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Gary Bettman gives "State of Phoenix Coyotes Address"
Gary Bettman gives "State of Phoenix Coyotes Address"
The mention of this exclusive interview was first made public during the Phoenix Coyotes ' January 31st game telecast on KAZT-TV when the Buffalo Sabres paid a visit to Jobing.com Arena . Many Coyotes fans took note and circled last night's date on the calendar. Thank you Paul!!!
Puck Headlines: Let the Sean Avery reclamation project begin!
Puck Headlines: Let the Sean Avery reclamation project begin!
sports.yahoo.com — Here are your Morning Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest... blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Note: Our second gallery of Puck Daddy Create-a-Card ... (more) Puck Headlines: Let the Sean Avery reclamation project ...
The Morning Skate: Bettman's Coyote Howl, Panthers' Dilemma, Predators' Black Ink
The Morning Skate: Bettman's Coyote Howl, Panthers' Dilemma, Predators' Black Ink
slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com — Commissioner Gary Bettman's defense of the Coyotes continued his push back against critics.... (more) The Morning Skate: Bettman's Coyote Howl, Panthers' ...
Bettman: Coyotes' rumors 'just ridiculous'
azcentral.com — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said during the Coyotes' telecast Wednesday night that reports about the demise of... the franchise "are just ridiculous." "There's been a tremendous amount of speculation and commentary about the state of the Coyotes, and ... (more) Bettman: Coyotes' rumors 'just ridiculous'
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