NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

News

• In Tempe, AZ on Tuesday night the residents voted against a $2.3 billion entertainment district that would also include a new arena for the Arizona Coyotes.
  • With the rejection of the public referenda, the Coyotes future in Arizona is in jeopardy.

Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman regarding the results of the arena vote in Tempe, Arizona. pic.twitter.com/MVL3AUWP7R

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 17, 2023

• The Montreal Force announced three more signings.
  • The Force would re-sign defenders Taylor Baker and Christine Deaudelin.
  • The Force would also sign forward Marika Labrecque.
  • All three players signed one year deals.

Nous sommes fier d’annoncer les retours de Taylor Baker & Christine Deaudelin et l’arrivée de Marika Labrecque avec #LaForceMTL pic.twitter.com/WzaWVKksso

— La Force de Montréal (@LaForceMontreal) May 17, 2023

• The Boston Pride have announced that they have re-signed defender Aneta Tejralova.
  • Tejralova signed a one year deal.

🚨 SIGNING NEWS 🚨
Czech defender Aneta Tejralová (@ATejralova) re-signs for her second season with the Pride! She recorded 9 points in last season, and recently won her second World Championships bronze medal with Czechia!#PridePHF | @PHF

Full story: https://t.co/11umGjQDa3 pic.twitter.com/PCj2IVw4lb

— Boston Pride (@TheBostonPride) May 17, 2023

Schedule

• Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Dallas Stars (C2)
  • Friday, May 19: 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Vegas, (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • Sunday, May 21: 3 p.m. Dallas at Vegas, (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • Tuesday, May 23: 8 p.m. Vegas at Dallas, (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • Thursday, May 25: 8 p.m. Vegas at Dallas, (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • *Saturday, May 27: 8 p.m. Dallas at Vegas, (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • *Monday, May 29: 8 p.m. Vegas at Dallas, (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
  • *Wednesday, May 31: 9 p.m. Dallas at Vegas, (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)

#UKnightTheRealm Episode 3: Quest for the West pic.twitter.com/mYsHhbA0wL

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 16, 2023

Today’s Games

• FLA v. CAR – 8p ET – Game 1

Noteworthy in Hockey

• NHL ‘terribly disappointed’ after Tempe voters reject arena for Coyotes (TSN)
• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Coyote Ugly (SportsNet)

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