Phoenix Coyotes

IIHFThe Phoenix Coyotes failure to make the playoffs this year had a silver lining. Phoenix's lack of a postseason berth allowed seven players and head coach Dave Tippett to participate in the 2013 IIHF World Championships in Scandinavia. Six of the seven player's teams reached the medal round with only Mikkel Boedker's Danish squad not making the round of eight. However, only forward David Moss is coming home with a medal. Moss' Team USA squad defeated Lauri Korpikoski's Team Finland squad 3-2 on Sunday in the bronze medal game. Korpikoski scored both of his team's goals and finished the tournament with 3 goals and 2 assists in the eight games he played for his country. Moss finished with 4 goals and 3 assists in 10 games played. While only two Coyotes made it to the medal round others put up impressive individual numbers. Mike Smith finished with a 2-2 record for Team Canada, but the record is a bit misleading. He finished with a .944 save percentage and 1.65 goals against average. Three of Smith's teammates in Phoenix played for their native Czech Republic. Defensemen Zbynek Michalek showed off his offensive prowess, putting up 3 goals and 1 assist in 8 games. The inseparable combo of Martin Hanzal and Radim Vrbata combined for 3 goals and 4 assists and while facing off against other countries top lines (sound familiar?). Expect to see a number of the players play for their national teams again at next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi assuming NHL participation in the event gets worked out.

Coyotes News With value raised, Smith seems unlikely to return - FSArizonaSmith's market value up after strong play at worlds ... perhaps too much for still-ownerless Coyotes. Rob Klinkhammer Earns New Two-Year Contract From Phoenix CoyotesAfter an impressive stint with the Phoenix Coyotes, Rob Klinkhammer earned a two-year deal. Loui Loui! Swedes go for goldRecapping the Swedes win over rival Finland, putting Lauri Korpikoski in the bronze medal match.... Swiss play for gold...against David Moss, whose U.S. squad lost their semifinal match to underdog Switzerland. Ryan House " 2013 Community BreakfastJason LaBarbera and his wife Kodette served as the event chairs this year. Pirates News Portland Pirates to Raffle off Baxter 12 Pack Tickets to Benefit Lewiston Fire VictimsFor those in Maine, you could win Pirates tix by supporting the American Red Cross of Maine. News From Around the Hockey World Can't Fight This Feeling: Red Wings 4 - Blackhawks 1 (Series Tied 1-1) - Winging It In MotownWings fans are pretty psyched after they evened their series and finally beat the Hawks this year. Couture returns from injury to beat LA in overtime - Fear The FinAfter getting shaken up and leaving the game in the middle of the second period, Logan Couture returns and scores the game winning goal in overtime as the Sharks defeat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1. Penner blasts refs for having ‘gall to guess’ on goalie interference call | ProHockeyTalkTrevor Lewis doesn't think it was a penalty. NHL fines Sharks $100K for Torres suspension critique | ProHockeyTalkIs that "grossly unfair," too? Did Doug Wilson get the distraction he wanted? | ProHockeyTalkThere's just nothing about this episode that makes sense. Worst ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ ever heard at a hockey game? Probably (Video) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports Jason Spezza cleared to play, will return to Senators’ lineup for Game 3 | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! SportsCan Spezza be the lift the Sens need to get back into this series? The Final Howl NHL’s awesome ‘Playoff Sounds of Round 1′ video is your ‘24/7’ fix | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! Sports

Coyotes News Mostly quiet on Coyotes ownership front - Fox Sports ArizonaCraig Morgan believes June will bring finality to the saga. Sizing up USA-Switzerland semifinal - USA TodayDavid Moss is having a heck of a tournament. News From Around the Hockey World None Better Than 87. Pens Win 4-3 - PensBurghThe Pens' best player was the best on the ice for Game 2. NHL.com - Spezza return could come as early as Game 3 The Senators could use his offense right about now. Raffi Torres won’t appeal ban; Sharks’ GM challenges NHL’s interpretation of rule | Puck Daddy - Yahoo! SportsSan Jose is not pleased with Shanahan's latest suspension. Rangers Vs. Bruins: It's Time To Fix The Powerplay - Blueshirt BanterI'm sure Coyotes fans know the feeling. NHL.com - Keith, Handzus said to be 'fine' after missing practice - Blackhawks vs Red Wings - 2013 SCP Conference SemifinalsStill unsure if that means either will play in today's game. Clamor on Causeway: The World Championships are Just Too Much - Stanley Cup of ChowderInternational hockey is a great celebration of the sport. The Olympic tournament every four years is more than enough, though. Finnish media outlet turns Sedin twins into paper dolls with dresses - CBSSports.comI think the easiest way to get under the Sedins' skins is to have Finland play in Sharks' jerseys. The Final Howl Bohemian Rhapsody in Blue (a lyrical eulogy to the Toronto Maple Leafs) - Pension Plan Puppets

