NHL Northwest Division News

“I respect the Avalanche a lot and I finished my career there. If they give me a call, I will listen, but I doubt I will (leave the Remparts).”

Hockey Goaltending great says he enjoys coaching Remparts B14 Nathan White Telegraph-Journal Patrick Roy expects to remain behind the bench for the Quebec Remparts. via Times-Transcript

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“Obviously I'd like to have a good game”

If Eric Staal had stayed to play, he probably would have dedicated the game to his grandfather. via CANOE

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“The bottom line at this point is there are things coming up quickly here over the summer. Mike basically wanted me involved. After speaking with him at length I wanted to be involved.”

Driving his kids to school and spending time with the family was great, but NHL veteran Scott Mellanby was anxious to get back into the game where he'd spent 20 years of his life. via CANOE

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Barely one month into his official ownership of the Minnesota Wild, Craig Leipold has made a deal.

John Arlotta, a longtime business associate and friend of Leipold, has signed a letter of intent to buy the Minnesota Swarm. The Wild's parent company has owned the lacrosse team since 2004.

Arlotta is a health care executive in Denver and an ardent supporter of the University of Notre Dame's lacrosse teams. The takeover is pending National Lacrosse League approval.

The Swarm will continue to play at Xcel Energy Center, and will receive support and certain services from Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, the Wild's parent company. Read more

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“I haven't heard from them at all”

Now that the Maple Leafs know that Wayne Gretzky is not interested in the job as general manager, perhaps everyone can get on with their lives. via CANOE

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“I think right now there are a number of young coaches who have come up from the American League and have done a good job, and I consider myself one of those.”

If you can't beat 'em, raid 'em. Detroit assistant coach Todd McLellan came off the ice after the Red Wings' game-morning skate Monday at the American Airlines Center and was about to step into the visiting ... via Denver Post

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“I think they're pretty easy guys to fit in with”

He surely would not have chosen the circumstances that threw him into the Team Canada lineup, but Sam Gagner could not hide the smile. via National Post

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“Three years ago we made a point of saying these games weren't about that issue”

The Phoenix Coyotes still love Winnipeg, because they keep coming back year after year. via Slam Sports

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“At the end of the day, it was a good three years. It was a positive ending for us.”

The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles. via Chico Enterprise-Record

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“For me, it was disappointing the way it ended. . . . It just doesn't feel right”

The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles. via London Free Press

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