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If we’re being honest, the Phoenix Coyotes probably aren’t long for Phoenix, which bums me out as someone who recently relocated from there myself. It’s a great spot.

But, they’ve been in limbo long enough, the city of Glendale is sick of dealing with them, and things simply need to get cleaned up one way or the other. We don’t know all the details – hell, we don’t know many details right now – all we know is that tonight, Darren Dreger took to Twitter:

NHL continues to fight to keep Yotes in Glendale, however, relocation decision could take player before the playoffs. #TSN

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 28, 2013

Typo….decision could take place before the playoffs.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 28, 2013

Quebec City, Seattle and Kansas City among relocation sites. Aside from conference issues, Que City appears best fit. Far from done deal…

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 28, 2013

NHL will continue to meet prospective buyers, but it’s clear time is running out and relocation must be considered.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 28, 2013

With all due respect to Dreger, part of the reason he breaks news is because it’s given to him in exchange for, oh, maybe occasionally leaking things to the public the league would like leaked. This feels like one of those things. Get us used to the idea, and whatnot.

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The Flames are playing the Colorado Avalanche tonight, and according to reports, Jarome Iginla will not be dressing, which makes sense. If you are going to trade a guy – and it seems pretty clear the Flames are – it kinda messes with your plans if he tears a knee or something.

I’m told Jarome Iginla will not be dressed tonight vs. COL but that doesn’t necessarily mean deal is imminent or close. Protecting the asset

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 27, 2013

Interestingly enough, one of Boston’s top prospects, Alexander Khokhlachev, is apparently also healthy scratched tonight.

Boston prospect Alexander Khokhlachev is a scratch for Providence tonight and word is Iginla is also a scratch. Coincidence?

— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 27, 2013

Khokhlachev is a 5-ft-10 centre, making him a fit for the Flames.

— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 27, 2013

Khokhlachev is a second rd pick who is 19 and from Moscow and scored 22 goals in 29 games (48 pts) for the Windsor Spitfires this year.

— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 28, 2013

When, and for exactly what, we’ll wait to find out. But from where I sit, seems pretty clear that (some variation of) this will happen at some point. Unless Jay Feaster is sneaky sneaky.

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This guy wears a visor and is still pretty good. So does that Crosby fella.

Today, Chris Johnston (who if you’re not following on Twitter, you should) tweeted that Mathieu Schneider said that the NHLPA will poll its membership about grandfathering in mandatory visors. Kind of like what was done with helmets. Of course, this prompted some reaction from the rest of Twitter. Here are some.

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The Winnipeg Jets’ Zach Redmond has been transported to hospital after taking a skate cut to his leg in Carolina practice today. Here’s their beat writer Ed Tait:

#NHLJets Zach Redmond down on ice after practice. Apparently skate cut the back of his leg. Ambulance has been called #bn

— Ed Tait (@WFPEdTait) February 21, 2013

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It was something I’ve been curious about for the past few days: why would the NHL and NHLPA agree to compliance buyouts, yet not allow teams to make that decision before the upcoming NHL season? Or, at the very least, allow teams to buyout injured players so they wouldn’t be forced to sit out an entire hockey season waiting for the buyout period?

Well, in only a matter of days, the NHL has back-pedaled on the issue, and will be allowing the likes of Scott Gomez and Wade Redden to be bought out before the upcoming season, meaning they could be wearing another team’s uniform in just a matter of days. Wade Redden back in the NHL? Exciting!

Here’s the news:

NYR, NHL, NHLPA believed discussing scenario under which NYR could exercise compliant buyout on Redden now while retaining AHL cap hit.

