Coyotes making moves...for the future

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02/21/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - If things are going to get better in Phoenix, it's probably about time some new Coyotes start running with the pack.

The Phoenix Coyotes have been making moves over the last two weeks and one of them involved the jettison of forward Ladislav Nagy, who at the time of the trade was the team's leading scorer. Nagy was dealt to the Dallas Stars last Monday.

Nagy skated in 55 games with Phoenix this year and had eight goals and a then team-high 33 assists for a team-leading 41 points. In six seasons with Phoenix, Nagy had 92 goals and 157 assists in 321 games.

In return, Phoenix received left wing Mathias Tjarnqvist and a first-round pick in the 2007 draft. Tjarnqvist had just one goal and three assists in 18 games with the Stars this year, but already has a tally and a helper in four games with Phoenix.

The move made sense for the Coyotes, who are currently riding a six-game losing streak and have just three more points than Los Angeles, which is dead last in the Western Conference.

Nagy is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and thanks to the trade, Phoenix will now have two first-round picks in the upcoming NHL draft.

Just three days later, the Coyotes made a move to shorten the rebuilding process by signing captain Shane Doan to a five-year contract extension. The 31-year-old has 19 goals and 17 assists for a team-best 36 points for Phoenix.

The move will certainly help the Coyotes keep their fan base interested during their rebuilding process. The club drafted Doan in 1995 when it was still in Winnipeg, and the Alberta native is the only player on the roster that made the move to Phoenix when the club relocated in 1996.

"Shane is the face of our franchise and our best player. He is a great captain and leader and an even better person," said Coyotes' managing partner/head coach Wayne Gretzky in making the announcement of the extension. "He has a great work ethic, plays hard every night and is one of our most active players in the community. We are thrilled to have him in a Coyotes uniform for the next five years."

Phoenix later made a set of smaller moves when it re-signed goaltender Mikael Tellqvist and center Mike Zigomanis to two-year contracts.

However, these moves are most certainly just the first of more to come. It is possible Gretzky will not be back next year as head coach. In Gretzky's first year as head coach last season, the Coyotes finished last in the Pacific with 81 points. The club has just 53 points through 60 games this campaign.

Also, center Jeremy Roenick, who signed a one-year deal this past offseason to return to the club, could retire at season's end. Roenick, though, has just seven goals this season, leaving him nine shy of 500 for his career. If he doesn't reach that milestone this year, it could motivate him to come back for another year, but probably not with Phoenix.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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