Coyotes News Phoenix Coyotes Re-sign Rob Klinkhammer - Five For HowlingThe Coyotes signed The Colonel to a two-year deal. Moss, Korpikoski Advance to Semifinals at IIHF World Championship - Phoenix Coyotes - FeaturesCoyotes starting goalie Mike Smith suffered a heartbreaking shootout loss to Sweden. Pastor still committed to buying Coyotes - Glendalestar.comPastor's first public comments since having his bid rejected by the league. The Dave Tippett coaching watch for Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche - Puck Daddy The speculation machine will crank up further the longer the ownership saga wears on. News From Around the Hockey World Sharks collapse late in the third, trail Kings 2-0 in series - Fear The FinSan Jose scored 3 unanswered goals to take the lead and then it all fell apart. Raffi Torres suspended for duration of Round 2 after head hit on Kings’ Stoll - Puck Daddy I wonder what NHLPA thinks of this. Fraser: How officials are graded and chosen for the playoffs - TSNToronto's favorite ex-official explains the process. Adam Oates says he could beat up John Tortorella - The Washington PostNo love lost between the Caps and the Rangers. Jack Adams: Boudreau, MacLean, Quenneville - Cross Checks Blog - ESPNNo real surprises among the group. Alex Ovechkin played with fractured left foot in Games 6, 7 against Rangers - The Washington PostWe'd be surprised, but he's a hockey player. The Final Howl What went wrong? Excuses from the NHL's losers - Down Goes Brown

The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed forward Rob Klinkhammer to a two-year deal on Thursday. The financials of the deal were not immediately made public. Klinkhammer joined the Coyotes last off-season via free agency and played 22 games with the main club. In those 22 games, Klinkhammer scored five goals and 11 points while averaging nearly three hits per game. The 2013 season was the first time the undrafted 26-year-old saw extended playing time as he entered the year with only 16 games of NHL experience with two different teams (Chicago and Ottawa). Klinkhammer also played 53 games with the Coyotes' AHL affiliate Portland Pirates, scoring 14 goals along with 30 assists. A fan favorite, the 6' 3" forward has earned the nickname "Colonel Klinkhammer" or "DAS Klinkhammer" due to his physical play along with an unusual surname. As of July 5, the Lethbridge, Alberta native would have become an unrestricted free agent.

Klinkhammer signed to a 2 year deal as the off season has officially begun for the Phoenix Coyotes. Apr. 2, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes left wing Rob Klinkhammer (36) skates out after being named a star of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Jobing.com Arena. The Coyotes beat the Kings 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Rob is an energy guy who really brings it on the ice. He quickly got the attention of the fans by scoring goals when it seemed very hard for Phoenix to do so. He brings size, speed, and toughness. This marks the first order of business of Don Maloney’s to do list. What priority order are they in is hard to know due to negotiations. The biggest question mark is Mike Smith who will set the table for what happens with LaBarbera and Chad Johnson. As soon as ownership is solved that will be job one. If Smitty re-signs it will most likely spell the end of the Jason LaBarbera era. A well liked man but seldom used to really produce much if any results. If Smitty were to stick with his big asking price then I think Chad Johnson is signed and I still think Barbs is done here in Phoenix. Myself I believe in about 4-5 million for Smitty and not the 7 million he is asking for. I also believe in Burke’s coaching and Tippett’s system to have a nice 1-2 young duo in Johnson and Visentin. Many may not like the lack of experience but with new ownership it marks the start of something new. You want Luongo in for 1 year? Fine but I have confidence in our system so much I could play in net. Since I cannot skate backwards I have little choice. Congrats to Rob and we hope to see the Hammer in action for the next decade. Please get Korpi and Boedker signed as they are very young and skilled skaters that belong here. Just think if we still had Kyle Turris. Wow talk about youth, watch out Edmonton.

