Sunday's Coyotes Tracks - Mike Ribeiro Fills Void

Coyotes News

Mike Ribeiro counted on to fill void for Phoenix Coyotes - AZCentral.com
The Coyotes had been pursuing a consensus No. 1 center for two years before they pinpointed who they wanted that player to be: Mike Ribeiro.

Finally The Phoenix Coyotes Can Focus On Hockey - The Hockey Writers
It's the middle of July and for the first time in almost five years I will be going into a Phoenix Coyotes season talking about hockey and hockey only

Pirates News

For sale: Naming rights to Portland arena | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
With millions of dollars at stake, the Cumberland County Civic Center hires a firm to find a corporate sponsor 'who is trying to make a statement' in the Portland market in the arena where the Pirates play.

News From Around the Hockey World

Bowman expects healthy, competitive Blackhawks camp - NHL.com
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman expects the defending champions to have a strong camp -- and they should be healthy and ready to go.

Ryan Miller, Thomas Vanek likely to start 2013-14 season with Buffalo Sabres - NHL.com
Sabres GM Darcy Regier doesn't believe he will trade either Ryan Miller or Thomas Vanek before the start of the 2013-14 season.

NHL free agency: Devils reportedly close to signing Damien Brunner - SBNation.com
In the wake of Ilya Kovalchuk's retirement, the Devils appear to be close to finding some help on the wing.

Zolnierczyk gets 2-way deal from Penguins - Times Leader
Ray Shero is on vacation, but he isn't taking much time off as he signed Zolnierczyk.

New York Rangers Rumors: Rangers And Zuccarello Not Far Apart On Contract Talks - Blueshirt Banter
With the New York Rangers recently locking up Ryan McDonagh on a six-year, $28.2 million contract, the Rangers were left with very little wiggle room for Derek Stepan and Mats Zuccarello.

Clarkson to wear reverse of Wendel Clark’s number | ProHockeyTalk
That won't help with all the comparisons.

Why Tyler Seguin’s dad did no favours in defending son’s party lifestyle | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Parents come to Seguin's rescue following negative reports about his behavior.

Flyers goalie Boucher signs in Switzerland | ProHockeyTalk
He finished last season in the minors.

Don Cherry vs. Ilya Kovalchuk: ‘If you don’t have any honor, it’s a pretty good deal’ | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
Don Cherry reacted exactly how you think he reacted to Kovalchuk's departure.

The Final Howl

Huw's Very Early and Broad look at the 2014 NHL Draft Class - Defending Big D