Thursday 16 May 2024

{coyotes} Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo had 'productive' meeting with Phoenix mayor


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Alex Meruelo still wants to bring NHL hockey back to Arizona.

After the Arizona Coyotes were officially relocated to Salt Lake City in April, Meruelo said "I'm fully committed to moving forward with the process of reactivating the team."

Apparently he's sticking to his word, as PHNX Sports' Craig Morgan shared an encouraging statement Thursday from a spokesperson for Phoenix mayor Kate Gallego.

"Mayor Gallego had a productive meeting with Alex Meruelo and his family a few weeks ago, and they spoke about Mr. Meruelo's plans to participate in the state land auction and, if successful, develop the north Phoenix site," the statement said.

"The mayor believes professional hockey can thrive in the desert, but also made clear that she does not support using taxpayer funds, including property tax abatement, for sports arenas."

The auction for the land that Meruelo wants to develop into a full-size NHL arena is set to take place on June 27. Meruelo said that if they win, it would be a game-changer for the future of hockey in Arizona.

"From here on out, what you have to understand is that I have not sold the actual team," he said on The Burns and Gambo Show in April. "June 27 will be the start of a new beginning for the Coyotes and what we want to do."

"I also understand believing (an owner requires) actions," Meruelo added. "It's not words, it's actions."

Meruelo still owns the Coyotes' name, logo and trademark. He also retains ownership of the Tucson Roadrunners, the franchise's AHL affiliate, and hopes to move them to Mullett Arena, the Coyotes' temporary home shared with Arizona State University the past two seasons.

The league has granted him a five-year window to ensure there is a Coyotes 2.0 in the state of Arizona.

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Wednesday 15 May 2024

{coyotes} Ingram wins Masterton Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship, dedication

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Connor Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Ingram, a goalie for the Arizona Coyotes this season, nearly retired due to obsessive compulsive disorder and lingering depression before seeking help from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program Jan. 15, 2021.

"I think this is a job that not a lot of people get to do, and I put 22 years of my life into it and thought I might as well keep going at this point," Ingram said Wednesday. "Lucky for me, I got a shot in Nashville and I got a shot in Arizona to keep it going, so I'll be forever grateful to hockey and the hockey world for helping me through it."

Ingram played his first seven professional seasons in the ECHL, American Hockey League and Sweden before making his NHL debut with the Nashville Predators in 2021-22. The 27-year-old, who was claimed off waivers by the Coyotes on Oct. 10, 2022, was 23-21-3 with a 2.91 goals-against average, .907 save percentage and tied for the NHL lead with six shutouts in 50 games (48 starts) this season.

He became this first Coyotes goalie in 12 years to be named the NHL's First Star for the week ending Dec. 3, when he was 3-0-0 with a 1.63 GAA and .947 save percentage during a stretch when Arizona won four straight games against the previous four Stanley Cup winners.

A first-time finalist, Ingram shared his story with NHL.com staff writer Amalie Benjamin in the hopes of helping others.

"You've got to put the work in to feel good," Ingram told NHL.com earlier this season. "You know what sets you off or what makes you calm, whatever it may be. It's like addiction. You know if you go anywhere near that, it's going to cause you problems, so I stay away from anything that might cause me to have a flare-up or be anxious or anything like that. It's just putting in work, going to therapy, taking care of yourself.

"It's like a nagging injury. If you don't take care of it, it's going to get worse. For the rest of my life, I'll sit in a stranger's chair and tell them my problems once a week. It's just a fact of my life."

The local chapters of the PHWA submitted nominations for the Masterton Trophy at the conclusion of the regular season and the top three vote-getters -- Ingram, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen and Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington were designated as finalists.

A $2,500 grant from the PHWA is awarded annually to the Bill Masterton Scholarship Fund, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the name of the Masterton Trophy winner.

The Masterton Trophy was the second award to be handed out this postseason; New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba won the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award on Tuesday. Four more awards will be handed out in May, with nine more coming in June, including five at the NHL Awards at the Fountainbleau Las Vegas on June 27 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN).

Winners will be announced by national rightsholders ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports during pregame programming ahead of Stanley Cup Playoff games, at the NHL Awards, and at the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28. ESPN's announcements will be made on "The Point" leading into its game coverage.

The schedule of announcements, which is subject to change, is as follows:

Saturday, May 18: Frank J. Selke Trophy

"To the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game."

Finalists: Aleksander Barkov, FLA; Auston Matthews, TOR; Jordan Staal, CAR

Wednesday, May 22: Jack Adams Award

"To the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success."

