The Phoenix Coyotes are so desperate to fill seats (despite the fact that the home opener sold out) that they are giving away free tickets but there’s a catch – they have to win certain games.  The first of these singled-out contests (there are five in total) is the game against the Los Angeles Kings on October 24, 2009.
The promotion, which has been dubbed “join the pack,” is meant to create a more loyal fanbase and it could work.  When you’re facing bankruptcy and being sold/moved to another city, you’ve got to try everything.
With all of the drama over the …read more

The Calgary Flames have been busy over the past few days.  They have accepted defenceman Keith Seabrook from the Washington Capitals (the Caps will cash in on this at a later date) and I think it makes a lot of sense since he has been playing with the Calgary Hitmen for the past two seasons.

In another move to add depth to the lineup, the Flames have claimed Nigel Dawes off waivers who had filed for salary arbitration with the Phoenix Coyotes.  The restricted free agent will have his case heard next Wednesday unless Calgary signs him by then.  This is …read more

Canadian billionaire, Jim Balsillie, has thrown his hat in the ring and has made an offer to buy the struggling Phoenix Coyotes for a cool $212.5 million USD.  The co-chief executive officer of the Blackberry maker, Research in Motion, swooped in after the club filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  In the meantime, he’s given then $17 million to continue operating through the proceeding.  Wow.
There’s just one catch – Balsillie would want to move the team to southern Ontario.  I don’t like the idea but Prime Minister Stephen Harper decided to weigh in on the matter: "I’d love another …read more

Olli Jokinen had not missed any of the last 397 games but, unfortunately, the Phoenix Coyotes center will have to sit out at least two weeks due to a shoulder injury.  His on-ice presence will definitely be missed since he is their second highest goal-scorer. 
He was hurt when he was checked into the boards by defenseman Marc Methot (Columbus Blue Jackets) during the first period of the Coyote’s 3-2 win on Wednesday. 
Coach, Wayne Gretzky, tried to keep things in perspective and put a positive spin on the situation: “We’re definitely going to miss what he brings to …read more