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Coyotes News

Moving AHL Team to Tucson is 'Game Changer' for Coyotes - Arizona Coyotes - Features
By moving their newly purchased American Hockey League affiliate to Tucson, the Coyotes are making a major improvement in the way they manage and mentor personnel.

Coyotes-Tucson pairing a marriage of convenience | Tucson sports | tucson.com
Proximity to minor-league affiliate will allow club to build team in young GM's image.

Stanley Cup Playoffs News

Sharks vs. Blues, Game 3: Jones shuts out Blues again, Sharks win 3-0 - Fear The Fin
Goals by Tomas Hertl and Joonas Donskoi coupled with another outstanding performance in net by Martin Jones has given San Jose a 2-1 WCF lead.

Video: ‘It’s a pretty easy job,’ says Thornton of playing with Pavelski, Hertl – ProHockeyTalk
That trio combined for six points in Game 3.

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Phil Kessel are special playoff performers - PensBurgh
In the aftermath of last night's Game 3, including Phil Kessel's fantastic performance, the NHL's Public Relations arm dropped a bomb of a stat on us.

Penguins' Phil Kessel finally getting the respect he has always deserved - CBSSports.com
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Phil Kessel has always been a star in the NHL.

News From Around the Hockey World

Canada Slams Sweden 6-0, Will Play the United States - Matchsticks and Gasoline
Canada walked all over Sweden and moved on to the semifinals on Saturday.

Auston Matthews' SO goal vs. Czech Republic is pretty good - Pension Plan Puppets
If we do say so ourselves.

Case against the case for trading Alex Ovechkin (Huge If True) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
"At first glance, the notion of trading Ovechkin seems absolutely crazy." Yes, yes it would be.

Zack Kassian Re-Signs With the Oilers for One-Year - The Copper & Blue
Looks like one more year for the gritty forward.

Could Vincent Hinostroza crack the Blackhawks' lineup next season? - Second City Hockey
Hinostroza is turning heads at the World Championships. Can he ride this wave to a spot on next season's roster?

Ex-Capitals head coach Hanlon named GM of WHL’s Vancouver Giants – ProHockeyTalk
Vancouver's junior team had been chasing former Penguins coach Mike Johnston, as well.

The Final Howl

Shawn Michaels accepts Penguins' invitation to attend Game 5 | theScore.com