Tuesday’s Coyotes Tracks - New ECHL Affiliate

Coyotes News

Komets enter one-year affiliation agreement with NHL’s Arizona Coyotes | WANE
The Komets announced Monday that they have entered into a one-year partnership with the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL.

TSP: Arizona Coyotes Prospects - Last Word on Hockey
During the summer, I will feature a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. Today we look at the Arizona Coyotes prospects.

News From Around the Hockey World

Bruins appoint Jay Leach as AHL head coach | ProHockeyTalk
He's a former NHL defenseman who spent most of his pro career in the AHL.

The New Jersey Devils Should Pursue Defenseman Will Butcher - All About The Jersey
Defenseman Will Butcher is expected to become an unrestricted free agent on August 15. This post explains that the New Jersey Devils should pursue him and try to sign him.

Blueshirt Banter Interviews Filip Chytil - Blueshirt Banter
Blueshirt Banter got an opportunity to speak to New York Rangers 21st overall selection Filip Chytil this past weekend about a variety of topics.

Kohanchuk, Tougas to Sweden - The Ice Garden
Furies alternate captain and former Thunder rookie sign with MODO for 2017-2018.

Sabres sign Nathan Beaulieu for two years - Die By The Blade
Another piece to solving the defensive puzzle is officially in the fold.

Bruins would be wise to go long-term with Pastrnak | ProHockeyTalk
Contract talks are reportedly in a "holding pattern" at the moment.

Winners, losers in NBC Sports' 2017-18 NHL TV schedule - Yahoo Sports
NBC Sports released its 2017-18 NHL schedule on Monday, trumpeting it as “the most diverse NHL schedule ever” in its inclusion of Canadian teams.

Final Howl

Grinder | By Bryan Bickell
Bryan Bickell writes for The Players' Tribune about his battle with M.S.