to pass so your teammates won’t hate you - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Justin Bourne on the art of getting along in hockey.

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