From TSN: “This was a difficult decision that I’ve thought long and hard about,” Gretzky said in a statement. “We all hoped there would be a resolution earlier this month to the Coyotes ownership situation, but the decision is taking longer than expected. Since both remaining bidders have made it clear that I don’t fit into their [...]
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September 24, 2009
PHOENIX (AP) -- Wayne Gretzky has resigned as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. Gretzky's departure had been rumored as the bankruptcy court battle between Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie and the NHL over the sale of the financially troubled team dragged...
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September 23, 2009
Where to start with the Coyotes? Lost amid all the summer hubbub is the fact that a young team with a great core calls the desert home. Despite a 36-39-7 record last season (79 points) and a 13th place in the West finish, the Coyotes have some pieces in place that should allow them to [...]
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September 23, 2009
Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie has pledged to keep the Phoenix Coyotes
in Arizona this season if he wins an auction for the financially troubled club.
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September 24, 2009
by Christopher BottaFiled under: Coyotes, Oilers, NHL Coaching, Olympic HockeyHead coach Wayne Gretzky never had the players. Hockey executive Wayne Gretzky never had the most brilliant partners. Still, The Great One's tenure with the Phoenix Coyotes turned into The Great Disaster.In fact, the Phoenix experience went so Southwest on Gretzky, it has essentially ended the hockey operations...
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September 24, 2009
The future of the Phoenix Coyotes is up in the air, and now, so is their coaching position.
Wayne Gretzky announced today that he would be stepping down from his position as coach and director of hockey operations.
Now what?
For the past few months, the Coyotes have become the embarrassment of the National Hockey League. And it isn't because the the organization has been conducting...
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September 24, 2009
Wayne Gretzky has resigned as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
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September 24, 2009
The Phoenix Coyotes would like to sincerely thank Wayne Gretzky for his dedicated service to the Coyotes organization since joining the club in 2000. During that time, he gave the team a true identity and credibility. His passion for the sport of...
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September 24, 2009
The Phoenix Coyotes reduced their training camp roster to 24 by sending five players to their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Thursday.
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September 24, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
NEW YORK – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released this statement following the resignation of Wayne Gretzky as the Phoenix Coyotes’ Head Coach and Director of Hock...
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September 24, 2009
He holds or shares 61 NHL records; he’s won four Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold medal (as GM in 2002); he’s a 10-time Art Ross Trophy winner, a nine-time Hart Trophy winner, and an 18-time NHL All Star.
He is the greatest player to ever lace up the skates or strap on a helmet, period.
But after four years behind the Coyotes bench as head coach, finishing with an overall record...
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September 23, 2009
Given the recent controversies surrounding the futures of the Phoenix Coyotes (Jim Balsillie and the NHL dueling over a bid to buy the team) and the New York Islanders (owner Charles Wang fighting for a new arena on Long Island, or else), we wondered what was the best plan for the NHL moving forward.
Should Phoenix and New York stay in their respective cities? Should...
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September 24, 2009
Don Cherry was disappointed by Wayne Gretzky's decision to step down as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes.
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