Saturday's Coyotes Tracks - that All-Star buzz

Coyotes News

BarDown: Max Domi scores indescribable beauty - TSN
We are not worthy, Max Domi. We are not worthy.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson joins Team Foligno in the 2015 NHL All-Star Game - Five For Howling
The young Swede will have plenty of firepower with him on the blueline.

Ekman-Larsson is chasing Lidstrom's example | FOX Sports
Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson will play in his first NHL All-Star Game on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio.

Settling for less: other draft prospects beyond Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel - Five For Howling
The Arizona Coyotes are currently stuck at 3rd in the draft order, which would preclude them from drafting Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel. Who should they pick instead?

Pirates News

Pirates Take Game One of Home and Home with BST • Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates (23-17-3-0) came from behind to beat the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (19-18-4-1) 4-2 on Friday night at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

News From Around the Hockey World

Here are your 2015 NHL All-Star teams | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
The All-Star teams for the 2015 game in Columbus Ohio.

In Defence of the All-Star Game - Arctic Ice Hockey
Why the All-Star Game is good, and how to make it better.

Alex Ovechkin stole the show at the 2015 NHL All-Star Draft - SBNation.com
Ovi stole the show but not the car.

Tyler Seguin gets traded for Phil Kessel at the NHL All-Star Draft - SBNation.com
The unthinkable happened in the best trolling attempt we've ever seen in hockey.

NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft: Finally, it was fun | NHL | Sporting News
It was, though. In 2011 and 2012, it totally was. Maybe it was the wrong mix of guys. Maybe it was nerves. Or maybe something else was missing from the process; something more ... tangible. Something more liquid. Something that you can drink.

If you want an NHL All-Star, you had better draft them early - CBSSports.com
The overwhelming majority of the NHL's All-Stars were selected in the first round, with many of them going within the first five picks of the draft.

Stars' Seguin: 'I 100 percent believe' the Bruins gave up on me | theScore
After having settled nicely in Dallas, Tyler Seguin is getting reflective about his tenure with his first NHL club.

Travis Morin inks two-year extension with Stars | ProHockeyTalk
He was the AHL's leading point producer last season.

Dallas Stars Organizational Outlook: Tough Decisions About The Defense Lie Ahead - Defending Big D
Is there such a thing as a good problem to have?

Steven Stamkos talks about his future and staying in Tampa Bay - Raw Charge
Steven Stamkos answered some questions in Columbus today about the All-Star game, his Hart trophy pick, Connor McDavid, and most importantly -- his future with the Lightning.

Maple Leafs jersey thrown on ice at AHL game - Sportsnet.ca
There was a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey thrown on the ice last night. During the All-Star Break. At an AHL game.

Bettman: NHL has ‘internally’ discussed Winter Classic at Ohio Stadium | ProHockeyTalk
Outdoor game at The Horseshoe? Just might happen.

Open Letter to the Wild - Hockey Wilderness
Dear Wild, It's us, your fans. We need to have a little bit of a talk.

What it is like to get hit by P.K. Subban - Eyes On The Prize
Some very interesting footage has been released, giving us a different view of NHL superstars in action.

Lou Lamoriello sued for $2M; suit claims he laughed at fired employees | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Wow. Just wow.

The Final Howl

Thank You - Five For Howling
Thank you Jaime.