Carter Nacke thought the Coyotes would ride team play and goaltending to the playoffs but he’s happy with the team ending their season around the 50-point mark. Follow @carternacke
When playoffs come around the NHL gets much more physical. Carter Nacke thinks the Coyotes need to start protecting their teammates when the refs miss the call. Follow @carternacke
The Phoenix Coyotes made some moves Wednesday and while Carter Nacke understands letting go Steve Sullivan and Matthew Lombardi, the release of Raffi Torres is bittersweet. Follow @carternacke
The Coyotes have played below par this season. Despite their mediocre performance, Carter Nacke says the average attendance has increased this year. Follow @carternacke
Just because the Coyotes offense has started to come around, it doesn’t mean the defense can start to leave Mike Smith all alone to defend the goal says Carter Nacke. Follow @carternacke
ArizonaSports.com’s Carter Nacke is tired of the up and down teamwork the Coyotes are having recently and thinks that if they want to go to the playoffs, the team needs to get their act together. Follow @carternacke
Potential buyer, Greg Jamison, claims he still wants to buy the Phoenix Coyotes after not funding the team by the deadline last week. ArizonaSports.com’s Carter Nacke discusses how even though Jamison has the best intentions, it’s time to pay up or move on. Follow @carternacke
Its been almost 10 months since Coyotes’ player Raffi Torres has played in an NHL game. Torres was suspended for 21 games after an illegal hit during the Western Conference Quarterfinals last season. ArizonaSports.com’s Carter Nacke says his return this weekend will be welcomed by the team. Follow @carternacke
Carter Nacke describes the strengths and weaknesses the Coyotes face in this truncated season. He calls out the offense and challenges them to exit their “Twilight Zone” to return to a “defense first” style of play. Follow @carternacke
ArizonaSports.com’s Carter Nacke says there are many interesting story lines in the shortened NHL season, and one to watch is the development of Mikkel Boedker. Follow @carternacke