The sale of the Coyotes from the NHL to a group led by Chicago businessman Mathew Hulsizer is not yet complete, but it's inching closer. A source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com Friday that he believed the aim was to close before Christmas.

Gaye Stewart, a member of the Maple Leafs? 1942 and 1947 Stanley Cup winning teams, has passed away at the age of 87. ?Our organization is saddened by the passing of Gaye Stewart. On behalf of everyone with the Maple Leafs, I extend our condolences and prayers to Gaye?s family and friends,? said Toronto Maple Leafs President and GM Brian Burke.

Flames center Brett Sutter was briefly jailed on suspicion of assault after getting into a fight outside a Scottsdale bar. Police say Sutter, 23, was taken into custody early Thursday after he allegedly punched an unidentified man as the two were leaving the American Junkie bar at closing time. He's the son of Flames general manager Darryl Sutter and nephew of Calgary coach Brent Sutter.