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Vince Marotta

New year, new rumors for Coyotes’ future

The Phoenix Coyotes’ ownership drama has dragged on for three seasons now, and with the calendar flipping to 2012, a resolution to the issue seems no closer to fruition. Last week, Mike Sunnucks of the Phoenix Business journal penned a piece that indicates the recent announcement of the NHL’s realignment plan keeps the door open […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

DDB: Torres’ Goals Are No Fluke

GLENDALE – Coyotes fans shouldn’t be too surprised that fourth-line forward Raffi Torres scored twice in Monday’s 4-3 loss at Los Angeles. Torres has proven throughout his NHL career that he can be a streaky goal scorer. Torres has scored at least 12 goals in all but one of his past eight NHL seasons. His […]
12 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Seen, heard and observed: Last second goal crushes Coyotes

The New York Rangers won a hockey game Saturday night under one of the most bizarre instances I’ve ever seen in hockey: a goal scored with .01 remaining on the clock. Aside from the heartbreaking goal, the Phoenix Coyotes played a solid game of hockey that could have gone either way. There was plenty of […]
12 years ago
Carter Nacke

Report: Kyle Turris traded to Ottawa Senators

The Kyle Turris saga has finally come to a close. The former contractual holdout player who has not tallied a single point since returning to the Phoenix Coyotes has been traded to the Ottawa Senators, according to reports. In return for Turris, the Coyotes will receive young Swedish defenseman David Rundblad and a second-round pick, […]
12 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Seen, heard and observed: Coyotes beaten by Wild

The Minnesota Wild are currently the best team in the NHL and they showed the Coyotes what a difference a good off-season can make. The Wild simply worked harder and played better than the home team on Saturday night and the Coyotes special team units weren’t up to the challenge. At least Coyotes forward Lauri […]
12 years ago
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Tyler Bassett

Off The Ice: Vrbata deserves to play with stars in Ottawa

Pack your bags, Radim Vrbata. I want you out of Phoenix come January. You deserve to go to Ottawa. You’ve been outstanding this season for the Phoenix Coyotes. You deserve better than the recognition you get here. You belong among the NHL elite and should play on a line with them. You should be named […]
12 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Top 25 AZ Sports Stories of 2011: #22 Bryzgalov shipped off to Philly

If you asked a group Phoenix Coyotes fans which player was the most responsible for the team snapping their 6-season postseason drought in 2010, most would answer ‘Ilya Bryzgalov’. If you asked the same group of Phoenix Coyotes fans which player was the most responsible for the team’s consecutive first round playoff exits against the […]
12 years ago
Adam Green

DDB: December Schedule will Test Team’s Mettle

The Coyotes are 0 for 2 in December so far with losses at Winnipeg and vs. Philadelphia already in the books. It’s not the start they were seeking to the most hectic month of their season, one in which they’ll be as busy, if not busier, than the elves in Santa’s Workshop. Phoenix will play […]
12 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Spotted, heard and observed: Coyotes vs. Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers were supposed to be a tired team after playing a game in Anaheim on Friday, but the Phoenix Coyotes looked the slower of the two when they met on Saturday. The Flyers jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first period and that proved too much for the Coyotes. Final score: […]
12 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Spotted, heard and observed: Coyotes vs. Jets

The Phoenix Coyotes lost a tough game to the Winnipeg Jets in a game that was chock-full of story lines and drama. The Coyotes looked lackluster and the wear-and-tear of a tough game Tuesday was very apparent. Final Score: Jets 1, Coyotes 0 Spotted: Kyle Turris back on the ice Former contract holdout Kyle Turris […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

DDB: Returning to Winnipeg

Shane Doan isn’t sure how fans will greet him when he and the Coyotes take the ice inside the MTS Centre on Thursday night for a game against the “new” Winnipeg Jets. Phoenix beat the Jets, 4-1, in Glendale earlier this season, but this game will be the franchise’s first in Winnipeg since the Manitoba […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Spotted, heard and observed: Coyotes vs. Stars

On a night where the crowd resembled a Where’s Waldo? book thanks to a winter hat giveaway, the Phoenix Coyotes finally managed to pull out a win over the Stars, who had beaten them in a shootout after scoring a goal in the final minute the last two times the teams met. Overall, the Coyotes […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

What I learned: Coyotes vs. Ducks

The Phoenix Coyotes came off a five-game road trip to open a short spat of home games against the Anaheim Ducks, who looked anything but mighty. The Coyotes walked all over the Ducks and, aside from a few scares, had the game in hand the entire time. Final score: Coyotes 4, Ducks 2. Here are […]
13 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Busy Coyotes open homestand vs. Ducks

After a tough five-game road trip, the Phoenix Coyotes return to the friendly confines of Jobing.com Arena for a three-game homestand that begins Wednesday with a visit from the Anaheim Ducks. The Coyotes, with wins in San Jose, Toronto and Buffalo, earned six points on the trip and return to the Valley tied for 8th […]
13 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Tkachuk and Roenick bound for Coyotes Ring of Honor

The Phoenix Coyotes Ring of Honor is getting two new members this season. The team announced on Wednesday that former captain Keith Tkachuk and center Jeremy Roenick will join the elite group in separate ceremonies this year. Tkachuk, who started his NHL career in Winnipeg, moved with the Coyotes to Phoenix in 1996, and registered […]
13 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Maloney Says Turris Makes Coyotes Better Team

