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Looks like Ben Bishop's career is over due to a degenerative condition in his right knee.

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Very, very interesting:

Jeff Marek

@JeffMarek

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Jan 22, 2022

As I just reported on the 32 Thoughts segment on Hockey Night in Canada.... The Arizona Coyotes have at least one offer that meets their criteria in a Jakob Chychrun deal - two former first round picks and a 1st round selection in an upcoming draft.

Jeff Marek

@JeffMarek

Plenty of teams are interested in Chychrun including the Rangers who have discussed Vitali Kravtsov but not sure that moves the needle for the Coyotes. I still think the Panthers are the team to watch so far.

9:15 PM · Jan 22, 2022

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Oilers making big coaching changes.

"Dave Tippett was fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
The 60-year-old was replaced by Jay Woodcroft, coach of the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate in Bakersfield.
Edmonton associate coach Jim Playfair was also fired"
Tippett was 95-62-14 in three seasons with the Oilers

They have a similar playoff record to ours.

"Edmonton has been eliminated in the first round of the postseason the past two seasons, including a four-game sweep by the Winnipeg Jets last season"