Howlin' at the Stars

You'd think with the Great One as their coach, the Phoenix Coyotes would be one of the better teams in the NHL. But you'd be wrong. Gretzky was great as a player, but so far he's been a bust as a coach and executive. The Coyotes have missed the playoffs...

By Jesse Hyde

January 4, 2007

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You'd think with the Great One as their coach, the Phoenix Coyotes would be one of the better teams in the NHL. But you'd be wrong. Gretzky was great as a player, but so far he's been a bust as a coach and executive. The Coyotes have missed the playoffs four of the last five years, and based on the way they've been drafting, they're not about to get better. The team is in last place in their division. They play Dallas, currently second place in the division, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at American Airlines Center. For tickets visit dallasstars.com.
Tue., Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.

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