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SPORT-SCAN DAILY BRIEF NHL 10/30/2020 Arizona Coyotes Edmonton Oilers 1195547 Arizona Coyotes cut ties with controversial draft pick 1195571 Oil Kings' Matthew Robertson invited to world junior Mitchell Miller selection camp 1195548 Coyotes renounce draft pick Mitchell Miller after report of 1195572 Wrestling with Goodbyes: Joey Moss's locker-room alter bullying, racism ego the stuff of legend 1195573 Former Oilers defenceman jumps into the hockey Boston Bruins equipment game 1195549 Bruce Cassidy, a U.S. citizen just in time, cherishes his 1195574 Lowetide: Jay Woodcroft oversees a spike in Oilers chance to vote prospect development Buffalo Sabres Florida Panthers 1195550 How the Sabres made the sales pitch that landed Taylor 1195575 Investigation clears former Panthers GM Dale Tallon of Hall accusation he used racial slur 1195551 Sabres' Sam Reinhart 'comfortable' playing on another 1195576 LeBrun: Mike Hoffman is no gamble if price is right short-term contract 1195552 Sabres, winger Victor Olofsson avoid arbitration with Los Angeles Kings two-year contract 1195577 Quinton Byfield and the world juniors: ‘There’s going to be 1195553 Column: Linus Ullmark is a project Sabres are ready to expectations’ take on 1195578 CATCHING UP WITH KINGS ALUM ADAM 1195554 Sabres' Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn to attend Canada's DEADMARSH camp for world juniors 1195555 How Victor Olofsson’s signing impacts the Sabres’ salary Montreal Canadiens cap and current roster 1195579 Canadiens' cupboard is stocked, player development guru Ramage says Calgary Flames 1195556 Flames prospect Connor Zary hoping for alternate ending Nashville Predators in return trip to Canada’s world junior selection camp 1195580 Predators prospect Luke Evangelista is on the rise. ‘He’s going to take off’ Carolina Hurricanes 1195557 Dundon’s option to sell Hurricanes isn’t news. But it is New Jersey Devils worth keeping an eye on. 1195581 Devils re-sign Colton White: How depth chart, cap space, reserve list looks Chicago Blackhawks 1195582 NJ Devils sign defenseman Colton White to one-year, 1195558 Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach joins Team two-way contract Canada on loan for the World Junior Championships 1195583 Devils projections: How much have they improved this 1195559 The Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-way goalie tryout mirrors a season, and where? past competition — but they don’t plan to anoint one as 1195560 Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach added to Canadian junior New York Rangers team 1195584 Canada invites three Rangers prospects to World Juniors 1195561 Blackhawks loan Kirby Dach to Canadian junior team camp, but no Lafreniere 1195562 Rozner: Colliton says Blackhawks are done trying to sneak into playoffs. They're looking to build something bi Ottawa Senators 1195585 GARRIOCH: Give Drake Batherson a big assist for Colorado Avalanche helping Sokolov adjust to North America 1195563 Former Avalanche Colin Wilson writes about his OCD, 1195586 GARRIOCH: Third time a charm for Egor Sokolov, who drug and alcohol abuse was thrilled to be drafted by Senators Dallas Stars Pittsburgh Penguins 1195564 Stars forward Tyler Seguin expected to have hip surgery 1195587 Penguins prospect Sam Poulin named to Canada’s next week, says GM Jim Nill National Junior Team selection camp 1195565 Stars hope to get new deal done with RFA Roope Hintz ‘in 1195588 Penguins mailbag: What are realistic expectations for the next week or two’ Tristan Jarry? 1195566 Stars officially name Rick Bowness head coach: ‘We’ve got a little bit of unfinished business’ San Jose Sharks 1195567 Rick Bowness officially Stars’ head coach, has his best 1195589 Who is Adam Francilia, and can he help fix the Sharks’ shot to win Stanley Cup goaltending problems? Detroit Red Wings 1195568 Why Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi has 'loved' Steve Yzerman's moves this offseason 1195569 Smooth-skating, gritty Red Wings’ pick Donovan Sebrango to vie for World Junior spot 1195570 William Wallinder has all the tools as he begins his journey to the Red Wings St Louis Blues 1195590 COVID chaos: Return to play is even more complicated for Blues prospects 1195591 GORDO: NHL may feature new look, same contenders amid pandemic Tampa Bay Lightning 1195592 Lightning officially re-sign Pat Maroon, Luke Schenn Toronto Maple Leafs 1195593 Leafs forward stars need to shine, but balance sought by Dubas could be a benefit 1195594 How many goals will each member of the Maple Leafs score? Let’s project them all Vancouver Canucks 1195598 Ben Kuzma: Canucks ponder expanded taxi squads, Canadian AHL division due to COVID-19 Vegas Golden Knights 1195595 Silver Knights’ Manny Viveiros adjusts to new surroundings 1195596 How the Silver Knights are preparing for uncertain