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Monday could be a historic day for the Phoenix Coyotes franchise on two fronts. First, with a win over the Nashville Predators the Coyotes would be playing in their first Western Conference Final ever. Second, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to announce prior to tonight's game that the league is planning to sell the franchise to a group headed by former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg Jamison. If you aren't planning on attending tonight's game in Glendale you can watch it on the NBC Sports Network at 7:00 p.m. MST. Speaking of the NBC Sports Network, they will be showing the IHHF World Championships preliminary round game between the United States and Slovakia live at 10:15 a.m. this morning.
Today's links after the jump...
Coyotes vs. Predators Series News
WCSF: Nashville Predators @ Phoenix Coyotes: Time To Finish This - Five For Howling
The Dude preview's tonight's game.
Phoenix Coyotes remaining poised with series clincher at hand - The Arizona Republic
The Desert Dogs are a patient, steady group.
Coyotes' Klesla suspended for one game - NHL.com - News
Rusty won't be in the lineup tonight courtesy of his Shanaban.
05/06/2012 - 'Yotes Quotes: Pre-Game Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes
The Heeter and Tyson Nash preview tonight's contest.
Nashville Predators' Alexander Radulov, Andrei Kostitsyn likely to play Game 5 - The Tennessean
The Scottsdale twins are likely to get sweaters tonight.
Preds need to show uncommon response to facing elimination - On the Forecheck
The Preds previous history when their backs are up against the wall should be heartening...to Coyotes fans.
05/06/2012 - Dave Tippett Press Conference Video - NHL VideoCenter - Phoenix Coyotes
The Coach's Presser on Sunday.
Phoenix Coyote Boyd Gordon-Best In The Circle - Howlin' Hockey
Jack Brewer breaks down the awesomeness of Gordon.
Doan serves as mentor for Boedker - Coyotes vs Predators - 2012 Stanley Cup Conference Semifinals
Jerry Brown looks at how Doan's experience rubbed off on his linemate back in 2009.
Phoenix Coyotes' persistent Mikkel Boedker going on the offensive - The Arizona Republic
The playoffs have been Boeds coming out party.
Pacific Division pride is restored - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN
GMDM's quote in the story says it best.
Did the media tip off the Predators about Radulov and Kostitsyn partying? - ProHockeyTalk
There seems to be a suggestion that media members tipped of Nashville that Radulov and Kostitsyn were out late.
Coyotes News
NHL to announce Phoenix Coyotes deal with Jamison - Phoenix Business Journal
The league is set to announce the deal today.
News From Around the Hockey World
Why St. Louis Blues were swept away by Los Angeles Kings in Round 2 - Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Another team expected to win the conference falls to the underdog.
Los Angeles Kings sweep their way into Western Conference finals - latimes.com
The Kings now await the winner of the Coyotes vs. Predators series.
New Jersey Devils Swarm Philadelphia Flyers in 4-2 Win; Lead Series 3-1 - In Lou We Trust
The Flyers got beat by a pair of old guys, Marty Brodeur and Dainus Zubrus, on Sunday.
The Final Howl
From the Editor: I Just Hate the Kings SO MUCH (And Here's Why) - Anaheim Calling
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