GLENDALE — The Coyotes and center Kyle Turris reunited on Tuesday, about one-fourth of the way through the 2011-12 season. “We’re thrilled to have him,” General Manager Don Maloney told phoenixcoyotes.com after re-signing Turris to a multi-year contract. “He’s a good young player and he makes us better. We’re glad to get this behind us […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

Kyle Turris ends holdout, re-signs with Coyotes

The holdout is finally over. Kyle Turris, who was hoping for a trade from the Coyotes, Tuesday agreed to a two-year contract with the club. “We are pleased to agree to terms with Kyle on a multi-year contract,” said Maloney. “Kyle is a top, young player who will make us a better team. We look […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

DDB: Coyotes embrace challenging trip

GLENDALE — The Coyotes departed on a four-game trip on Monday morning that will pit them against four of the Eastern Conference’s top six teams over a seven-day span. The team, which blanked the Sharks 3-0 in San Jose on Saturday night, practiced for 45 minutes before leaving Arizona for Toronto. After Tuesday’s game vs. […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

DDB: Notes from Friday’s practice and more

GLENDALE – After back-to-back games on Wednesday and Thursday nights, the Coyotes held an optional skate on Friday at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. About one-third of the players skated. Among those on the ice was newcomer Cal O’Reilly, who is expected to make his debut with the Coyotes on Saturday night vs. Edmonton. Phoenix […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Off the Ice: Fiddler’s absence reveals real roster deciders

When forward Vernon Fiddler chose to leave the Phoenix Coyotes during free agency over the summer, he left because he was going to get paid more and felt that he had done his share on the ice, right? Well, sort of. According to The Arizona Republic, the reason Fiddler left is quite the gray area. […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Coyotes re-acquire forward Brett MacLean on waivers

The Phoenix Coyotes have re-acquired forward Brett MacLean on waivers from the Winnipeg Jets. MacLean was placed on waivers by the Coyotes on Oct. 5 and claimed by the Jets. He played in five games for the Jets, notching two assists and two penalty minutes. Last season with the Coyotes, MacLean recorded two goals and […]
13 years ago
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Vince Marotta

‘Yotes pick up O’Reilly from Nashville

The Phoenix Coyotes swung a trade on Friday, acquiring center Cal O’Reilly from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. O’Reilly, a 25-year-old Toronto native, was originally a 5th-round pick of the Predators in 2005 (150th overall selection). He made his NHL debut in the 2008-09 season, […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Off the Ice: Kyle Turris’ impact on the domino effect

Dominoes are fun. I remember, as a kid, pushing them all over to watch them fall in a neat little line, the momentary chaos making all the hard work of placing each one just right completely worth the trouble. Into my adult years, I still enjoy a sweet YouTube clip of a domino setup, but […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

DDB: Doan Would Trade Milestones for Wins

GLENDALE – When it comes to talking about milestones, Coyotes captain Shane prefers to talk about other people’s rather than his. I learned this a long time ago, but it was underlined for me after practice today when I tried to speak to Doan about how he scored his 300th NHL goal on Tuesday night […]
13 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Coyotes Shane Doan scores 300th career goal

GLENDALE – Phoenix Coyotes captain Shane Doan reached a significant achievement on Tuesday, scoring his 300th career goal. Doan was able to beat Dallas goalie Kari Lehtonen at the 8:13 mark of the third period for the milestone goal and it gave the Coyotes a 2-1 lead in the game. Unfortunately for Doan and Phoenix, […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Off the Ice: Miele confirms his own potential

It’s official. Hobey Baker award winner and Coyotes top prospect Andy Miele is going to be a part of the roster for a while. With Kyle Turris still a contractual hold-out, the Coyotes had a choice between Petteri Nokelainen and Miele. Nokelainen was dealt to the Canadiens, so it’s obvious the team is banking on […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

DDB: Miele to make NHL debut Sunday

GLENDALE – I had a chance to speak with Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney during Friday’s practice and I asked him to explain why the team recalled center Andy Miele from the American Hockey League. “Andy had a strong training camp and he’s been our best player in the AHL and we think he can […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Off the Ice: Kyle Turris for Zach Parise trade topics tackled

On Wednesday, I tweeted a rumor about the New Jersey Devils being interested in Phoenix Coyotes holdout center Kyle Turris and the possibility that the Coyotes may be able to pry Zach Parise away from the Devils. Boy, did that get some responses. @ghosthoffa, along with @HR1616, see Parise’s value and know that the Devils […]
13 years ago
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Adam Green

DDB: Maloney analyzes first five games

GLENDALE – So, what do we know about the 2011-12 Coyotes after five games? Certainly there have been some highs and some lows already in the young season. I asked General Manager Don Maloney what he thought on Wednesday after the team’s practice inside Jobing.com Arena. “We’ve seen some extremes, that’s for sure,” Maloney said. […]
13 years ago
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Carter Nacke

Off the Ice: Defense-first just isn’t working

When you look at the numbers, the Phoenix Coyotes and their defense-first emphasis seems to be working really well. They have allowed just as many goals as they have scored (16) and have slightly less shots than their opponents (151 to 156) in the first five games. But their record doesn’t back the numbers, as […]
13 years ago