inaugural AHL season Websites 1195599 Sportsnet.ca / A way-too-early look at Canada’s 2021 World Junior Championships roster 1195600 Sportsnet.ca / Senators depth chart: Galchenyuk's addition puts Ottawa's lineup in focus 1195601 Sportsnet.ca / Q&A: Willie O'Ree on NHL career, post- playing days, push for inclusion 1195602 Sportsnet.ca / Coyotes renounce rights to prospect Mitchell Miller 1195603 Redrawing the rest of the NHL around an all-Canadian division Winnipeg Jets 1195597 Niku glides back into Jets' fold SPORT-SCAN, INC. 941-284-4129 1195547 Arizona Coyotes Joni Meyer-Crothers said she was sick to her stomach when she found out Miller was cut, but he still has not personally apologized to her son or family. Arizona Coyotes cut ties with controversial draft pick Mitchell Miller "It's a very sad situation all the way around," she said. "And now we are getting threats from hockey families in Sylvania." Jose M. Romero Craig Harris A police report obtained by The Republic detailed incidents of bullying and harassment, and in an interview with The Republic, Meyer-Crothers relived the racist and physical abuse he suffered from Miller. Mitchell Miller, a freshman at North Dakota, awaits word that the Arizona Miller was ordered by a judge to issue an apology to the family, which he Coyotes selected him in the 2020 NHL Draft. did, but the family said it never received it. The Arizona Coyotes on Thursday renounced the rights to Mitchell Miller, "Prior to selecting Mitchell in the NHL Draft, we were aware that a their first draft pick of this month's NHL Draft, following an Arizona bullying incident took place in 2016. We do not condone this type of Republic examination into Miller's harassment of a developmentally behavior but embraced this as a teachable moment to work with Mitchell disabled African-American classmate four years ago. to make him accountable for his actions and provide him with an opportunity to be a leader on anti-bullying and anti-racism efforts," The selection of Miller, 18 and now playing hockey at the University of Gutierrez said in a statement from the Coyotes. North Dakota, was widely criticized after the Republic on Monday detailed Miller's bullying and racist taunting of Isaiah Meyer-Crothers He said the Coyotes had since further investigated the Miller situation. when the two were 14 years old in Sylvania, Ohio. "We have learned more about the entire matter, and more importantly, Meyer-Crothers on Thursday said he took no joy in seeing Miller cut. the impact it has had on Isaiah and the Meyer-Crothers family. What we learned does not align with the core values and vision for our "It's unfortunate. I'm sad it had to come down to it. I wish none of this had organization and leads to our decision to renounce our draft rights. On happened," Meyer-Crothers said in a phone interview. "There's nothing to behalf of the Arizona Coyotes ownership and our entire organization, I be happy about. He's a good player, and deserves to be in the NHL." would like to apologize to Isaiah and the Meyer-Crothers family. We are Efforts to reach Miller were unsuccessful. His father, John, said in a brief building a model franchise on and off the ice and will do the right thing for phone interview that the family had no comment at this time. Isaiah and the Meyer-Crothers family, our fans and our partners." Meyer-Crothers and his mother, Joni, shared their story after The The renouncing of Miller's rights means the team has cut all ties with the Republic contacted them. player. Miller was never signed to a contract nor given a bonus of any kind. Isaiah Meyer-Crothers said all he ever wanted was an apology from Miller. He noted that had Miller not bullied him and tricked him into licking The Coyotes, in their statement announcing the Miller decision, pledged candy that Miller and another teen had placed in a urinal, his former to work with organizations such as Best Buddies, One Step Beyond and classmate would still be a NHL draft pick. the American Special Hockey Association to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Coyotes on Monday had doubled-down on picking Miller and issued a statement that said it was the team's "responsibility to be a part of the They also said they will partner with local non-profit organizations fighting solution in a real way — not just saying and doing the right things to bullying and racism. ourselves but ensuring that others are too." Arizona Republic LOADED: 10.30.2020 However, the team faced an avalanche of criticism on social media as well as media outlets across the United States and Canada. The pick of Miller also came after the franchise, since late July, had their general manager quit on the eve of the post season, were tardy in paying players bonuses and per diem, lost their last two games by a combined score of 14-2 and are late with their rent money at Gila River Arena.