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08:32 AM ET 09.04 | In spite of the fits and starts of ownership, Phoenix has proved a survivor, something many expected to last when NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a preliminary deal to sell the team. And with that news, the shackles seemed to loosen. Big-name free-agent signings could become a reality. Goalie Mike Smith could land a lucrative extension. Stability could join the lure of playing for coach Dave Tippett as brochure material. General Manager Don Maloney's desire to chase skill and talent in the off-season seemed to reinforce a new approach. But nearly four months after Bettman hinted at change, everything is the same. The Coyotes didn't make any blockbuster acquisitions or re-up Smith. Their budget didn't swell, and their star power remains unaffected.
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If they start locking up guys like Smith to "lucrative" deals, they're going to be bankrupt again in a year.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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The more things change, the more things stay the same...
Golden Bay
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Smith is more than likely a 'one year wonder.'
THE BISHOP!
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Exactly.
dannylimes
Toronto, ON
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Indeed.
Canuck eh?
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I agree. See nothing special in this guy....didn't when he was in Tampa either
Spiny Norman
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They do have 2 young talented defensemen to build around in Yandle and Ekman-Larsson.
THE BISHOP!
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They won't if the Wings get a handle on their Yandle like it's been rumored
Garbage Man
Harrisburg , PA
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I thought Smith was the saviour Bryz wasn't.
Nobody expects…
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Fixed.
Canuck eh?
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No goalie looks good in Boucher's system
Swamp Dragon
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good now we have to hear all the doan crap all over.
man o war
Harrison City , PA
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doan give them any ideas
Spiny Norman
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It would be a crying shane
Garbage Man
Harrisburg , PA
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preliminary
this is like dropping a load while dry humping with clothes on. WTF?
Let's chat when you have a viable owner with bottomless pockets in Phoenix---otherwise who cares another mark on Buttman's wonderful tenure.
NY Rangers
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I've been incommunicado for a week or 2.
Is Doan still in Phoenix?
Hank Kingsley
Port Alberni, BC
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Meep....Meep??
shiprock
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Well, we ate all your B'day cake.
shiprock
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Doan listen :)
shiprock
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"Big-name free-agent signings could become a reality. Goalie Mike Smith could land a lucrative extension. Stability could join the lure of playing for coach Dave Tippett."
Yep. And I hear McDonald's is about to open their first burger joint on Mars.
roamer
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