The Phoenix Coyotes found out they will be facing a team they know well, the Detroit Red Wings, in the 1st round of the playoffs. Check out some early thoughts on the series and more in today's links after the jump.
Coyotes News
We Want Revenge - Coyotes to Face Red Wings In First Round Rematch - Five For Howling
Nuff said.
Playoffs: Bring On The Wangs. | The Good, The Bad, The Coyotes
Yotesgurl with thoughts on the series with the Wings and photos from Friday night's game.
Why Phoenix will win the Cup - Red Wings v Coyotes - 2011 Stanley Cup Conference Quarterfinals
"The exclamation point will come in June, when the Coyotes hoist Lord Stanley for the first time in franchise history."
Phoenix Coyotes to face Detroit Red Wings
JIm Gintonio on the rematch.
Wash, Rinse and Repeat | April
Jenna thinks this time around things will be different.
The Desert Dog Blog: First Thoughts on Rematch with Red Wings - The Desert Dog Blog - by Dave Vest
Dave Vest's with a quote from GMDM on the series.
Rampage News
Final win too little, too late in Rampage's frustrating season - San Antonio Express-News
The Rampage win their final game of the season on a goal by Viktor Tikhonov.
News From Around the Hockey World
Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars: Game Re-cap - Hockey Wilderness
The Wild help the Blackhawks reach the playoffs.
Is that better, Dallas?--Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 3 - Winging It In Motown
Apparently the Wings win wasn't good enough for the Stars.
Jacques won’t be back as head coach; will return to role as special assignment coach: Fire & Ice
Lemaire retires again.
Coach Pete DeBoer fired; Panthers president denies ‘rebuild’ - Puck Daddy - NHL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Dale Tallon can call it whatever he likes, but it is still a rebuild.
NHL Draft drawing to be held Tuesday - 2011 NHL Entry Draft
Draft lottery information including odds.
2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
The schedule with dates, times, and TV listings.
The Final Howl
2011 Masterton Trophy nominees - The Globe and Mail
Shane Doan is the Coyotes nominee.
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