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Coyotes News

Winnipeg Jets vs Arizona Coyotes recap: Not ready to rumble - Five For Howling
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Thursday night.

Instant Recap: What a Howler: Jets blowout Coyotes - Arctic Ice Hockey
The Winnipeg Jets season started the season where it is still warm enough to drink slurpees inside the arena.

Coyotes coach Tippett calls for better goaltending | ProHockeyTalk
Among other things.

Arizona Coyotes roundtable: opening night questions - Five For Howling
The FFH crew discusses five burning questions facing the Coyotes as they start a new season.

Gary Bettman: Coyotes doing well in Arizona | FOX Sports
Not much we hadn't heard before, but hearing it from the head of the NHL feels good.

New season means clean slate, fresh start, plenty of optimism for Arizona Coyotes - azcentral.com
The NHL is clearly a forum for men, but at the start of a new season, it can't help but resemble a schoolyard playground.

Pirates News

Portland Pirates: Optimism on eve of regular season | Sun Journal
The Portland Pirates quest to turn the page after a forgettable season begins in earnest Saturday.

Gladiators News

ECHL realigns division after adding seven CHL teams | Gwinnett Daily Post
With the sudden addition of seven new teams just days before the 2014-15 season is set to start, the ECHL made some division realignments.

News From Around the Hockey World

Wild Burst Open the Season In Dominating Fashion With 5-0 Win Over Avs - Hockey Wilderness
Wild break open the regular season with an impressively dominating 5-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Roy: Avalanche playing ‘too fancy’ right now | ProHockeyTalk
This one wasn't even close.

Blackhawks vs. Stars final score: Patrick Kane scores game-winner in 3-2 shootout win - Second City Hockey
Crawford carries Hawks to 3-2 shootout win.

Rangers Vs. Blues Recap: Nash Scores Twice As Rangers Defeat Blues 3-2 - Blueshirt Banter
The New York Rangers started off the 2014-2015 season with a bang, and defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on a late third period goal by Rick Nash.

Nashville Predators 3, Ottawa Senators 2: A Successful Opening Act - On the Forecheck
The Nashville Predators take the win on opening night with a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in an excitement filled contest.

Game 1 Recap: IT BEGINS - The Cannon
Thanks to a pair of third period goals, the Jackets kicked off their season with a victory in Buffalo.

Penguins Recap: Pens shoot down Ducks 6-4 - PensBurgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins get the Mike Johnston era started with a bang, beating the Anaheim Ducks 6-4.

Chris Pronger is now an employee of the NHL's department of player safety - Broad Street Hockey
This is awkward.

Oilers lose, disgruntled fan tosses jersey on the ice – again | ProHockeyTalk
It was the first game of the season...?

Sam Bennett to undergo shoulder surgery, out 4-6 months - Matchsticks and Gasoline
The Flames' top prospect is going to miss the World Juniors, and a lot of other playing time as well.

Radko Gudas takes out Scottie Upshall, infamous squirter; suspension? (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Radko Gudas took out Florida Panthers forward Scottie Upshall with a hit in the second period. Upshall was shaken up, and skated off the ice on his own.

Dan Boyle to miss 4-6 weeks with broken hand - SBNation.com
Dan Boyle's Rangers debut lasted only 14 minutes thanks to a broken hand. He will miss several weeks due to the injury.

The Final Howl

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz is the devil - SBNation.com