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Coyotes News

Phoenix Coyotes Preseason Countdown: 45 Days - Five For Howling
With 45 days left until the Phoenix Coyotes preseason begins, we look at a player who played 45 games with the Yotes last season.

Coyotes' potential owners deny report of financial challenges - CBSSports.com
Just days from seemingly finishing the purchase of the Coyotes, RSE has denied a report saying they are facing financial issues.

How a Headline Can Send a Fan Base into an Uproar - Five For Howling
A look at how headlines have become a major point of contention among Phoenix Coyotes fans on the internet.

News From Around the Hockey World

Detroit Red Wings Will Retire Nick Lidstrom's Jersey on March 6, 2014 - Winging It In Motown
The Red Wings announced when they'll retire Nick Lidstrom's #5 this coming season.

After Kovalchuk retirement, Malkin calls NHL ‘my priority’ | ProHockeyTalk
"Why would I look for something else? I have everything."

Sens’ Turris on Alfredsson: ‘Don’t judge him for this one decision’ | ProHockeyTalk
Might be easier said than done.

Blues re-sign Bouwmeester: five years, $27 million | ProHockeyTalk
Interesting deal on a number of fronts.

Report: Lydman may retire | ProHockeyTalk
A veteran of 847 NHL games.

Anaheim Ducks: National Hockey League of Nations | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports
The first of 30 in a great series involving hockey blogs and Puck Daddy.

Will Russia's anti-gay laws affect hockey in Winter Olympics? - CBSSports.com
Russia is standing by it's anti-gay laws that prohibit propagandizing even for the Olympics and its athletes. Could this affect hockey?

Ducks GM: Selanne will have spot if ‘he wants it bad’ | ProHockeyTalk
Does the 43-year-old still want to play hockey?

Artist’s rendering of Ilya Kovalchuk scoring in the KHL proves he loves it there | Backhand Shelf
Maybe he just wanted to wear New York Rangers colors.

How should Brodeur and Schneider split the 2013-2014 season? - In Lou We Trust
With two capable goalies coming to play in the 2013-2014 season, this post will take a look at how the Devils' net minders should split the starts.

Why you don’t want your team’s goaltender to play in the Olympics | Backhand Shelf
Mike Smith is going to be invited to Team Canada training camp should we be worried?

The Final Howl

Jordin Tootoo confirms your thinking that living in Nunavut is probably terrifying | Backhand Shelf