Thursday's Coyotes Tracks - Drama

Coyotes News

Avalanche might explore Dave Tippett's pending free agency - Denver Post
Writers who follow teams who don't have a GM or coach will likely been writing plenty of love letters about GMDM and Tip.

Avalanche reportedly interested in Coyotes' Tippett - Fox Sports Arizona
Craig Morgan follows up on MIke Chambers Denver Post article including a quote from Tippett himself.

Glendale Obligated To Pay NHL For Hockey Expenses - Nebulous Verbosity
George Faller takes a look at the documents involved and the legalese contained within.

Pirates News

Pirates endure short-term pain for long-term gain - Maine Hockey Journal
The team packed with young Yotes prospects grew from their experiences this year.

News From Around the Hockey World

Ducks Win Game Five, I lose Five... Years Off My Life - Anaheim Calling
The Ducks pulled it out in OT on home ice.

Kings vs. Blues Game 5 Recap: Slava Voynov wins it for Kings in OT - SBNation.com
The Champs now lead the series 3-2.

Rangers Vs. Capitals Game 4: Rangers Get Even And Head Back To D.C. Tied Up - Blueshirt Banter
The Rangers capitalized on the Caps mistakes and evened things up.

Video: Erat injured in collision with Ovechkin, Stepan - ProHockeyTalk
Erat may be done for the playoffs. Also, no clue how there were penalties on this play.

Bruins vs. Leafs Game 4 Recap: MATRIX ALERT. GIF ALERT. OT ALERT. HAT TRICK ALERT. BRUINS WIN - Stanley Cup of Chowder
The Leafs did about everything, but win the game in OT.

U.S. tops host Finns - IIHF.com
The Coyotes' Dave Moss had two assists in the win.

Fleury gave Bylsma little choice - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN
Pens are pulling the Vokeswagon out of the garage tonight.

10 Players You Meet During the NHL Playoffs - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Obligatory John Druce mention contained within.

Jack Jablonski Taken in USHL Draft - Western College Hockey Blog
The Chicago Steel took the paralyzed hockey player with their last pick in the draft.

Report: Joe Sakic to take over Hockey Operations for Avalanche - Mile High Hockey
Is there another team in the league who hires more of their ex-players than the Avs?

The Final Howl

Penguins Use 3D Printer to Create Functional Goalie - SportsPickle News