Five For Howling, a Phoenix Coyotes community

But before 24 hours had passed on the January 31 deadline for Greg Jamison to complete the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes, a new name was brought to the forefront, Calgary-based Bill Gallacher.

Statements from NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly and Coyotes President Mike Nealy on the status of the Coyotes ownership situation.

We put it to Phoenix Coyotes fans to tell us what they would suggest to Greg Jamison to do when he takes over the team, hilarity ensued.

When you have a fan base that is has been mercilessly teased by media outlets and bloggers, and tormented by evaporating potential suitors for four plus years, what can we all expect when the league decides to lock them out for half a season?

The City of Glendale has signed the lease agreement with Greg Jamison's Hockey Partners group. Where does that put the progress on selling the team to Mr. Jamison? We provide our take here.

Christmas came a little early for Coyotes fans, as the City of Glendale signed the arena management agreement with Greg Jamison yesterday. We have reaction from across the league, plus news on the disclaimer of interest vote, and a holiday poem.

Today's Tracks include Greg Jamison's interview with the Arizona Republic, a roundup of the action in the minor leagues, Cal O'Reilly's brother joining him overseas, and Bill Daly's voicemail to Steve Fehr and the NHLPA.

It didn't take long for opponents of the lease agreement with Greg Jamison to make good on their threat to gather signatures for a referendum. But there are many reasons Coyotes fans should believe that this effort can be beaten again.

The Phoenix Coyotes lease survived yet another city council meeting as 4 of the 6 council members voted in favor of the lease.