Finalists: Rick Bowness, WPG; Andrew Brunette, NSH; Rick Tocchet, VAN

Tuesday, May 28: King Clancy Memorial Trophy

"To the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

Thursday, May 30: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

"To the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability."

Finalists: Auston Matthews, TOR; Elias Pettersson, VAN; Jaccob Slavin, CAR

Monday, June 10: Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

"To the League's most outstanding general manager."

(Finalists to be announced the week of May 20-26)

Thursday, June 13: Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Hyundai (Canada)

"To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society."

Finalists: Mark Burgin (Vancouver, B.C.); Mark DeMontis (Toronto, Ont.); Allen Hierlihy (Hamilton, Ont.)

Thursday, June 27: Calder Memorial Trophy

"To the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition."

Finalists: Connor Bedard, CHI; Brock Faber, MIN; Luke Hughes, NJD

Thursday, June 27: Hart Memorial Trophy

"To the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team."

Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Connor McDavid, EDM

Thursday, June 27: James Norris Memorial Trophy

"To the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position."

Finalists: Quinn Hughes, VAN; Roman Josi, NSH; Cale Makar, COL

Thursday, June 27: Ted Lindsay Award

"To the most outstanding player as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA."

Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Auston Matthews, TOR

Thursday, June 27: Vezina Trophy

"To the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position."

Finalists: Sergei Bobrovsky, FLA; Thatcher Demko, VAN; Connor Hellebuyck, WPG

Friday, June 28: Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award presented by Discover (U.S.)

"To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society."

Finalists: Jerry DeVaul (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Kelsey McGuire (Philadelphia, Pa.); Estela Rivas-Bryant (El Segundo, Calif.)

Friday, June 28: E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence

"To the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism."

Click here to access the 2024 NHL Awards Information Guide, which features details on this season's finalists as well as all-time voting histories and winners for each NHL Trophy.

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{coyotes} Increased participation in player assistance program not necessarily a bad thing


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It was untreated anxiety and depression that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard blamed for his alcohol abuse, a problem that reached the point where he needed to step away from hockey.

He made a decision to leave the Avalanche and enter the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program earlier this season. Girard returned to practice a month later, resumed playing and declared: "It changed my life."

Girard was the first of five players to step away this season to receive care from the program jointly run by the league and union — the same number of players who sought help over the previous three years combined. The participation increase is credited in part to a growing belief in the venture that has been around since 1996, as well as a reflection of the general population seeking more help since the pandemic.

"I think what has happened is the players have developed a real comfort level that the counselors, the people that run the program, can be trusted because there's a fair amount of confidentiality involved," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said.

Valeri Nichushkin (Colorado), Patrik Laine (Columbus), Evgeny Kuznetsov (then Washington now Carolina) and Ethan Bear (Washington) followed Girard into the program this season. Like Girard, Nichushkin and Kuznetsov returned to play; Bear was cleared just after the Capitals were eliminated from the playoffs.

The program was in the headlines this week after Nichushkin was suspended for six months on Monday for violating terms of the program. The news caught the Avalanche by surprise, including coach Jared Bednar, who paused during a news conference to note the importance of Nichushkin getting the support he needs.

"I've gotten to know Val as a person and I've gotten to know him as one of our teammates and I want what's best for him," Bednar said. "I want him to be happy and I want him to be content in his life, whether that is with our team or not with our team. I want the best for him and his family. I think all of our guys are the same. We hope that he can find some peace and get help."

THE PROGRAM

Confidentiality is guaranteed for players and their family members, at least when it comes to details. An announcement is only made when a player becomes unavailable to his team during the season.

"We don't get much information on it," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. "The parameters of the program are confidential, how they go in are confidential and how they come out are confidential."

Help is offered for anything from alcohol or drug abuse to mental health issues, sleeping problems or a gambling addiction. Bettman, who has been commissioner since 1993, said a goal when launching the program was to educate and counsel players and families, as well as providing treatment when necessary. It now includes access to confidential counseling, a phone number available any time and annual meetings for every team with program administrators.

"Having that support system for our players is imperative in life," said Nashville coach Andrew Brunette, who played 16 NHL seasons. "Some of those things are bigger than a hockey puck, and that help and the job they do ... players are very fortunate to use it."

Bettman said the venture, formerly known as the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, covers a broader spectrum of things than it used to. NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh agreed.

"You saw this big shift in the United States from addiction programs to substance use programs to mental health to kind of all-encompassing, so it's a lot more than alcoholism or drug addiction," Walsh said. "It's everything that goes with it that it's really important to get help for."

