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Coyotes News

Alex Goligoski would balance Arizona Coyotes' need for skill, experience - Five For Howling
If the Arizona Coyotes can get Alex Goligoski under contract, it will be a good first move by GM John Chayka.

Franchise centers vital to winning Stanley Cup - Arizona Sports
It hasn't been enough to simply have good centers since the 2004-05 lockout ushered in a more open style of play.

Tucson AHL News

Tucson's hockey team to get name, new logo Saturday | Tucson sports | tucson.com
The team's name and new logo will be unveiled at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Tucson Convention Center.

Arizona Coyotes sign forward Cunningham to one-year deal - Arizona Sports
The Arizona Coyotes announced Friday they have signed forward Craig Cunningham to a one-year two-way contract.

News From Around the Hockey World

Coyotes' Tippett recalls crossing paths with 'great human being' Gordie Howe | FOX Sports
When Dave Tippett was starting his NHL playing career in Hartford, one of the highlights was skating with the late Gordie Howe.

Agent: Drouin has withdrawn trade request, ‘wants to be back in Tampa’ – ProHockeyTalk
Officially putting the drama to bed.

Daniel Sprong out 7-8 months following shoulder surgery - PensBurgh
Sprong's season last year (his draft + 1 year) saw him play 18 NHL regular season games before being returned back to juniors.

BREAKING: Flames Hire Glen Gulutzan - Matchsticks and Gasoline
The Flames coaching search has ended with the hiring of Glen Gulutzan.

Connor McDavid on his historic trip to China | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
While he was there, McDavid went to a local High School and played around with kids on an artificial ice surface.

NHL Players Vote to Increase Salary Cap - Mile High Hockey
We know the cap will increase 5%, but from what base line?

Report: Red Wings to make announcement tomorrow, Datsyuk not returning - Winging It In Motown
The question now, is if general manager Ken Holland can move Pavel Datsyuk’s $7.5 million cap hit to a team who needs to get above the cap floor.

Artemi Panarin a reminder not all good players come from the draft - Second City Hockey
Sportsnet has named him to their all-star undrafted team - which makes sense, because he's very good.

NHL expansion to Las Vegas: 5 things to know about future team - CBSSports.com
It appears that Bill Foley suceeded in his bid to bring hockey to Las Vegas.

The Final Howl

WATCH: Officials mic'd up for the Stanley Cup Final - PensBurgh