— Larry Brooks(@NYP_Brooksie) January 15, 2013

Hearing the #NHL #NHLPA have reached an agreement for compliance buyouts for cases like #Rangers Redden and #Canadiens Gomez. Details2follow

— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) January 15, 2013

With new agreement, 1st buyout window will start prior 2 season opener. 2nd one remains in summer. Cap hit stays 4 rest of this season only

— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) January 15, 2013

All teams will have option of using a compliance buyout now, as reported by @realkyper. Catch is, for this season only, cap hit stays.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 15, 2013

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Good morning, good morning, it’s great to stay up late. Good morning, good morning, to you.

I seriously don’t even know what to do with myself at this point, so I’ve decided to start by bringing you all the news and notes from around Twitter and the blogosphere. Details (and rumours) continue to trickle out bit by bit, so hopefully this helps you put the picture together about when the season will start (likely Jan. 19th), when training camps will start (could be as late as Saturday) and all the rest of the details. Apologies to those of you who don’t care for the Twitter round-ups, but I find it’s the best way to share and source the information.

Let’s start with rumours!

Just a low rumble for now, but there are whispers KHL teams may be offering “inducements” to get RUS stars to stay and not return to NHL.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 7, 2013

In last 24 hours, multiple sources told me NHL teams would do well to have roll call because it’s possible a RUS player or two may not show.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 7, 2013

Two things to keep in mind: 1. Many RUS stars publicly stated earlier this season they might stay the entire the year in the KHL.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 7, 2013

2. NHL-KHL have post-Radulov pact to honor contracts. That said, been suggested to me this entire issue could heat up again. We’ll see.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 7, 2013

Players cannot stay in KHL if have valid NHL contract, under IIHF rules. Will become battle only if KHL or players challenge that.

— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) January 7, 2013

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It’s nearly 6 a.m. EST on Sunday morning, but staying up was worth it to post this simple message on Backhand Shelf:

THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE IS BACK.

Again: The NHL is back.

That felt glorious to type, twice. Sunday, Monday, we’ll have all the news and previews for you (in article and podcast form), but the most important thing is that life for hockey fans is back to how they know it. I’m genuinely happy for you. (…Okay, “us.”)

Kudos to those of you who were optimistic the whole time like me, and to those of you who were pessimistic….kudos for being realistic. As I said, more on this tomorrow, but for now, again, let’s settle on this piece of simplicity:

HOLY SHIT THE NHL IS BACK!!!1!

Here it is from informed people. Here. We. Go:

Deal is done! per@denverpost.com

— adater (@adater) January 6, 2013

Tentative agreement reached between NHL and NHLPA

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 6, 2013

Well, it’s done.Tentative agreement between NHL and NHLPA.

— Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) January 6, 2013

Lockout is tentatively over.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 6, 2013

Lockout is over!!!!Done!

— Daren Millard (@darenmillard) January 6, 2013

Three reports now that lockout is over – @adater, @russostrib and @aaronward_nhl

— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) January 6, 2013

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Archive for the ‘Twitter Scrapbook’ Category

It sounds like Phoenix Coyotes will be relocating

Posted by Justin Bourne under BREAKING, Rumours, Twitter Scrapbook on Mar 27, 2013

Jarome Iginla isn’t dressed tonight because he’s getting dealt, and soon

Posted by Justin Bourne under BREAKING, News-ish, Twitter Scrapbook on Mar 27, 2013

The NHLPA will poll its membership about potentially grandfathering in visors

Posted by Jake Goldsbie under Twitter Scrapbook on Mar 20, 2013

Zach Redmond transported to hospital after skate cut to leg

Posted by Justin Bourne under BREAKING, Twitter Scrapbook on Feb 21, 2013

NHL allows “accelerated compliance buyouts” for the likes of Gomez, Redden

Posted by Justin Bourne under News, Twitter Scrapbook on Jan 15, 2013

Information round-up: news and notes about the pending NHL season

Posted by Justin Bourne under Lockout News, Twitter Scrapbook on Jan 07, 2013

THE NHL IS BACK. SERIOUSLY.

Posted by Justin Bourne under BREAKING, Lockout News, Twitter Scrapbook, Wow on Jan 06, 2013

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