Nashville's Michael McCarron went into the program in late 2022 and was reinstated in early 2023.

"Everybody has different circumstances," he said. "In my circumstance, I definitely reached out and asked for help. I know some guys, they're told that, 'You know, it's probably be a good idea for you to go in.' Other guys ask for help."

Goaltender Connor Ingram recalls waking up in a Dallas hotel room in January 2021 and saying to himself, "I don't want to do this anymore." An undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder led him to drink to cope with anxiety — sometimes all 12 beers in his fridge when he intended to have one — and to worry incessantly during the pandemic about germs.

"You hear the things about OCD, like, I don't know, have a clean apartment or care what ways the labels are looking — I didn't know that OCD had other forms," said Ingram, who was on the taxi squad for Nashville at the time and is now with the franchise in Utah. "I went to the rink quickly, I had a coach talk to me about the program and say, 'Let's get you some help and then you can decide what you want to do.' It was a whirlwind when it happened, and it's scary and intimidating. But once you get there, it's just time to put your work boots on and get better."

QUIET PARTICIPATION

The number of players who choose to voluntarily enter the program is not made public, nor are the reasons why. It is possible the five players announced publicly by the league were joined by many others.

"You don't necessarily hear of the successes of the program because people don't generally go out there and beat their chest, 'I'm sober six years,' or 'I'm sober X amount of years,'" said Walsh, who has spoken openly about going into treatment himself in 1995. "Their life gets better, and we try to provide the tools to the player. They have to do the work, but we try to provide the tools."

Walsh, a former Boston mayor and U.S. labor secretary, said he would not be in his current job if not for his treatment and wants to do more work to remove the stigma of seeking help. McCarron, the Nashville forward, said he felt it was important to be something of a role model to other men, inside and outside sports.

"Early on in my life, guys always tended to keep things in and not seek out help," McCarron said. "Whether it be sports, movies in Hollywood, the more people see that it's OK for guys and men to ask for help, it's huge."

For Girard, the ice has always been the place where he felt at home. Going through the program reaffirmed his passion for the game.

"Before I went into recovery, I always loved the game," Girard said before the playoffs began. "I still love the game the same way."

Each player in the program could help others in silent ways, too. Girard, 26, recommended it to anyone around the league who feels the need to seek help.

"I learned a lot about myself over there," Girard said. "If you're at the point where you need help, that's a great program."

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Monday 13 May 2024

{coyotes} NHL to announce trophy winners beginning May 14


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NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League will announce 2023-24 trophy winners, honoring individual excellence during the regular season, beginning Tuesday, May 14.

Winners will be announced by national rightsholders ESPN, Sportsnet and TVA Sports during pregame programming ahead of Stanley Cup Playoff games; at the 2024 NHL Awards show at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on June 27 and at the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28. ESPN's announcements will be made on its studio show The Point leading into its game coverage.

The schedule of announcements, which is subject to change, is as follows:

Tuesday, May 14: Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award

"To the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey."

Wednesday, May 15: Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

"To the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."

Finalists: Frederik Andersen, CAR; Connor Ingram, ARI; Oliver Kylington, CGY

Saturday, May 18: Frank J. Selke Trophy

"To the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game."

Finalists: Aleksander Barkov, FLA; Auston Matthews, TOR; Jordan Staal, CAR

Wednesday, May 22: Jack Adams Award

"To the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success."

Finalists: Rick Bowness, WPG; Andrew Brunette, NSH; Rick Tocchet, VAN

Tuesday, May 28: King Clancy Memorial Trophy

"To the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

Thursday, May 30: Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

"To the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability."

Finalists: Auston Matthews, TOR; Elias Pettersson, VAN; Jaccob Slavin, CAR

Monday, June 10: Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award

"To the League's most outstanding general manager."

(Finalists to be announced the week of May 20-26)

Thursday, June 13: ")

"To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society."

Finalists: Mark Burgin (Vancouver, B.C.); Mark DeMontis (Toronto, Ont.); Allen Hierlihy (Hamilton, Ont.)

Thursday, June 27: Calder Memorial Trophy

"To the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition."

Finalists: Connor Bedard, CHI; Brock Faber, MIN; Luke Hughes, NJD

Thursday, June 27: Hart Memorial Trophy

"To the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team."

Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Connor McDavid, EDM

Thursday, June 27: James Norris Memorial Trophy

"To the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position."

