The NHL rewarded Don Maloney on Friday, signing the Phoenix Coyotes general manager to a long-term contract that will keep him with the franchise no matter where it ends up playing. “We are very pleased that Don has agreed to sign a long-term contract extension with the Coyotes,” NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement. [...]

Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed forward Rob Klinkhammer to a two-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are very pleased to sign Rob to a multi-year contract,” said Maloney. “Rob is an excellent skater and hard-working forward who has earned a spot [...]

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post strongly suggests it’s going to be a while before the Colorado Avalanche hires a new bench boss. Likely, as discussed before, because the club wants to have a shot at hiring the current head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, Dave Tippett. “The Avs would like to see if Dave Tippett will be available. The Phoenix coach’s [...]

California investment banker Darin Pastor has joined a long list of would-be Phoenix Coyotes suitors whose interest in owning the team could not translate to an actual money-on-the-table purchase. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN.com on Monday that Pastor’s bid to buy the team was dismissed because it didn’t meet the league’s requirements. “We have rejected [...]

Look for Joe Sakic to fill a more significant front-office role with the Colorado Avalanche in the not-too-distant future. As relayed by the Denver Post, an NHL source says such a promotion is in the works. No word yet on the exact position, but Adrian Dater suggests a prominent gig on the hockey operations side feels about right. If not Patrick [...]

Speaking at the league’s announcement of the 2014 Winter Classic on Sunday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league’s focus is to leave the Coyotes in the desert. “We’re not planning on moving Phoenix as we stand here today,” he said. The Phoenix Coyotes have been run by the NHL since 2009, when former owner Jerry [...]

Pierre LeBrun is reporting via Twitter that Raffi Torres has been traded from the Phoenix Coyotes to the San Jose Sharks for a 3rd round pick.

According to Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen, that’s the latest impression given by the Ottawa Senators assistant general manager. ”After talking with Tim Murray, I’m thinking Ben Bishop gets traded. Senators in (position) to keep driving up the price.” And Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun suggests the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes are all in the mix for Bishop. ESPN [...]

CBC’s Elliotte Friedman reports the Phoenix Coyotes are asking for a prized package in return for defenseman Keith Yandle. “Yandle price is steep. Two impact forwards, including someone who can be No.1 centre. Not getting traded unless offer PHO can’t refuse.” It’s believed Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris is more likely to be dealt today. Teams are also reportedly calling about the availability of Rostislav Klesla.

Quick Hits around the on this Trade Deadline Day: ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun reports the “asking price on Ben Bishop right now” is a second-round pick plus either a player or prospect. Bruce Garrioch reports that the  Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes,  Philadelphia Flyers and  Tampa Bay Lightning  are interested in Bishop. After landing forward Ryane Clowe in a deal with the San Jose Sharks yesterday, the New York Rangers aren’t yet [...]