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The Coyotes Bankruptcy: A Retrospective Part II: Meet Jim Balsillie - Five For Howling
The second part of our series on the Coyotes bankruptcy process introduces former CEO of Research in Motion, Jim Balsillie.

McConnell's Blog: Draft is Key Element of "Hockey's Off-Season Trifecta" - McConnell's Blog
The action on NHL ice is shuttered until September. It’s what happens over the next few months that now becomes hockey’s true spectacle.

Arizona College Hockey

ASU hockey signs recruit Ed McGovern to bolster blueline | azfamily.com Phoenix
The ACHA champs bring in another big piece to help their repeat efforts.

News From Around the Hockey World

Mass. Hockey Rinks Add Orange Warning Track, Push Goes Nationwide " CBS Boston
More than 100 hockey rinks around the country will be adding a warning track in the next year thanks to an effort that started in Boston.

Dallas Stars Place Aaron Rome On Unconditional Waivers For Buyout Purposes - Defending Big D
The Dallas Stars made their first move of the off season by placing Aaron Rome on waivers for the purposes of buying his contract out.

Report: Rangers to use amnesty buyout on Brad Richards - NHL - Sporting News
The Boston Globe and New York Post both report the Rangers will utilize their one remaining amnesty for the contract of Brad Richards.

Bruins announce that Shawn 'The Quiet Man' Thornton will not be re-signed - Stanley Cup of Chowder
Shawn Thornton, anchor of the fourth line for seven lengthy seasons with the Bruins, will not be returning to the team next year. The Bruins just made the announcement on twitter: Breaking News:...

2014 NHL Free Agency: Vernon Fiddler Declines Dallas Stars Contract Offer, Will Test Free Agency - Defending Big D
The Dallas Stars search for a center just got a little more interesting.

NHL rumors: Ales Hemsky rejects Sens offer, rights likely to be traded - CBSSports.com
Ales Hemsky's tenure as a Senators looks like it will be very short. The winger reportedly rejected an offer from the Sens, who are now prepare to trade the UFA-to-be's rights.

Columbus Blue Jackets - Blue Jackets announce coaching staff extensions, addition of Brad Larsen - Columbus Blue Jackets - News
The Blue Jackets have named Brad Larsen as assistant coach, and also announced Craig Hartsburg and Ian Clark have signed contract extensions.

Five Biggest Disappointments of the 2013-14 NHL Playoffs -- The Hockey News
The NHL playoffs are a war of attrition, and only the strong advance. These 5 players folded under pressure and were a big reason their team was eliminated.

Here’s what a 32-team hockey World Cup would look like | Post-to-Post
I present to you a mock IIHF World Cup of Hockey, following a soccer format.

Which LA Kings Players Will be Left Off the Stanley Cup? -- The Hockey News
Not everyone who's suited up for the Los Angeles Kings will get to have their name permanently etched into its' sterling silver surface. Who'll be left off?

LA mayor Eric Garcetti steals show at Kings rally with profane toast - CBSSports.com
Politicians usually put fans to sleep at championship rallies but LA mayor Eric Garcetti stole the show at the Kings rally with a great profane toast.

The Final Howl

Digger's Summer Survival Guide 2014 - Blueshirt Banter
The fourth installment which is four more installments than it should have.