NHL RTP (Phases 3 & 4)
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It appears the relationship between John Chayka and the Arizona Coyotes fell apart over another job opportunity for the team’s current general manager.
According to multiple sources, at some point during the pandemic, the Coyotes were approached about Chayka’s availability and granted permission for him to explore the situation.
“It was not a lateral move,” one source said. “He was not going to be the GM of another NHL team.”
From what I understand, when it became apparent Chayka could leave, the Coyotes dug in and resisted. He reportedly has three years remaining on his contract, and, at least until this occurred, owner Alex Meruelo was a huge supporter of his GM. The two sides discussed the possibility of a “transition period” where the GM would stay through the remainder of Arizona’s season, but talks fell apart.
The Coyotes repeatedly have declined to comment. Craig Morgan, who runs the azcoyotesinsider.com website, tweeted Saturday that he asked a team spokesman if Chayka was still GM. Once again, the organization declined the discuss the situation.
Chayka is laying low, uninvolved in team business, not returning messages sent by anyone from agents to annoying reporters. He hasn’t attended practices, and sources indicate his office has been cleaned out. President and CEO Xavier Gutierrez, assistant GM Steve Sullivan and Alex Meruelo Jr., the owner’s son — listed as Strategic Advisor, Business and Hockey Operations — are handling much of the team’s business.
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Key questions to be answered in NHL hub cities before Cup Qualifiers (NHL.com)
1) When will Pastrnak be available?
2) Will Crawford get up to speed?
3) How will the goalie battles (Avalanche + Blue Jackets + Flames + Golden Knights + Hurricanes + Oilers + Penguins + Predators + Rangers + Wild) shake out?
4) Will Hamilton be ready for his shot?
5) Can Bobrovsky regain his game?
6) What's Stamkos' status?
7) Will Toronto load up one line?
8) Will any top prospects (Broberg, Foudy, Robertson) become NHL players?
9) Is Lindblom an option for the Flyers?
10) Will the Blue Jackets be ready?
1) When will Pastrnak be available?
2) Will Crawford get up to speed?
3) How will the goalie battles (Avalanche + Blue Jackets + Flames + Golden Knights + Hurricanes + Oilers + Penguins + Predators + Rangers + Wild) shake out?
4) Will Hamilton be ready for his shot?
5) Can Bobrovsky regain his game?
6) What's Stamkos' status?
7) Will Toronto load up one line?
8) Will any top prospects (Broberg, Foudy, Robertson) become NHL players?
9) Is Lindblom an option for the Flyers?
10) Will the Blue Jackets be ready?
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Nice touch by the NHL. I imagine the teams/league reached out to the wives/girlfriends to send them these pictures for them.
Classy move by the NHL. Just reaching out to the wives will help alleviate the stress in the family dynamic.
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Aston-Reese said that number doesn't mean much since he doesn't even know who's on Montreal's top line.
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