Finalists: Quinn Hughes, VAN; Roman Josi, NSH; Cale Makar, COL

Thursday, June 27: Ted Lindsay Award

"To the most outstanding player as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA."

Finalists: Nikita Kucherov, TBL; Nathan MacKinnon, COL; Auston Matthews, TOR

Thursday, June 27: Vezina Trophy

"To the goaltender adjudged to be the best at his position."

Finalists: Sergei Bobrovsky, FLA; Thatcher Demko, VAN; Connor Hellebuyck, WPG

Friday, June 28: ")

"To an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society."

Finalists: Jerry DeVaul (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Kelsey McGuire (Philadelphia, Pa.); Estela Rivas-Bryant (El Segundo, Calif.)

Friday, June 28: E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence

"To the NHL Draft prospect who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness and athleticism."

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Sunday 12 May 2024

{coyotes} Players excited for fresh start with Utah NHL team


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BUDAPEST, Hungary -- A fresh start and an excited environment already has members of Utah's new NHL team buzzing.

"The move will bring buzz around the team," forward Dylan Guenther said on Thursday from Budapest while preparing with Canada for the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Prague, Czechia. "I know the people of Utah and the Salt Lake area are super excited to have a hockey team. They don't have a ton of pro sports there. They have basketball, which has been sold out for 300 games in a row or something. I know there'll be some buzz around the team and a little bit of momentum we can take into it.

"I think to have that excitement around and have that buzz and to be able to play in front of a fanbase that can't wait for hockey there is something that we're looking forward to."

Players have quickly taken to the notion of a team in Utah after the NHL's Board of Governors voted on April 18 to establish a team there beginning with the 2024-25 season. The franchise consists of a transfer of the Arizona Coyotes hockey assets.

Utah had 29,000 season-ticket deposits as of April 25, a figure calculated one day after 12,400 fans showed up to an event welcoming the players and team.

"It's obviously nice to know and we were able to get down there to Salt Lake and see everything, the facilities, and it was pretty exciting," forward Jack McBain said. "The fans seemed excited and that's awesome.

"It was really cool. They did an amazing job putting that event on and the fans really came out and really supported us, which was really cool. They had people lined up outside the rink at 7, 8 a.m. and we didn't get out there until 4 (p.m.). We were just going to introduce ourselves. It was a really cool experience for us. It kind of got us excited to get in there next year and play. It was really cool.

"It's nice to get everything out of the way and be able to move forward and drive on."

Utah will start next season with 16,200 seats for hockey. It will be renovated to host 17,500 for hockey over the course of the next couple of years.

"To see all the people over there and how excited they are and how much enthusiasm there is in the city and the ownership and everything... Arizona was great to us, but now I think it's a new start, it's a new beginning in a place where people are really excited to see us," coach Andre Tourigny said.

"We went through a whole bunch of emotions. It's not an easy situation because there were a lot of unknowns in the situation. It was a lot of emotion, but everything's been done with class and respect. The transition has been smooth."

Fans can help with that transition with a vote via an online poll run by Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), owner of the franchise, to decide its new name.

For 2024-25, the team's inaugural season, the club will wear jerseys that display "Utah." The team name will be implemented for the 2025-26 season, along with the logo, mascot and colors.

"I think just moving there, everyone kind of has a fresh start and building from the ground up again," McBain said. "It'll be a lot of fun just to get in there with the fans and get into the rink and get playing. Hopefully we'll have a good year there.

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[cactuswings 4654] Storage Update May 11

Latest update, plus some older bits I missed.

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MZJ Marana: AZ

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

{coyotes} Utah releases 20 finalists for team name, unveils fan vote


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Utah fans, it's time to have your voice heard.

Starting Wednesday, fans can vote on an online poll to decide the name of the NHL's newest franchise.

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), owner of the Utah franchise, is running the poll. The first round will go until May 22.

The poll lists 20 options compiled from an initial poll that ran last month, and fans can choose their top four options during the first round of voting.

The next steps will be announced by the owners later this summer.

For the inaugural season in 2024-25, the team will wear jerseys that display "Utah." The team name will be implemented for the 2025-26 season, along with the logo, mascot and colors.

"Once the team name has been selected, SEG will work diligently to craft the team identity – logo, mascot, colors, and other branding elements – which will debut for the 2025-26 NHL season," the SEG said.

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

{coyotes} 2024 NHL Draft to be held at Sphere in Las Vegas


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The 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held at Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29, the NHL announced Tuesday.

