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• Bluelines: London Knights Churn Out Quality Prospects

  Published: July 30, 2007, 6:59 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, Nhl, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  Brad Treliving heads for Phoenix as Don Maloney's assistant. BT did an A-1 job for the Central League. Scotty Bowman on Steve Yzerman as a front office aide: "Steve was active with discussions on free agents and at the trade deadline. He's feeling his way around. He's watched a lot of players in the Red Wings system and knows a lot

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• Bluelines: Don Maloney Excelling in Phoenix

  Published: August 9, 2007, 10:26 am

  Tags: Bluelines, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Nhl, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Washington Capitals

  taking the right approach in Phoenix. He refuses to deal valuable draft picks for over-the-hill vets.An example is his signing of David Aebischer. "There were other goalies out there we could have acquired," says Maloney. "But it would cost us, today, two or three young assets, a top prospect, a draft choice. That makes no sense to

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• THE LOCKER ROOM 8/17 - A.M. Edition

  Published: August 17, 2007, 9:59 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Atlanta Falcons, Brian Cashman, Bud Selig, David Rabinowitz, Dog Fighting, Gambling, Gary Sheffield, Jason Giambi, Joe Torre, Mlb, Michael Vick, Nba, Nfl, Nhl, New York Yankees, Phoenix Coyotes, Referee, Rick Tocchet, Steroids, The Locker Room, Tim Donaghy

  deliberately miscalled two Phoenix Suns playoff games this year.Mike Bachmann of The Best Sports Blog in Town says enough is enough. Ex-NHL player Rick Tocchet will likely avoid jail time when he is sentenced for running an illegal sports gambling ring.AOL Fanhouse's Jes Golbez says Tocchet shouldn't be suspended and doesn't see how him

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• THE LOCKER ROOM 8/17 - Evening Edition

  Published: August 17, 2007, 4:19 pm

  Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Balco, Barry Bonds, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, David Rabinowitz, Dog Fighting, Gambling, Greg Anderson, Johan Santana, Mlb, Minnesota Twins, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Tocchet, Steroids, The Locker Room

  What people are talking about this evening ... Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges (The New York Times) in the federal dog fighting case. That leaves Michael Vick as the sole co-defendant who hasn't reached a plea agreement. However, Vick's lawyers have advised the quarterback to accept a plea agreement of his

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• Bluelines: Don't Dismiss The Penguins

  Published: August 23, 2007, 1:14 pm

  Tags: Bill Daly, Bluelines, Dave Tallon, Kevyn Adams, Marc Andre Fleury, Mike Babcock, Nhl, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Radim Vrbata, Stan Fischler, Stanley Cup, The Maven

  Vrbata trade with Phoenix. Adams is a versatile forward who can be plugged into any situation. Mike Babcock on coaching: "I want to be considered one of the upper-echelon coaches in the NHL. However, one good season does not make a coach or a franchise." Always a straight shooter, Bill Daly contends that Comcast and Versus

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• Bluelines: Taking Chances On Youngsters

  Published: September 5, 2007, 1:14 pm

  Tags: Alexander Svitov, Bluelines, Columbus Blue Jackets, Don Maloney, Keith Ballard, Nhl, Nick Boynton, Nikolai Zherdev, Phoenix Coyotes, Scott Howson, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Vancouver Canucks

  is making good decisions in Phoenix. Signing Keith Ballard to a two-year deal was his latest. The 24-year-old could anchor the Coyotes blueline for many years to come.Speaking of the Coyotes, Nick Boynton insists that they are ready for a run at the playoffs."Expectations might be low for some people," says Boynton. "But not

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• Bluelines: Keenan's Top Highlight

  Published: September 19, 2007, 12:59 pm

  Tags: Alex Auld, Bluelines, Daniel Briere, David Aebischer, Don Maloney, Grant Fuhr, Michael Tellqvist, Mike Keenan, Nhl, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Tocchet, Scott Bowman, Stan Fischler, The Maven, Toronto Maple Leafs, Wayne Gretzky

  battle than the one in Phoenix between, Dave Aebischer, Al Auld and Mike Tellqvist. Decision-makers will be Grant Fuhr, Wayne Gretzky and Don Maloney. Our money is on Big Dave. Biggest unanswered question is the NHL's position vis- -vis a Rick Tocchet return to the Coyotes. As an old buddy of RT, we go with the "To Err Is Human, To

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• Bluelines: Lack Of Leadership In NHLPA

