Tuesday’s Coyotes Tracks - Vegas Strikes First

Coyotes News

Coyotes sign forward Mario Kempe to one-year, two-way contract - Arizona Sports
The Arizona Coyotes announced Monday that they have signed forward Mario Kempe to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2018-19 season.

Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Lyubushkin Ready for the Roster (Translated) - The Hockey Writers
In this translated interview, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin talked about his move to Arizona, his last season in the KHL and his prospects in North America.

The East

Conn Smythe Trophy: The Capitals’ MVP Candidates - Japers' Rink
The Washington Capitals are playing the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. With just four wins separating Washington from a championship, which Capitals players are the front runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the MVP of the playoffs?

Alfredsson believes Sens need to ‘get a new owner’ – ProHockeyTalk
Eugene Melnyk doesn't have many fans in Ottawa.

Breaking Down the Wings’ Future and Which Young Players Can Make an Impact? - Winging It In Motown
Detroit has some decision-making to do this summer on its veteran core; are these young guns ready to make the leap next season?

The West

Mike Haynes resigns as the play-by-play voice of the Colorado Avalanche - Mile High Hockey
Colorado Avalanche broadcasts will sound different next season.

No vote yet: NHL continues process with prospective Seattle group – ProHockeyTalk
Plenty of work to do before the NHL votes to approve an expansion team to Seattle.

Golden Knights defeat Capitals 6-4 in Game 1, take 1-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Final - Knights On Ice
Vegas rode three third-period goals from the fourth line to a critical Game 1 victory.

Final Howl

Golden Knights hold epic pregame show for Stanley Cup - Yahoo Sports
The Golden Knights — in true Las Vegas fashion — put on a crazy pregame show ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night in Las Vegas.