Coyotes Tracks - January 17, 2012 - Offensive Explosion

The Coyotes exploded for 2 goals in every period yesterday defeating the Avs, 6 to 1. Lots of post game news and a few other Coyotes bits after the break.

Coyotes vs. Avalanche Post Game News

Colorado @ Coyotes Postgame: Stopping the Avalanche - Five For Howling

Doan, Gordon on the double in Coyotes' rout

Phoenix Coyotes Pound Avalance 6-1; Doan and Gordon Each Get 2 Goals - Howlin' Hockey - A Phoenix Coyotes blog

Colorado Avalanche at Phoenix Coyotes Game Recap - 01/16/2012

Colorado Avalanche vs. Phoenix Coyotes - Recap - January 16, 2012 - ESPN

Phoenix Coyotes' Derek Morris has strong day vs. Colorado Avalanche - The Arizona Republic

More links after the jump...

Avs blown out by Coyotes 6-1 as Shane Doan scores twice - The Denver Post

Shane Doan just misses second hat trick, but Coyotes get back on track with rout of Avalanche - The Arizona Republic

Game 47 Recap: Coyotes make road kill of the Avalanche, 6-1 - Mile High Hockey

Keith Yandle Press Conference Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes

Dave Tippett Press Conference Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes

'Yotes Quotes: Post-Game Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes

Expert Smith Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes

McLeod Scraps with Chipchura Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes

Coyotes News

Will home be sweet for Coyotes? - Fox Sports Arizona
Let's hope so.

It’s Radim Vrbata’s Desert, You’re Just Playing In It " 2 For Boarding
The life and times of Radim.

Pirates News

Portland Pirates: A present veteran presence - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
One of GMDM's offseason signings, Alexandre Bolduc, looks like he's finally ready to hit the ice.

Gladiators News

Gladiators fend off Warriors for 3-2 win - Gwinnett Daily Post
The win helped the Glads take over first place in their division.

News From Around the Hockey World

Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues - Recap - January 16, 2012 - ESPN
Blues continue to roll as Jaroslav Halak shuts out Stars.

Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings Game Recap - 01/16/2012
Jimmy Howard's 27 saves and three points apiece from Todd Bertuzzi and Pavel Datsyuk led Detroit to its 15th straight victory at home, breaking a franchise record set in 1965 with a 5-0 victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

PHT Morning Skate: Frustration abounds for everyone | ProHockeyTalk
There's enough hard feelings to go around to make a movie. That and more in the Morning Skate.

Did the HBO 24/7 ‘Universe’ ruin Ilya Bryzgalov, Flyers’ confidence in him? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
By now, it's apparent that the Philadelphia Flyers have more faith in Sergei Bobrovsky than Ilya Bryzgalov.

Fourth-Place Flyers determined to stick with struggling Bryzgalov | Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com
More on Bryz.

Blue Jackets' Byers suspended three games - NHL.com - News
Three game suspension for a hard check to the head.

Would the re-institution of the red-line help curb concussions? - Backhand Shelf | Blogs | theScore.com
Cam Charron looks at whether or not this suggestion would work.

With Koivu and Benn out, picking All-Star replacements gets interesting - ProHockeyTalk
Joe Yerdon makes a couple of suggestions including Radim Vrbata.

Brian Burke would make a very Brian Burke-like career counselor - ProHockeyTalk
Brian Burke tells it like it is when it comes to breaking into the pro sports business.

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