Thursday’s Coyotes Tracks - Youngest KHL Hat Trick

A Nashville Predators prospect just became the youngest player to score a hat trick in the KHL, looking at disease in the NHL, and DGB makes a list of the best teams that can be made with the same jersey number.

By Carl Pavlock@CarlPavlockFFH Aug 24, 2017, 7:00am MST

2017 NHL Draft - Round One

Coyotes News

The Coyotes take a stand #OnePack - Five For Howling
On the heels of the President’s rally in Downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Coyotes made a powerful statement.

Top 25 Under 25: Lawson Crouse muscling his way into the top 10 at #9 - Five For Howling
Lawson Crouse may be known for bringing his size, but he has much more to give to the Arizona Coyotes in 2017-18.

The East

Sabres announce game-day and ticketing improvements for upcoming season - Die By The Blade
The Sabres are taking baby steps in their game day presentation, and making their ticket offers more flexible.

Devils give Jimmy Hayes a shot with PTO – ProHockeyTalk
Why not?

The West

Breaking | Alex Kerfoot decides on Colorado - Mile High Hockey
Sought-after FA Kerfoot opts for Avalanche

Even Jonathan Toews knows he needs to score more - Second City Hockey
There seems to be a pattern forming to what the Blackhawks are angling for next season, too.

Predators first-rounder Tolvanen becomes youngest to score hat trick in KHL – ProHockeyTalk
... In his first game, and he added an assist. Wow.

What’s The “Deal” with Sam Bennett? - Matchsticks and Gasoline
Summer is almost over and the young Flames centre is still unsigned.

Important Stories

Looking back at the 2017 CWHL Draft - The Ice Garden
Joe Pack makes some observations about the 2017 draft and what it could mean for the season ahead.

Broad Street Hockey's Charlie O'Connor hired by The Athletic - Broad Street Hockey
We say goodbye to a dear friend, and more importantly, look forward to bigger and better things for him.

Controlling disease outbreaks in the NHL - Silver Seven
There have been two outbreaks of the mumps in the last three seasons. Why is this happening, and what is the league doing about it?

Final Howl

Down Goes Brown: Which number yields NHL's best starting lineup? - Sportsnet.ca
Which single number in hockey history would give you the best possible starting lineup? Down Goes Brown ranks the strongest possible groups of sixes.