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NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – July 24, 2016

Latest contract signings and more in this morning’s collection of NHL headlines.   THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC:  The Arizona Coyotes yesterday signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Luke Schenn to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million.    SPECTOR’S NOTE: This is an affordable move by the Coyotes to add more size, grit and experience to their defense corps. […]

Coyotes’ Schenn happy to play in pressure-free market

Luke Schenn is ready for a fresh start.

The 26-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, his fourth team since being drafted fifth overall in 2008.

Schenn is taking the opportunity to play in a more subdued environment, having only played for pressure-packed teams throughout his career: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Los Angeles Kings.

"I'm just looking forward to coming to a market where I can just worry about playing hockey and not outside added pressure," Schenn told Dave Vest of Coyotes.NHL.com. "I'm looking forward to hopefully growing with the team. I know they have a lot of upside and I still feel like I've hopefully got some upside, too, and (I'm) still at a good age where I can continue to grow and evolve."

Coyotes general manager John Chayka likes what Schenn brings to the table for his team.

"I think there have been a lot of segments in Luke's career where he has been very impactful," Chayka said. " ... He's a physical player that separates the man from the puck and makes plays in the areas of the ice that we want to make plays. (And) he's been an effective penalty killer throughout his career, and that's another area that we needed to address."

In 72 games last season split between the Flyers and Kings, Schenn recorded 16 points.

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Lightning’s Bishop unveils World Cup mask

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop is gearing up for the World Cup of Hockey.

With just over a month until the tournament kicks off in Toronto, the 29-year-old unveiled the mask he'll don as a member of Team USA.

The mask appears to glow in the dark, which should make him stand out, a necessity as he challenges Jonathan Quick and Cory Schneider for the Team USA net.

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Coyotes sign Luke Schenn to 2-year contract

The Arizona Coyotes are taking a chance on Luke Schenn.

The club signed the 26-year-old to a two-year contract, the team announced on Saturday.

While the terms of the deal were not announced, the deal will pay Schenn an annual average of $1.25 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

"We are very pleased to sign Luke to a two-year contract," general manager John Chayka said in a release. "He's a good, young defenseman and we feel we can optimize his performance here. He will be a solid addition to our blue line."

Schenn split last season between the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings, putting up four goals and 16 points in 72 games. He added another two points in five playoff games.

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Report: Maple Leafs, Holland $1.2M apart in contract talks

Peter Holland is looking to get paid.

With two days until a scheduled arbitration hearing, the Toronto Maple Leafs forward is reportedly looking for a $1.325-million raise.

Holland is asking for a $2.1-million contract, while the Maple Leafs are countering with $900,000, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

While Holland hit a career high in points last season with 27, including nine goals, in 65 games, he managed just two points more than his 2014-15 total.

Holland cleared waivers Saturday, according to James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail, after the Maple Leafs, put his contract up for grabs Friday.

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Report: Flyers, Schenn 1-year, $1.25M apart ahead of contract arbitration

The Philadelphia Flyers and Brayden Schenn don't appear to be seeing eye to eye.

Just two days before a scheduled arbitration hearing, the parties are roughly 1-year and $1.25 million apart in negotiations.

The Flyers are offering a two-year contract worth $4.25 million in Year 1 and just under $4.37 million in Year 2, while Schenn is asking for a one-year, $5.5-million deal, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Schenn is coming off a career year that saw him hit 26 goals and 59 points in 80 games, good enough for third in team scoring. The 24-year-old just completed a two-year contract that paid him an annual average of $2.5 million.

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Report: Flyers, Schenn 1-year, $1.25M apart ahead of contract arbitration

The Philadelphia Flyers and Brayden Schenn don't appear to be seeing eye to eye.

Just two days before a scheduled arbitration hearing, the parties are roughly 1-year and $1.25 million apart in negotiations.

The Flyers are offering a two-year contract worth $4.25 million in Year 1 and just under $4.37 million in Year 2, while Schenn is asking for a one-year, $5.5-million deal, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Schenn is coming off a career year that saw him hit 26 goals and 59 points in 80 games, good enough for third in team scoring. The 24-year-old just completed a two-year contract that paid him an annual average of $2.5 million.

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Vegas team advisor: NHL not opposed to ‘Silver Knights’ name

With general manager George McPhee now in place, the Las Vegas NHL franchise is hard at work trying to nail down a name and color scheme.

While still nameless, the club has received a place-holder logo in the form of the NHL shield with the name "Las Vegas" underneath it, reports Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

In the meantime, the club continues to negotiate with the NHL on possible names.

"We’re exchanging names and ideas with the NHL and they’ve come back with names for us," Murray Craven - team owner Bill Foley's hockey advisor - said. "They’ve been great to us, as has Adidas, who have some great ideas for uniform designs.

"But ultimately, it’s going to be Bill’s call what the name will be."

While nothing has been decided, Craven noted the NHL wasn't opposed to the proposed name "Silver Knights," of which the club already owns the trademark.

"We met with the NHL recently (in Montana) and they haven’t gotten back to us yet," Craven said.

Of course, in their search for a name, Craven admits they've received suggestions from outside parties, with some being on the more ridiculous side of things.

"Someone wanted $50,000 for the name 'Desert Turtles,'" Craven said. "Somehow, I don’t see us calling ourselves the Las Vegas Desert Turtles."

As Foley and co. alluded to earlier in the month, the biggest hurdle in the process has been trademarks and the need to avoid gambling references.

"You want a simple, classic design," Craven said. "Toronto has that with the maple leaf. Detroit has that. Boston with the 'B'. The Blackhawks. It’s very important you get the right look because it’s how people identify with your team."

While the hunt continues, Craven said the team is hopeful to have the name, logo, and color scheme decided sometime in September.

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Vegas team advisor: NHL not opposed to ‘Silver Knights’ name

With general manager George McPhee now in place, the Las Vegas NHL franchise is hard at work trying to nail down a name and color scheme.

While still nameless, the club has received a place-holder logo in the form of the NHL shield with the name "Las Vegas" underneath it, reports Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

In the meantime, the club continues to negotiate with the NHL on possible names.

"We’re exchanging names and ideas with the NHL and they’ve come back with names for us," Murray Craven - team owner Bill Foley's hockey advisor - said. "They’ve been great to us, as has Adidas, who have some great ideas for uniform designs.

"But ultimately, it’s going to be Bill’s call what the name will be."

While nothing has been decided, Craven noted the NHL wasn't opposed to the proposed name "Silver Knights," of which the club already owns the trademark.

"We met with the NHL recently (in Montana) and they haven’t gotten back to us yet," Craven said.

Of course, in their search for a name, Craven admits they've received suggestions from outside parties, with some being on the more ridiculous side of things.

"Someone wanted $50,000 for the name 'Desert Turtles,'" Craven said. "Somehow, I don’t see us calling ourselves the Las Vegas Desert Turtles."

As Foley and co. alluded to earlier in the month, the biggest hurdle in the process has been trademarks and the need to avoid gambling references.

"You want a simple, classic design," Craven said. "Toronto has that with the maple leaf. Detroit has that. Boston with the 'B'. The Blackhawks. It’s very important you get the right look because it’s how people identify with your team."

While the hunt continues, Craven said the team is hopeful to have the name, logo, and color scheme decided sometime in September.

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