The coffee must be good in Tampa Bay today, as Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois has announced his third signing of the day. Per the team, the Lightning have signed Norwegian defenseman Emil Martinsen Lilleberg to a two-year, two-way contract. Lilleberg was part of the Arizona Coyotes organization until four days ago, when the team let his exclusive draft rights expire … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Sign Emil Martinsen Lilleberg
Salt Lake City A Potential Option For The Coyotes
After the announcement that the city of Tempe would not be housing the Arizona Coyotes, rumors immediately sprung about a possible relocation. In the press conference, Bettman reported that Ryan Smith, the current owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, has expressed interest in relocating the Coyotes to Salt Lake City (Tweet Link). Although this is considerable news, especially coming … [Read more...] about Salt Lake City A Potential Option For The Coyotes
Results Of Tempe Arena Vote Could Come Tonight
Today is the day Arizona Coyotes fans have been nervously waiting for. In Tempe, it’s the final day to cast a vote in the local referendum, which determines whether the team can move forward with its plan for a new arena and entertainment district in the city, as NHL insider Frank Seravalli outlines in his latest for Daily Faceoff.While an already high turnout thanks to lots of … [Read more...] about Results Of Tempe Arena Vote Could Come Tonight
Latest On Pittsburgh Penguins Front Office Search
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in for a busy offseason, replacing key front-office fixtures after missing the playoffs for the first time in almost two decades. In addition to yesterday’s reporting on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ intention to hire two separate people for the roles of general manager and president of hockey operations, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun expanded in detail … [Read more...] about Latest On Pittsburgh Penguins Front Office Search
Arizona Coyotes’ Laurent Dauphin Signs In Switzerland
Arizona Coyotes forward Laurent Dauphin has found a new team to play for, as he signed a one-year contract containing a club option for a second year with the Swiss National League’s HC Ambri-Piotta. The 28-year-old 2013 second-round pick was in his third tour of duty with the Coyotes this past season, playing 48 games in the AHL and 21 in the NHL. Dauphin played very well in … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes’ Laurent Dauphin Signs In Switzerland