Today is a joyous day for some, and for others, a “here we go again” day – depending on how you feel about the Arizona Coyotes. Their second effort to secure a long-term home in the Phoenix metropolitan area took a significant step today, with the Coyotes announcing they’ve submitted a letter of intent to purchase a parcel of land in Mesa, Arizona, on which to build an arena … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Intend To Purchase Land In Mesa For New Arena
Coyotes Place Jean-Sebastien Dea On Unconditional Waivers
The Coyotes are parting ways with one of their minor league veterans as CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that they have placed center Jean-Sebastien Dea on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating the final year of his contract. He is the only player on waivers today. The 29-year-old has been a productive player in the AHL throughout his career. Last season, he … [Read more...] about Coyotes Place Jean-Sebastien Dea On Unconditional Waivers
Alex Galchenyuk Linked To KHL
Per a report out of Russia, free agent forward Alex Galchenyuk is likely to sign with the KHL’s Spartak Moscow this summer. Galchenyuk had signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes when NHL free agency opened on July 1, but the team terminated his contract over a week later after Galchenyuk was arrested on a number of charges, which included a private property hit-and-run … [Read more...] about Alex Galchenyuk Linked To KHL
Arizona Coyotes Expected To Sign Matt Dumba
The Arizona Coyotes are closing in on a one-year, $4MM contract with UFA defenseman Matt Dumba, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan later reported the actual cap hit of Dumba’s deal will be $3.9MM. Dumba, 29, once looked to be on track to become a bonafide top-pairing defender after notching 50 points in 82 games with the Minnesota Wild at just … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes Expected To Sign Matt Dumba
Coyotes Nearing Extension With Andre Tourigny
There has been mutual interest between the Coyotes and head coach Andre Tourigny about a possible contract extension. It appears that the deal is basically in place as PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reports (video link) that both the term and money of an extension have been agreed upon. At this point, the delay in announcing is tied to Tourigny’s desire to get his assistant … [Read more...] about Coyotes Nearing Extension With Andre Tourigny