"Either Matthew Hulsizer is the greatest negotiator on the face of the earth or Glendale officials are extremely desperate to keep the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) at Jobing.com Arena, as the latest lease proposal pays Hulsizer $197 million over the next five years after he buys the Coyotes for $170 million."

I wrote this with a slant for Fear the Fin, however, the information on Goalie padding changes this year is still relevant to those that follow other teams.

Available after the jump both online, and in PDF format. A summary of rule changes is also posted at NHL.com HERE.

Going in-depth about why people call hockey a "white people sport" and how it can change in the future.

In case you might've missed this, our fearless leader here on From the Rink is featured on Puck Daddy's recurring series Five Reasons People Love Hockey today. Congrats, Mike!

Ranked the current uniforms of the 12 international teams at the Olympics. I'd like to know what you all think!

I'd like to take this moment to thank Mike Richards and Chris Pronger for almost taking the Flyers to the Stanley Cup, and in doing so, allowing me to win the From The Rink Playoff Pool. And a big shoutout to Keith Yandle for ending with more points than Mike Green...next year, Yands!

For those so inclined, cash donations can be made to Ice Edge Holdings to support their bid to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes and assure that I don't lose my local hockey team.

Due to Memorial Day and the Stanley Cup Final tonight, there will be no Rink Side Radio this evening. Enjoy your holiday and enjoy the game.

It's official. The Tampa Bay Lightning have named Hockey Hall of Famer, Steve Yzerman, as the sixth general manager in the history of the franchise. Please check out Raw Charge for more.