If they are, they would likely want to relocate the Coyotes to Quebec City. The team has been without an owner since 2009, but the NHL has been making every effort to keep the team in Glendale. Over that time, several potential owners have gained attention, but none have been able to finalize a deal.
Daly: Quebecor's not negotiating for Coyotes
Dave Tippett | PHO
(May 22, 2013 10:57 AM EDT)
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly has denied a recent report that Quebecor is in negotiations for the Phoenix Coyotes.
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Renaud Lavoie on Twitter
Andy Sutton announces his retirement
Andy Sutton | EDM
(May 22, 2013 10:53 AM EDT)
Andy Sutton has decided to retire.
Sutton wasn't able to play in 2013 due to a knee injury. He had 38 goals and 150 points in 676 games with the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, and Edmonton Oilers. "My NHL career enabled me to not only play the game I love, but to also be a part of something that so many kids dream about growing up," Sutton said. "Throughout my 15 years in the league, I have played for some exceptional hockey teams and have met quality people and friends along the way. None of what I accomplished on the ice would have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, friends, teammates and fans who made playing hockey even more enjoyable."
Source:
Pro Hockey Talk
Poor start costs Kings
Robert Scuderi | LA
(May 22, 2013 10:49 AM EDT)
Robert Scuderi thinks the Kings slow start cost them on Tuesday.
"I think the challenge for us is – as Darryl would say – ‘starting on time,'" Scuderi said. "I thought they dominated the first. Second period, I thought they dominated the first half. We took the second half, and we dominated the third. When you think about it, it’s pretty much an even game, but they buried on their chances." Scuderi added that the Kings didn't learn their lessons from Game 3, so now the series is tied. The good news for the Kings is that the series is moving back to Los Angeles for Game 5.
Source:
LAKingsInsider.com
Dustin Penner's potential goal ruled invalid
Dustin Penner | LA
(May 22, 2013 10:46 AM EDT)
Dustin Penner appeared to score a goal on Tuesday, but it was judged to have came after a quick whistle.
"Well, I’m sure it’s in the rule book," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said. "When the whistle goes, right? So what are they going to come and tell us? They’re going to come and say they lost sight of the puck and they blew the whistle." The Kings ended up losing the game 2-1 and now the series is even at 2-2.
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LAKingsInsider.com
Darroll Powe skates again on Tuesday
Darroll Powe | NYR
(May 22, 2013 10:45 AM EDT)
Darroll Powe (undisclosed) skated with his teammates for a third time Tuesday since he was hurt in Game 3 of the first round.
He doesn't know when he'll be available to return, but he's itching at the chance to get back. "It's not easy to be watching your team play at this time of the year," Powe said.
Source:
The Bergen Record
Rangers lose Anton Stralman in Game 3 defeat
Anton Stralman | NYR
(May 22, 2013 10:42 AM EDT)
Anton Stralman was hurt in the second period of Game 3's loss to Boston and he didn't play in the third period.
He took to the ice for just one second-period shift after he was hit into the boards by Boston forward Milan Lucic. "He's played so well that's a big blow for us as far as our matches and just our depth within our defense," coach John Tortorella said. Consider Stralman day-to-day for now.
Source:
The Bergen Record
Anze Kopitar's goal scoring drought continues
Anze Kopitar | LA
(May 22, 2013 10:41 AM EDT)
Anze Kopitar has just one goal in his last 26 contests.
Kopitar did get an assist on Tuesday to end his four-game points drought. The Kings have only managed two goals in their last two games and consequently their second-round series against the San Jose Sharks is now even at 2-2.
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LAKingsInsider.com
Mike Richards is the Kings' scoring leader
Mike Richards | LA
(May 22, 2013 10:38 AM EDT)
Mike Richards is leading all Kings players with nine points in 10 playoff games.
Richards scored the Kings' lone goal on Tuesday. He's traditionally been an effective player in the playoffs with 22 goals and 74 points in 93 career games.
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LAKingsInsider.com
Montreal signs prospect Sebastian Collberg
Sebastian Collberg | MON
(May 22, 2013 10:38 AM EDT)
Sebastian Collberg signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
In 35 games with Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League this past season, he notched six goals and nine points. He also appeared in 15 games with Orebro HK in Sweden's second division (HockeyAllsvenskan), where he had eight points. Collberg concluded the year with two games in Hamilton of the AHL. He was taken with the 33rd overall pick in the 2012 draft by Montreal.
Source:
Montreal Gazette
Matt Greene makes postseason debut
Matt Greene | LA
(May 22, 2013 10:36 AM EDT)
Matt Greene made his 2013 postseason debut on Tuesday.
Greene had been dealing with an undisclosed injury. He had two blocked shots and four hits in 14:08 minutes of ice time.
Source:
LAKingsInsider.com