  Published: September 25, 2007, 10:59 am

  Tags: Alain Vigneault, Anaheim Ducks, Bluelines, Florida Panthers, Mike Keenan, Nhl, Nhlpa, Phoenix Coyotes, Rick Tocchet, Stan Fischler, Stephen Weiss, The Maven

  and perhaps future Coyotes assistant coach. There seems to be a feeling that Rick will be suspended by the league but for only a limited amount of time. The suspension because he tarnished the image of the sport and the lesson is that the NHL wants good citizens. People in high hockey places who are dealing with the NHL Players'

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• Bluelines: Richter To Run In NYC Marathon

  Published: October 31, 2007, 12:41 pm

  Tags: Bluelines, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Jeremy Roenick, Mike Richter, New York Rangers, Nhl, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  Rampage. The battle for the Coyotes starting goalie position is down to Mikael Tellqvist and Alex Auld. Congratulations to Larry Landon and his Professional Hockey Players' Association on the PHPA's 40th anniversary. After suffering through horrid sophomore slumps, Mike Richards and Jeff Carter are finally playing up to their

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• The Many Beers of Jeremy Roenick

  Published: November 20, 2007, 9:33 am

  Tags: Beer, Chicago, Jeremy Roenick, Jeremyroenick, Nhl Media Watch, Nhlmediawatch, Phoenix Coyotes, Phoenixcoyotes, Swingers

  business ventures -- the Phoenix-based Muze Lounge and a line of designer shirts, Muze Clothing -- as well as his famous dust-up with Patrick Roy in 1996 (you know, the one that ended with Roy saying he couldn't hear what Roenick was saying because he had "two Stanley Cup rings plugging" his ears), his near-retirement via text message ("It

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• Howl At The Rangers On My9

  Published: December 10, 2007, 4:28 pm

  Tags: New York Rangers, Nhl, Phoenix Coyotes, Ryan Braithwaite

  Sunday, Dec. 16, the Rangers-Coyotes game will air on My9 WWOR-TV at 5:00 p.m. But immediately following the game, MSG will provide the postgame coverage and also will air "Rangers in 60," starting at 9:00 p.m. To play it safe, mark these dates on your calendar so you don't miss out on the remaining Rangers and Knicks games that will

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• The Devils First Place Discomfort

  Published: December 15, 2007, 10:21 pm

  Tags: Arron Asham, Brent Sutter, Brian Gionta, Cam Janssen, David Clarkson, Kevin Weekes, New Jersey Devils, Nhl, Philadelphia Flyers, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler

  take anything away from the Coyotes who delivered a superb two-hour course in Hustle 101. "They outworked us," said Brian Gionta, "and that led to us getting penalties." Oh, those two-minute trips to the sin bin; nine minors in all, whether you liked the officiating or not. And, believe me, the Devils didn't. But, as

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• Rangers: To Worry Or Not To Worry?

  Published: December 16, 2007, 10:42 pm

  Tags: Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, Scott Gomez, Sean Avery, Stan Fischler, Stephen Valiquette, The Maven, Tom Renney

  NOT! The 5-1 loss to Phoenix on Sunday night was an aberration, or, eccentricity, if you will. In a sense, it would appear that ANY loss to Wayne Gretzky's band of Coyotes is a frightful thing. But that's only if you haven't seen the new Arizona six in action. I saw them out-hustle, out-hit and out-score the Devils on Saturday night in

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• Ice Time With Al & Dave: Rangers Fall To Phoenix

  Published: December 16, 2007, 10:08 pm

  Tags: Al Trautwig, Dave Maloney, Ice Time With Sam Amp Joe, Jaromir Jagr, New York Rangers, Nhl, Phoenix Coyotes, Scott Gomez, Tom Renney, Wayne Gretzky

  The Rangers found themselves down 1-0 early in the first period of a 5-1 loss to Wayne Gretzky's Coyotes Sunday, and Dave Maloney and I believe Tom Renney's lads have to be able to dictate the pace early when they host the Penguins on Tuesday. Click here to watch postgame reactions from Gretzky, Renney, Jaromir Jagr and Scott Gomez.

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• Hockey Night Live: Ask Don Maloney A Question

  Published: March 5, 2008, 5:25 pm

  Tags: Al Trautwig, Don Maloney, Hockey Night Live, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Nhl, Phoenix Coyotes, Stan Fischler, The Maven

  Hey hockey fans, Phoenix Coyotes GM and former Rangers Assistant GM Don Maloney will be our special guest on Thursday's Hockey Night Live! Not only will Stan and I fire questions at Don, but we will also ask him queries that you, the fans, submitted. So drop a question in the comments section below and check back here Thursday night to see if

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