The NHL will be the first sports League to make use of the $2.8 billion, 18,600-seat globe-shaped arena renowned for its immersive video and audio technology, including a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen and outdoor LED displays. It will also be the first event televised live from Sphere. 

The announcement was made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery. 

"The NHL is proud to bring the first sports event and the first live television broadcast to Sphere," said Steve Mayer, NHL senior executive vice president and chief content officer. "Together with the amazing team at Sphere, we plan to deliver an NHL Draft like no other, introducing the bright future of hockey in an innovative and exhilarating setting."

The first round of the draft will be Friday, June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS) with rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 29 (11:30 ET; ESPN+, NHLN, SN, SN1). NHL club executives, scouts and coaches will be present on the NHL Draft floor, while thousands of fans and hundreds of print, television and radio media are expected to attend.

"Sphere continues to establish itself as a premier destination for some of the most highly anticipated events in sports and entertainment," said Joel Fisher, executive vice president, Marquee Events and Operations for MSG Entertainment, who oversees marquee events for Sphere. "We're pleased to welcome the NHL Draft, and look forward to showcasing Sphere's next-generation capabilities both in person and around the world via the first live television broadcast from the venue."

Macklin Celebrini, a center with Boston University in Hockey East, is the projected No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. The 17-year-old, the youngest player in NCAA Division I men's hockey this season, was second in the nation with 32 goals and third with 64 points in 38 games for Boston University. He was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year and was the youngest player to win the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men's hockey player.

Celebrini (6-foot, 190 pounds), No. 1 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters eligible for the 2024 draft, had 14 more goals and 15 more points than the second-highest player in each category on his team.

"I'm pretty excited; having the draft in Vegas is going to be pretty cool," Celebrini told NHL.com. "I've never been to Vegas, and this will be my first time, so I'd look forward to that."

There is expected to be plenty of talent to choose from after Celebrini, including several high-end defensemen prospects. Among them are Michigan State freshman Artyom Levshunov (6-2, 208), No. 2 on Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters, and University of Denver freshman Zeev Buium (6-0, 183; No. 4), who was named to the NCAA Frozen Four All-Tournament Team.

Additionally, Zayne Parekh (6-0, 179; No. 5) of Saginaw in the Ontario Hockey League, Sam Dickinson (6-2, 199; No. 7) of London (OHL), and Anton Silayev (6-7, 211; No. 1 on Central Scouting's final ranking of international skaters) of Torpedo in the Kontinental Hockey League have also earned greater attention down the stretch.

"It's an elite class with some really high-end players at forward and defense," said David Gregory of NHL Central Scouting.

The talented group of forwards includes right wing Ivan Demidov (5-11, 181; No. 2 international) of St. Petersburg in Russia's minor hockey league, center Cayden Lindstrom (6-3, 210; No. 3) of Medicine Hat (Western Hockey League), left wing Trevor Connelly (6-0, 156; No. 6) of Tri-City in the United States Hockey League, center Berkly Catton (5-10, 170; No. 8) of Spokane (WHL), and center Tij Iginla (6-0, 182; No. 9) of Kelowna (WHL).

"I honestly laughed when I first heard because that's crazy to think about, but I honestly can't wait," Catton said. "I think it's going to be a super surreal experience."

Cole Eiserman (6-0, 195; No. 12), a left wing with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Under-18 team in the United States Hockey League, had 58 goals and 89 points in 57 games this season. He is committed to attend Boston University in 2024-25.

"When we heard the news of the draft possibly coming to Vegas, my brother sent it right to the group chat and they were pretty fired up," Eiserman said. "I don't know too much about the Sphere, so I'll probably have to look into it a little bit. I always like new stuff, so it's pretty cool. It'll be my first time to Vegas."

Sphere is located just off the Las Vegas Strip, less than three miles from T-Mobile Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights, and is owned by New York Rangers owner Jim Dolan.

"Hosting the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere perfectly captures Las Vegas' evolution as the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World," said Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "Las Vegas has been a hockey town since the puck dropped at the first Golden Knights game in 2017. As the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, we couldn't be more thrilled that the NHL chose Las Vegas and this truly innovative venue to welcome its next generation of players."

This will likely be the last NHL Draft to feature representatives from all 32 teams on the draft floor. Starting in 2025, the draft will be decentralized, with most team brass staying in their home markets so they can have access to their personnel in real time and clubs can host fan events. The draft-eligible prospects will likely gather in one location.

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Monday 6 May 2024

{coyotes} Bowness built NHL success, longevity on being 'authentic'


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WINNIPEG -- Rick Bowness the hockey lifer unlocked the key to longevity in the NHL a long time ago.

