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Coyotes News

Arizona Coyotes: Offense, Defense Should Be Improved - Howlin' Hockey
With the return of players like Vermette, Michalek, and Gordon, the Arizona Coyotes offense should be improved from last season's poor performance.

Bickley: Coyotes not out of the woods – or Glendale – just yet - azcentral.com
The Coyotes are free to leave Glendale in two years. But there are many obstacles to come before finding a new home.

News From Around the Hockey World

NHL is ‘eager to avoid’ expansion to Canada? | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Quebec City was one of only two cities to submit bids for an NHL expansion franchise last week, which means it’s time for major Canadian newspapers to explain why the League’s inherent bias against the Great White North will prevent return of the Nordiques.

Examining Alexander Semin, the NHL's most polarizing player - CBSSports.com
Alexander Semin creates a wide range of emotions among hockey fans and analysts.

Brian Gionta on new-look Sabres: '100 percent we'll be a better team' | theScore
Hard to be worse.

3-on-3 Overtime For The Blues: Who Do You Pick? - St. Louis Game Time
The NHL's new 3-on-3 overtime format should make for limited shootouts. Who do the Blues send out there?

Sharks’ Couture: ‘I think we have the core to win’ | ProHockeyTalk
San Jose didn't make the playoffs in 2015.

Derek Stepan’s arbitration pitch to Rangers: $7.25 million annually | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Will Derek Stepan break the $7 million mark?

Riveters add Russian forward Lyudmila Belyakova - Lighthouse Hockey
Belyakova has been with the Russian national team since the age of 15 and has dreamed of playing hockey in North America her whole life.

Adam Larsson Signed to 6 Year, $25 Million Contract by Devils - In Lou We Trust
Ahead of arbitration, the New Jersey Devils signed Adam Larsson to a six year contract worth $25 million, or an average value of $4.167 million. This post is a quick reaction to the news of his signing and his new contract.

The Final Howl

Backstreet's back for more summer Jersey Fouls (Photos) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports