Morning Links: Marleau Stripped of Captaincy

Patrick Marleau is no longer the captain of the San Jose Sharks which will spark the trade rumors like never before.  Marleau has been the subject of trade rumors for years and this will only make the rumors heat up. 

Marleau isn't the only news on tap.  It wouldn't be the morning links without some talk of the Phoenix Coyotes and Patrick Kane.

Marleau stripped of captaincy by the Sharks - Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
My jaw almost hit the floor when I read this. You would have to think that Marleau will want out after this and I can't blame him. If you have ever been demoted at work you can share in the embarrassment that Marleau must be feeling right now.

14 key issues heading into the Coyotes auction - From The Rink
When looking for information on the Coyotes hearing I always end up at Mirtles site. He has done an outstanding job following this story from the beginning.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home of the Buffalo Sabres - Kane speaks
Kane made his statement and it was exactly what I told you it would be.

Jury: What part of 'at your own risk' didn't you understand? - Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
This professor is everything that is wrong with the world today. There is a lawsuit for everything. It's a shame this had to happen in Buffalo as well. At least the court threw the case out and hopefully we won't have to hear about this again.

Peters assumes his time with Sabres is done : Don't Miss : The Buffalo News
Did we expect anything else? I know I didn't!