"I take time to get to know people, the players, then figure out the best way to go around dealing with them," the 69-year-old from Moncton, New Brunswick, said Monday after he told the Winnipeg Jets that he is retiring from coaching after 40 seasons in the League.

"The bottom line is that they know I care about them as people. The players I coached always knew I cared about them."

Bowness combined that abundance of empathy with a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to every situation of every day.

On Aug. 18, 2020, a couple of hours before Bowness would coach the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round against the Calgary Flames in the bubble at Rogers Place in Edmonton, arena production staff were checking their in-game scoreboard videos.

A tribute to Dale Hawerchuk, who died earlier that day after a battle with stomach cancer, appeared on the screen while Bowness was collecting his thoughts on the bench in the empty arena.

Seeing the screen sparked deep emotion and the coach wept openly for his former Jets teammate (1981-82), having also coached Hawerchuk during his first NHL coaching stint when he was promoted from his assistant's role in February 1989 to replace Dan Maloney.

At a press conference Monday, Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff praised Bowness for his work of the past two seasons, noting Bowness's selection as coach for the Central Division at the 2024 Honda (U.S.)/Rogers (Canada) NHL All-Star Game and being named one of three finalists for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year, along with Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks and Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators.

The GM used the word "authentic" to describe Bowness.

It was another of Bowness's positive effects, having accepted what could politely be called a less-than-desirable assignment when he was hired July 3, 2022.

The Jets (39-32-11, sixth in the Central Division) missed the playoffs in 2021-22 and were plagued with inconsistency, chemistry and culture issues.

Bowness guided them back to the playoffs in 2022-23 (46-33-3, second wild card in the Western Conference) and then to an even better finish this season (52-24-6, second in the Central Division).

This season, Winnipeg's 198 goals against were fewest in the NHL (tied with the Florida Panthers) and its 110 points were tied for fourth-best with the Panthers, behind the New York Rangers (114), Dallas Stars (113) and Carolina Hurricanes (111).

Over his 14 seasons as an NHL coach, Bowness was 310-408-37 with 48 ties in 803 games with the original Jets, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and current Jets.

He also was on the staff of the Coyotes, Islanders, Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Stars and Vancouver Canucks at times from 1984-2019.

His first coaching appointment, with the Jets in 1988-89, and his job as coach of the expansion Senators from 1992-96 were among his other difficult positions, but those only enhanced his survival skills.

"Those Ottawa years were tough," he said. "It was a tough situation in Winnipeg when they fired Dan Maloney. That was a mess. You just come in and do the best you can. Be honest with people and let them know you care. All you can do is the best you can, and I think players respected that."

When that interaction wasn't available to him during the lockout that delayed the start of the 2012-13 season, the then-associate coach of the Canucks (his stint there was from 2006-13) was more than out of sorts.

During a round of golf -- another of his passions -- during that shutdown, it wasn't slow play or scruffy shots that caused his frustrations to boil over, it was being away from hockey.

"I need to be at work," he bellowed to his playing partner, one of the strangest things ever said on a golf course.

But that's Bowness, looking for the next road to progress.

"I love the game, respect the game, love the League," he said Monday. "You just hope you have an impact on the players' lives."

It's pretty obvious that's been accomplished. Monday, after the announcement that he will retire, the relationships of his past started lighting up his phone.

Sami Salo, the former Canucks defenseman (2002-12), was among the first. Another was former Jets, Bruins and Lightning defenseman Matt Hervey, whom Bowness also coached in Moncton of the American Hockey League, as well as former Red Wings teammate Nick Libett (1977-78).

"Those are the things that will matter to me," Bowness said. "Honestly, because I'm older, that'll be more important than awards and trophies. This game brings you life-long friendships."

When NHL.com was reporting on Bowness' work with the Stars after he replaced Jim Montgomery midseason in 2019-20, going to the Stanley Cup Final before losing in six games to the Lightning, the depth of positive commentary from around the League was remarkable.

One that still sticks out was from Jets assistant GM Craig Heisinger, once Bowness' "teammate" but in 2020, a rival.

Heisinger said Bowness thrived over his career because of a consistent ability to make people around him better.

"And people skills," Heisinger said. "Hard work and people skills, those get you everywhere in the real world. That, and he was never, ever offended by being an assistant coach."

True to form, Bowness, the hockey lifer, said Monday he'll be retiring, not disconnecting.

"I'll be watching. I have a phone. I'm retired, not dead," he said Monday.

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