The Coyotes take on the Minnesota Wild tonight at 7 at the Job in Glendale. Join us back here for our game day thread.

Coyotes News

Off the Ice: Give Mike Smith a break -- literally - ArizonaSports.com
Carter Nacke is concerned about Smith's workload.

EJ Express: Rising youngsters making big impact - NHL.Countdown
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is one of the NHL's rising young stars. He gets the second most average ice time behind Keith Yandle and he is only 20 years old.

The Desert Dog Blog: Coyotes Confident Despite Slump - The Desert Dog Blog - by Dave Vest
Even with the recent slump the Coyotes are still not panicking. They just need to use the confidence they had when they were winning in February.

More links after the jump...

News About Tonight’s Enemy

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

Wild @ Coyotes Preview: When Losing Streaks Meet - Five For Howling

Slumping Coyotes feeling effects of fatigue - FSAZ

Coyotes eye chance at a redeeming win vs. Wild

Wild back in Phoenix, where it was at its highest this season; Injury updates | StarTribune.com

News From Around the Hockey World

Playoff bubble watch — San Jose Sharks edition | ProHockeyTalk
A look at the playoff potential of the San Jose Sharks who are 2-7-2 in their last 11.

Henrik Lundqvist's Heady Season - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Hank use of his head to stop pucks.

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