2:21 PM: Fan 590 Audio: Kypreos and MacLean saying Coyotes are going to Winnipeg.
2:20 PM: Chris Johnston via twitter: NHL statement on Winnipeg report: “No decisions have been made … and there has not been a timetable set for making that decision. ”
2:02 PM: Nick Kypreos via twitter: “For the record I was told the Pho deal to keep team is “all but dead” and an announcement “could” come as soon as their play-off run is over.”
1:59 PM: Nick Cotsonika via twitter: “NHL dep commish Bill Daly said it was “totally untrue” that league has decided to move Coyotes to WPG after playoffs, as one report said.”
1:46 PM: Fan 590: In the ‘Featured Story’ section – “Sportsnet Radio FAN 590’s Doug MacLean and Nick Kypreos were informed by multiple sources that the Phoenix Coyotes will relocate back to Winnipeg once the team is eliminated from this year’s playoffs.” (If I can get the audio, I’ll add that was well)
Mark Stepneski of ESPN Dallas: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk would like to re-sign Brad Richards at the right price, but the ownership situation is making Richards hesitant.
“There’s been a little chatter, but it’s always come back to if I am going to sign and there’s no ownership, I am still kind of hesitant,” said Richards, who made $7.8 million this past season. “And there may not be ownership by the time I have to make a decision.
“Right now, there’s no rush. There’s nothing that’s pressing me. I am going to try to see what happens. If there is no change, it doesn’t mean I am leaving. I’ll have to make a different type of decision at that time. Right now it doesn’t look like it’s going to be in place but, like I said, there’s no deadline right now, so I can sit back. I am sure I will talk with Joe here in the next day or two and get a better idea. Then we’ll wait and see.”