> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Western Conference Final Decided as East Plays On - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-news-ftb-may-8/ - Published: 2012-05-08T13:37:14.000Z - Updated: 2012-05-08T13:37:14.000Z - Author: Steve filler - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 The [Phoenix Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/phoenix-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) shutout the [Nashville Predators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/nashville-predators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 2-0 last night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against the LA [Kings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/los-angeles-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). While they were winning, Gary Bettman announced that former [San Jose Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) CEO Greg Jamison has been approved as a prospective owner for the club. The NHL and the city of Glendale will still have to work out a "management fee", but at it looks like the Goldwater Institute will need to find a new sticking point if they're going to try and block the sale. Travis Hair has a good writeup of the issue [here](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2012/5/7/3004685/is-today-the-day-that-coyotes-fans-have-been-waiting-for?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Meanwhile in New York, the Caps lose a heart breaker 3-2 in overtime as [Joel Ward](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54424/joel-ward?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) took a double minor for high sticking with 22 seconds left to play. I'm extremely confused, as I thought NHL referees were under strict guidelines to be "blocked out of the play" when something like that happens. Rangers take a 3-2 series lead, as the Caps play Wednesday to stave off elimination. The Flyers take on the Devils tonight at 7:30\. Your links after the jump. **Leafs** [Brian Burke’s Plan Still Intact](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2012/05/07/brian-burkes-plan-still-intact/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And rolling forwards. [What Phil Kessel and the Leafs need up front](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/5/7/what-phil-kessel-and-the-leafs-need-up-front?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Brian Burke's plan isn't driving play. [20 thoughts](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2012/05/20-leaf-notes-and-nhl-playoff.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 30 Thoughts isn't up yet, but enjoy these thoughts from VLM. **League** [Greg Jamison gets NHL endorsement for Phoenix Coyotes ownership](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/greg-jamison-gets-nhl-endorsement-phoenix-coyotes-ownership-015832954.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NHL has found a willing owner. Now, to face the city of Glendale. Via Puck Daddy. [Marc Staal's long road back to being a playoff hero](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/marc-staals-long-road-back-to-being-a-playoff-hero/article2426040/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Globe%20on%20Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2426040) Mirtle looks at how the [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) defenceman goes from LTIR to OTGW. [Giroux Suspended for Game 5](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/47211-Flyers-leading-scorer-Claude-Giroux-suspended-for-Game-5-after-Zubrus-hit.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A one game suspension for his hit to the head of Zubrus. [Washington Capitals veteran Mike Knuble wants to do it this time for himself](http://espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs/2012/story/%5F/id/7897462/washington-capitals-veteran-mike-knuble-wants-do-time-himself?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Burnside with an interesting piece on [Mike Knuble](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55010/mike-knuble?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), who Brett Lebdad his way to two Stanley Cup rings. [Mike Gillis Staying In Vancouver](http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/hockey/comments/mike%5Fgilles%5Fstaying%5Fin%5Fvancouver/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Gillis gets an extension over in Vancouver. Vigneault will probably be next. [Rangers - Avs to play Oct 6 game in Kansas City](http://www.sprintcenter.com/news/detail/new-york-rangers-and-colorado-avalanche-face-off-on-oct-6?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As the NHL keeps poking the empty arena to see if it's alive.