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Coyotes News

NHL Draft Lottery odds don't favor Coyotes - Arizona Sports
The Arizona Coyotes have a 6.5 percent chance of landing the top pick in the 2016 NHL Draft Lottery on Saturday.

Does the Coyotes arena "scheme" deserve an icy response? - Five For Howling
We take a look at Laurie Roberts recent Op-ed about the Coyotes possible move out of Glendale.

Sorry haters, but hockey in Arizona is continuing to grow | The Hockey News
The marriage between the Coyotes and Glendale has often been rocky and from the outside, it really looks like the two should divorce. In the meantime, however, hockey is looking great in Arizona.

Brendan Perlini suspended for three OHL playoff games - Five For Howling
Arizona's top pick in the 2014 NHL Draft ended up in hot water during the OHL playoffs.

NWHL News

BREAKING: Moran files lawsuit against Rylan, NWHL; asking for more than $650,000 - Excelle Sports
After their first season the NWHL faces a big lawsuit.

The full documents of the Court Filing against the NWHL by Michael Moran - Stanley Cup of Chowder
The whole dang thing.

Playoff News

Hextall, Flyers very unhappy with Brayden Schenn three-game suspension - Broad Street Hockey
Brayden Schenn will miss the first three games of next season due to a suspension, and Ron Hextall isn't very happy about it.

Islanders vs. Lightning Game 1: Prince scores twice in New York's 5-3 Game 1 win - Lighthouse Hockey
Shane Prince scored twice as the New York Islanders broke out to a big lead in their 5-3 Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

News From Around the Hockey World

Is this the new Florida Panthers logo? - Litter Box Cats
Online leak has fans wondering if the "Cat" is out of the bag

Richard Panik wants to return to Blackhawks - Second City Hockey
The 25-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.

Evgeny Medvedev reportedly arrested under suspicion of DUI - Broad Street Hockey
The Flyers defenseman was reportedly arrested after a traffic stop in Montgomery County.

Should the LA Kings Extend Darryl Sutter's Contract? - Jewels From The Crown
Is it prudent to bring back the devil we know or go with the devil we don't?

Braden Holtby is a Vezina Trophy Finalist - Japers' Rink
The Caps' number one netminder receives some well-deserved recognition

Jonathan Quick Nominated for the Vezina Trophy - Jewels From The Crown
The Kings will be a major presence at the 2016 NHL Awards, and a bit of a surprise kicks off LA's awards finalists.

Knights Win 5-1, Sweep Otters - Pension Plan Puppets
In the end, this series wasn't even close. The Knights are conference champs.

Blackhawks' prospect Graham Knott, Niagara IceDogs advance to OHL Playoffs Cup Final - Second City Hockey
The 2015 second-round draft pick and the IceDogs sweep the Barrie Colts and 2015 sixth-round draft pick Roy Radke.

Vezina Trophy 2016: Ben Bishop, Braden Holtby and Jonathan Quick named finalists - SBNation.com
One of the three veterans will be honored as the league's best goalie.

Bowman noncommittal on Shaw and Bickell, needs to know salary cap first – ProHockeyTalk
The latest cap estimate was $74 million.

Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman Evgeny Medvedev Arrested for Suspicion of DUI | NBC 10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Evgeny Medvedev was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Montgomery County early Wednesday, police say.

"Illegal Logo" Forces Change to World Cup of Hockey Uniform | SportsLogos.Net
There were some issues with the original one.

Bob McKenzie 2016 NHL Draft Pre-Lottery Top 15 Rankings and Reaction - SB Nation College Hockey
Reaction to Bob McKenzie's pre-lottery NHL Draft rankings

ESPN explains those World Cup of Hockey TV ads and Patrick Kane | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
The commercials have been distinct and memorable, although not always for the right reasons. Reaction to the ads on social media has been decidedly negative.

2016 NHL Draft Profiles: Could Patrik Laine pull-ahead of Auston Matthews? - Five For Howling
Patrik Laine has burst through the draft rankings this year and it kinda makes sense for him to possibly go first overall.

The Final Howl

Down Goes Brown: The five biggest first-round playoff upsets | The Hockey News
So with all due respect to those plucky underdogs from Nashville, let’s take a moment today to look back at the real thing, by counting down five of the biggest first-round upsets of the 20+ team era.