On this last Sunday in August we have links for you involving the Coyotes, Pirates, Sundogs, plus the usual assortment of links from around the puck world. Happy Reading.

Links after the jump...

Coyotes News

NHL Rumors: Does Glendale Court Loss Affect Sale Of Phoenix Coyotes? -Rant Sports
Jaime Eisner looks at where things stand and the potential complications with the ownership situation.

Countdown To Coyotes Preseason: 30 Days - Five For Howling
Remembering Bryz.

Sault Ste. Marie police: Three Greyhounds players charged with sexual assault - Buzzing The Net
Among the three players accused is Phoenix Coyotes draft pick Andrew Fritsch and Philadelphia Flyers prospect Nicholas Cousins.

Pirates News

A lockout won't stop the AHL - The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
The Portland Pirates will have a season where the NHL plays or not.

Sundogs News

Sundogs re-sign two defensemen - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona
Corey Toy and Steven Kaunisto will be back in Prescott Valley this season.

News From Around the Hockey World

NHL Lockout: Alex Ovechkin Will Be Targeted By KHL Champions Dynamo Moscow If NHL Locks Out Players - SB Nation DC
Dynamo was Ovi's club before he was an NHLer and he played for them during the last lockout.

NHL: Labor talks focus on revenue sharing - BlueJackets Xtra
Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline looks at how both sides view the issue of revenue sharing.

Relics: Why the NHL Counts Assists Oddly and Why It Needs to Change - Backhand Shelf
Ellen Etchingham looks at assists and explains why she thinks they should be treated a bit more subjectively.

The Final Howl

Downtime with BizNasty: On Newport Beach w/ Lupul & O'Brien - YouTube
Episode 5 finds Biz at the beach with fellow NHLers Joffrey Lupul and Shane O'Brien.