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Found September 03, 2012 on Kukla's Korner: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gary Bettman,  Mike Smith,  Dave Tippett,  Don Maloney,  Shane Doan
TEAMS: Nashville Predators,  Phoenix Coyotes
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from Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic, The real promise of this becoming the norm for the Coyotes came hours before they eliminated the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of Round 2. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, flanked by suitor Greg Jamison, announced a preliminary deal to sell the team to Jamison had been reached, and Bettman hoped the sale would close in weeks rather than months. 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, u...
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