Thursday’s Coyotes Tracks - Brian Boyle Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Coyotes News

Coyotes may be one of the Western Conference's best defense groups - Arizona Sports
With the names added this offseason, the Arizona Coyotes might have one of the best groups of defensemen in the Western Conference.

GM John Chayka's successful summer helps Arizona Coyotes' chances - AZCentral
After the team's most recent trade, Coyotes GM John Chayka accomplished all of his top objectives from the offseason.

NHL season 2017-18: Coyotes’ rebuild is over, now they’re trying to win - SBNation.com
After years of stockpiling young talent, Arizona spent the offseason making moves that signal a new strategy.

The East

Ales Hemsky provides the Habs with an offensive skill set they need - Eyes On The Prize
With training camp underway, Hemsky will get a chance to prove he can fill one of the top forward spots on the roster.

Colin White Suffers Broken Wrist - Silver Seven
The 20-year-old is out 6-8 weeks after blocking a shot in last night’s preseason game.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Nicolas Mattinen traded by the London Knights to Flint - Pension Plan Puppets
The Knights defender heads to Flint to play with fellow prospect Fedor Grodeev

Report: Ottawa Senators Back in on Duchene Trade Talks - Silver Seven
While Matt Duchene patiently awaits a trade to a new city, the Senators are reportedly once again trying hard to acquire him

Flyers experiment with Claude Giroux at LW, Sean Couturier as his center – ProHockeyTalk
The alignment includes Jakub Voracek at RW.

The West

Roman’s Empire: Josi Named 8th Captain in Franchise History - On the Forecheck
"The Captain-ette" has come to a close, and Roman Josi emerges as the face of the Predators.

Artemi Panarin on Blackhawks trade: ‘That’s business, baby.’ - Second City Hockey
Oh, behave.

Women’s Hockey

The Boston Pride’s New Logo is Awesome - The Ice Garden
The Pack is back with a new look

Final Howl

Brian Boyle Diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia; Hopes to Play in Season Opener - All About The Jersey
The New Jersey Devils announced through a conference call that Brian Boyle has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. Despite the CML diagnosis, Boyle intends on playing in the team’s home opener. This post is a reaction to this evening’s news.