TSN’s Hockey Insiders have the latest on the league and the Coyotes-Salt Lake City speculation, its effect on the Arizona players, the Flyers and head coach John Tortorella,On one hand, the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake seems to be fait accompli but at the same time, it seems really complicated. What's going on behind closed doors and what are you expecting as far as a timeline, Pierre?: Nothing simple when it comes to this story and what's playing out here in the desert, Gino.
Remember that the Thrashers' announcement of moving to Winnipeg was in late May, someone involved in the deal told me today it won't be that long if this gets done. They hope to have it done before then, but it might still take a little while here.: And that will come as a welcome relief for players that are in the Coyotes organization, for staff members.
You got players who have kids in school, players who own houses in Phoenix, and there's not really that much that can be said. In fact,, who was with the Coyotes until the trade deadline, told me it's been a bit like mental warfare for the players there this year. And the NHLPA is doing what it can to keep the players in the loop.
John Tortorella hasn't done himself any favours by publicly ripping his team. Now after a brutal, winless streak the playoffs are a long shot. What's his future look like with the team, Pierre?: Flyers management absolutely wants Tortorella back behind the bench and I get it. It's been a late-season collapse and a lot of drama.
Four Nations Cup is now under a year away. Where are we in terms of naming the general manager for Team Canada, Pierre?: Word is that Hockey Canada will be ready to name the GM for the Four Nations team either Friday or Monday. They're still working out those logistics. Remember that Doug Armstrong is the Olympic team GM, but there will be a different GM for the Four Nations team. The candidates for that job I'm told are Kelly McCrimmon, Don Sweeney, Julian BriseBois, or Jim Neal.