Craig Morgan

UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 3, 2017

‘Yotes Notes: Dads trip, Domi’s return and his fighting future

Arizona Coyotes' forward Max Domi is back following a long absence, and it doesn't sound he'll be getting in another fight anytime soon.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Feb 2, 2017

Christian Dvorak has been steadiest of Coyotes’ promising group of rookies

Christian Dvorak, the most consistent rookie on the Coyotes roster this season, may also be the least talked about rookie on the Arizona roster.

UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 2, 2017

Sun Devils get defensive with 2017 recruiting class

Football signing day is the college equivalent of baseball's spring training: full of hope, hyperbole and happy talk.

UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 1, 2017

Coyotes had eyes on Panarin before he became a Blackhawk

Before Artermi Panarin ever arrived in the United States, the Coyotes were aware of him, had scouted him and wanted him to come to Arizona.

UNCATEGORIZED | Feb 1, 2017

Tippett won’t rule out Domi’s return Thursday vs. Chicago

Coyotes left wing Max Domi practiced with the team on Wednesday and could return to the lineup as soon as Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 31, 2017

Fourth line’s efforts can’t keep Coyotes’ season-long winning streak alive

If the other three lines had brought as much to the table as the fourth line did, the Coyotes might be looking at a four-game winning streak.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 30, 2017

Post All-Star slate of games affords Coyotes opportunity to display real growth

The Arizona Coyotes are preparing to respond and learn from opponents making playoff pushes in the post-All-Star NHL schedule.

UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 27, 2017

How to make the NHL All-Star Game better

There's been a lot of ink, sweat and angst needlessly spent trying to make All-Star games meaningful. Let it go. They are not and they never will be.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 26, 2017

Coyotes head to All-Star break riding season-high 3-game winning streak

Mike Smith recorded a shutout and Alex Burmistrov scored his sixth point in six games as the Arizona Coyotes beat the Canucks for their third win in a row.

UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 25, 2017

Vrbata’s trade deadline value presents dilemma for Coyotes, other NHL teams

Radim Vrbata no longer worries about where he'll be next season. He still cares, but in 15 NHL seasons, Vrbata has played for six NHL clubs.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 24, 2017

‘Yotes Notes: Burmistrov providing a creative boost

Five games into his Arizona Coyotes tenure, center Alex Burmistrov has shown little downside.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 23, 2017

Youth carries Coyotes again in second straight win

The optics on the Coyotes' youth movement aren't favorable when you view the NHL standings, but four wins in the last five home games has Arizona hopeful.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 23, 2017

Wisdom, perspective put Keith Yandle in happy place in South Florida

When the Arizona Coyotes traded Keith Yandle to the New York Rangers at the 2015 trade deadline, he was still a sheltered pup.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 21, 2017

Fischer scores game-winning goal for Coyotes in NHL debut

When the season began, the Coyotes had a trio of options for power-forward prospect Christian Fischer.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 20, 2017

‘Yotes Notes: Hanzal, Stone most likely to be dealt at trade deadline

Martin Hanzal and Michael Stone are the players most often mentioned when the NHL's trade deadline talk turns to the Coyotes.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 19, 2017

How did Coyotes, Shane Doan arrive at this unhappy place?

Shane Doan's future with the Arizona Coyotes is up in the air, but how exactly did it get to this point? Craig Morgan examines.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 18, 2017

Coyotes are going to land a top-5 draft pick

When the Coyotes take the ice Wednesday, they will trail the host Winnipeg Jets by 12 points. Indeed, they'll be picking in the top-5 of the 2017 NHL Draft.

UNCATEGORIZED | Jan 16, 2017

Oilers’ McDavid is leading candidate for Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid enters Monday's game against the Arizona Coyotes at Rogers Place leading the NHL in points with 50.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 15, 2017

Coyotes midseason progress report: Plusses and Minuses

The Coyotes hit the midpoint of their season on Friday so it's a good time to pause and reflect on what we've seen.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 14, 2017

Burmistrov looking for fresh start, offensive opportunity with Coyotes

Burmistrov is looking forward to a change of scenery, as he and his former coach in Winnipeg didn't exactly see eye to eye on what his role should be.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 13, 2017

Perlini showing signs of goal-scoring prowess Coyotes hoped he’d have

This was the Coyotes' vision for Brendan Perlini: a goal-scoring machine on a goal-starved franchise. A guy who can make up for roster deficiencies.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 12, 2017

‘Yotes Notes: Alex Burmistrov expected to skate Friday, likely won’t play vs. Jets

Coyotes coach Dave Tippett said center Alex Burmistrov was expected to arrive in the U.S. sometime Thursday night after a 10-day wait for his work visa.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 11, 2017

The 5: Arizona Coyotes still have top prospects in pipeline

The Arizona Coyotes are young, but there is still more young talent on its way to the National Hockey League, according to our own Craig Morgan.

ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 10, 2017

Coyotes’ Mike Smith calls first NHL All-Star selection a shock

Mike Smith is in an odd spot being selected to the 2017 NHL All-Star game while being a part of a struggling Arizona Coyotes team.