The New York Rangers requested Monday that National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman to arbitrate what they termed Keenan's "attempt to terminate his employment."
Keenan, 44, did not appear the least bit concerned about possible ramifications to the five-year deal he signed Sunday night with St. Louis to become the Blues' coach and general manager.
On Monday he toured the Blues' new home, the Kiel Center, which he called "spectacular." He later met with the media, flashing wit and rhapsodizing about the Stanley Cup he won just last month for New York.
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