Commissioner David Stern finally did something favorable for Arizona sports fans and it had nothing to do with the Phoenix Suns. He and the league denied a bid that would have relocated the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. Mar 5, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings fans hold a sign for mayor Kevin Johnson (not pictured) to build the crown downtown arena and keep the Kings during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Sleep Train Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Why does this affect the Phoenix Coyotes? Well Seattle has made a huge push to build an arena and host both a NBA and NHL team. If they landed the Sonics again they would put a lot of pressure and money toward acquiring a NHL team. With the Coyotes being target number one. Thanks to former Suns guard and now Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson for all his hard work in keeping the team in Sacramento where it belongs. It has always had a great home court advantage. Seattle should of never left for OKC but hey that happens for a reason sometimes. With Seattle and Quebec city starving for a NHL franchise the best thing would be a 2 team expansion. Same for the NBA. I grow tired of having just 1 NBA team in Canada. Makes sense to have 3-4 at the least. Maybe even one in Mexico. The NHL is nicely spread out as it is. It would be cool and weird to have the NHL in Seattle. Not that far from the Canucks as it is. Phoenix is still in the process of securing an owner. Those prospects have looked very promising as of late. Several are putting bids together and consulting / hiring firms to handle this. Plus I am playing Powerball Saturday so I may have a bid myself. Fingers crossed. As far as the success for the Coyotes, I think once ownership is done we will see a tremendous upswing in the momentum. Things could run like this:  Ownership, re-sign Tippett and Maloney, sign name free agent scorers, sell out the suites, gain new sponsorship, and ride that momentum. I wouldn’t even mind 1 game a month on a weekday at US Airways. That is usually the tough game to fill the midweek game against a so so team. As a season holder I wouldn’t mind the drive once a month.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 16, 2013 GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Rob Klinkhammer to a two-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal wer...

Coyotes News 2013 NHL Draft Profile: Max Domi - Five For HowlingJaime takes a gander at Tie's kid. Samuelsson Displayed Scoring Touch During Impressive Season in WHL - Phoenix Coyotes - FeaturesThe Yotes first round draft pick from last season had an excellent season in juniors. The Phoenix Coyotes' ownership unrest continues - KJZZ.orgWhen THN's Ken Campbell speaks, you probably don't want to listen. News From Around the Hockey World 2013 IIHF World Championship: USA Routs Russia, Advances to Semis - The United States of HockeyBryz and Varly melted down and Team USA took advantage. Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks Game Recap - 05/15/2013Hawks easily took care of the Wings 4-1 in Game 1. St. Louis, Moulson, P. Kane named Lady Byng finalists - ProHockeyTalkBe ready for cab driver jokes all day long. Selke Trophy Finalists: Patrice Bergeron vs. Pavel Datsyuk vs. Jonathan Toews - Puck Daddy Wyshynski with a Gordo mention. Toronto's Game 7 Gut Punch - The Triangle Blog - GrantlandReliving Monda

Well we should of seen this coming. The fans of the Phoenix Coyotes never get a break, never the easy road, only pain! Pastor and his group’s bid were rejected and reports on why differ. The main reason was instead of paying for the team in full in 3-5 years, it seemed the group wanted about 15 years to close on the deal. Also it was reported they wanted to put no cash up front which Pastor denies feverishly. This puts us not at square one but for Coyotes fans, no satisfaction until we hear deal accepted. Then we can get a little excited. This opens the door for Leblanc and Gosbee’s group to negotiate and reports have them submitting a proposal after talks with the NHL and the company hired to negotiate a possible deal. There are several groups being considered and compiling bids, which is a good thing. Activity breeds activity. It is my guess that the reported $42 million down and 15 years to pay will not get it done but I assume Pastor’s group will counter with more down and less  than 10