Could it be? Has the saga finally come to a close? A deal has been reportedly agreed upon for the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to an ownership group. Fox Sports Arizona’s Craig Morgan confirmed reports Friday on his Twitter page that NHL officials Gary Bettman and Bill Daly, along with George Gosbee and Anthony […]
One down, two to go. When the Phoenix Coyotes announced that they had re-signed General Manager Don Maloney to a “long-term contract” on Friday, I let out a mixed sigh of relief and frustration. Maloney is one of the biggest reasons for the Coyotes’ success over the past few seasons. He was signed to the […]
The Phoenix Coyotes and general manager Don Maloney agreed to terms on a long-term contract extension on Friday afternoon. The details of the contract were not disclosed by the team. The Coyotes have enjoyed great success under Maloney’s guidance. In six seasons with the club, the ‘Yotes have amassed a record of 230-172-56, and have […]
As the Phoenix Coyotes head into yet another offseason with ownership uncertainty, they do so with a couple other key issues looming. One of them is the contract status of general manager Don Maloney, because his was set to expire at the end of June. But according to a report by FoxSportsArizona.com’s Craig Morgan, a […]
According to reports, the NHL has rejected a bid submitted by California businessman Darin Pastor to buy the Phoenix Coyotes. In a FoxSportsArizona.com article, Craig Morgan writes that NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the bid was not up to standards set by the league. “The terms of his proposal were inconsistent with what we […]
It’s probably still too soon to get your hopes up, but the Phoenix Coyotes may once again be inching closer toward a resolution with their ownership situation. According to FoxSportsArizona.com’s Craig Morgan, the group headed by Darin Pastor has delivered its bid to purchase the team to the NHL. Morgan writes that the bid is […]
The Phoenix Business Journal reported Wednesday afternoon that Darin Pastor, a California investment executive, will be in Glendale Thursday to hopefully finalize a bid to buy the Phoenix Coyotes and keep them located in the Valley. The Coyotes have been owned by the National Hockey League since 2009, when previous owner Jerry Moyes entered the […]
The Phoenix Coyotes were shut out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2012-13 for the first time in four seasons. But several former players are enjoying postseason runs with their new respective teams. Michal Rozsival, D, Blackhawks: First Round: two shots on goal and two penalty minutes in three games vs. Minnesota Wild Michael Handzus, […]
A year ago it was the captain. This summer it’s the goaltender. It’s the head coach. It’s even the general manager. And yes, there is still that matter of ownership, which remains unsettled going on four years. “I didn’t think there was any chance that it could go for four years, but it has,” said […]
For all intents and purposes Saturday’s game between the Anaheim Ducks and Phoenix Coyotes meant nothing. The Ducks were firmly in the No. 2 seed out West, and the Coyotes had already been eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the week. Still, the two teams treated fans inside the Honda Center to the same kind […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a hockey game. So, we will give you ‘Yotes Notes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Coyotes’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Avalanche on April 26. The Good: […]
For the first time since 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes will not be participating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This, coming after a season in which they reached the Western Conference Final, is nothing but disappointing. The Coyotes, who are 20-18-8 with 48 points, have two games left in their season, but the damage done by […]
With a lockout-shortened, 48-game schedule, every night during the 2013 NHL season is an important one, no more so than in the month of April. The Phoenix Coyotes are looking to make their fourth straight trip to the postseason, but it won’t be so easy this time around. Going into the last few weeks of […]
The Phoenix Coyotes were playing for pride against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. The Coyotes were able to stave off a late push from the Sharks to pull out a 2-1 victory at Jobing.com Arena. The Good: Goaltender Mike Smith was sharp between the pipes for the Coyotes. Smith made 33 saves on […]
The Phoenix Coyotes saw their already slim playoff hopes fade further in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Coyotes remain in 11th place in the Western Conference with 46 points, five points behind eighth place Columbus. With three games left, the ‘Yotes can only get 52 points. The Blue Jackets can […]
Following a one-point performance against the St. Louis Blues Thursday, the Phoenix Coyotes knew they could not afford to leave any points on the board the remainder of the 2012-13 season. Dave Tippett’s squad entered Saturday night’s contest against the Chicago Blackhawks firmly on the outside of the Western Conference playoff picture and to get […]
The tragic events in Boston this past week touched those near and far in the sports world, including one member of the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle grew up a few miles outside of Boston in Milton, Massachusetts, before going on to play at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham. As a native of the area, […]
The Phoenix Coyotes lost a nail-biter to the St. Louis Blues Thursday night, falling 2-1 in a shootout. While the loss wasn’t what he wanted, Coyotes coach Dave Tippett was impressed with goaltender Chad Johnson’s play in place of the injured Mike Smith. “He was very solid,” Tippett told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns & Gambo. […]
The Phoenix Coyotes lost to the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday night. The Coyotes did gain a point in the defeat, but there playoff hopes appear to be slim. The ‘Yotes are in 11th place in the Western Conference with 44 points. They trail Detroit and Dallas by three points and […]
The Phoenix Coyotes sit four points out of the playoffs after Monday night’s 4-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks. With 43 points to its name, Phoenix stands at 11th place in the Western Conference. They trail the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets who have 45 and 47 points, respectively. But Coyotes head coach […]
The Phoenix Coyotes were unable to gain any ground in the race for the postseason, as they were shut out 4-0 by the San Jose Sharks Monday night at Jobing.com Arena. With the loss Phoenix remains in 11th place in the Western Conference, four points back of the No. 8 seed. After a scoreless first, […]
The Phoenix Coyotes recalled two players from the Portland Pirates, their AHL affiliate team, Monday afternoon. Forward Nick Johnson was brought back after being sent down just a month ago. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound forward has totaled four goals and two assists in 17 games with the Coyotes this season. Goaltender Chad Johnson was also called […]
In a playoff chase, every game is vital. Especially, when two points can be had against an inferior opponent. Friday night, the Phoenix Coyotes had an opportunity to close their three-game Canadian road swing with a win in Calgary, but three inopportune goals kept Dave Tippett’s squad from leaving the Saddledome in a tie for […]
By most normal standards, Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith is having a pretty solid season, minus injuries of course. He’s won more games than he’s lost, he’s made saves on 91 percent of the shots he’s faced, he’s giving up an average of 2.59 goals per game and has produced five shutouts. Yet, if the […]
Mike Smith was strong between the pipes once again for the Coyotes, making 29 saves in goal to help Phoenix secure a 3-1 win over the Oilers on on April 10. With the victory, the Coyotes moved up two spots and into ninth place in the Western Conference standings with eight games left to play. […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a hockey game. So, we will give you ‘Yotes Notes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Coyotes’ 2-0 loss to the Canucks on April 8. The Good: Just […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a hockey game. So, we will give you ‘Yotes Notes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Coyotes’ 4-0 win over Avalanche on April 6. The Good: Mike Smith […]
Phoenix Coyotes backup goalies Jason LaBarbera and Chad Johnson have played well during starting goalie Mike Smith’s absence. Now, Smith is ready to re-claim his spot as the the starter. Since Smith was placed on the injured reserve list March 26 with an upper body injury, the Coyotes’ backup duo has helped its team to […]
Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett had a message for his team after a trio of trades saw talent head out with not much in the way of immediate help coming back. “We were just going to keep pushing,” Tippett told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo of what he told his players. “We met with […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a hockey game. So, we will give you ‘Yotes Notes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Coyotes’ 4-2 win over the Red Wings on April 4. The Good: […]
