Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Garland scored 39 points in 49 games with the 2020–21 Coyotes; Bunting will be an unrestricted free agent in July Author’s note: This article was written on Sunday evening before Craig Morgan reported Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper will also represent Canada at the 2021 World Championship. Kuemper previously played for Canada the 2018 … [Read more...] about Report: Bunting, Garland, Kuemper to play at the 2021 Worlds
It’s time to really talk about Phil Kessel’s comeback season
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports We don’t really sit down and talk about the nitty gritty details of Phil Kessel as a hockey player very often. Even if the 33-year old Kessel were to never step foot on the ice in an NHL game again — which, given his impressively-long active iron man streak, is an incredibly unlikely scenario — he’d retire as one of the most decorated … [Read more...] about It’s time to really talk about Phil Kessel’s comeback season
Coyotes and Tocchet mutually agree to part ways
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Coyotes will be in the hunt for a new head coach. Last night, the Arizona Coyotes' season officially ended with a 5-4 win in overtime against the San Jose Sharks. Today the team announced that they and Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways. The move didn't come as much of a surprise. Rick Tocchet's contract was up … [Read more...] about Coyotes and Tocchet mutually agree to part ways
Coyotes Game 56 Recap: Coyotes win final game of the season 5-4 in overtime
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images The Coyotes finish the season with an overtime win over the Sharks. Game Recap The 2020-21 season is over for the Arizona Coyotes. It didn’t end the way anyone wanted, and the Desert Dogs won’t be advancing to the playoffs, but it ended with a bit of hope. Tonight wasn’t the Coyotes’ best game of the season. Arizona was far … [Read more...] about Coyotes Game 56 Recap: Coyotes win final game of the season 5-4 in overtime
Game 56 Preview: Coyotes look to finish the season strong in San Jose
Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports The shortened NHL season comes to a close for the Arizona Coyotes tonight against divisional rival San Jose Sharks Game Preview Tonight’s game will be the last game for the Arizona Coyotes this season, and it will also include many other lasts at the end of the evening. For some players, it will be the last time they wear a Coyotes jersey. … [Read more...] about Game 56 Preview: Coyotes look to finish the season strong in San Jose
Game 55 Recap: The kids are in fact alright as Arizona erases two-goal deficit and beats Sharks 5-2
May 7, 2021; San Jose, California, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Jan Jenik (73) celebrates with defenseman Jason Demers (55) after defeating the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto | Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports Two AHL call-ups tally first career goals, Phil Kessel has career milestone night in San Jose Game Recap With only two … [Read more...] about Game 55 Recap: The kids are in fact alright as Arizona erases two-goal deficit and beats Sharks 5-2
Coyotes Game 55 Preview: Coyotes begin final road trip against Sharks
Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images It's the second to last game and neither the Coyotes nor Sharks will be making the playoffs. Game Preview Last Wednesday, the Arizona Coyotes were officially eliminated from the playoffs. It was a long time coming, but with a loss last night it became impossible for the Coyotes to make the postseason. It was a game like many … [Read more...] about Coyotes Game 55 Preview: Coyotes begin final road trip against Sharks
Well then, Arizona Coyotes, what’s coming next?
Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images The Coyotes have missed the playoffs and have a lot of questions to answer. The Arizona Coyotes have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, and now have some key questions that need to be answered sooner rather than later. The 56-game 2020-21 season brought plenty of hope to the Arizona Coyotes fanbase, who had seen … [Read more...] about Well then, Arizona Coyotes, what’s coming next?
Coyotes Game 54 Recap: Kings win 4-2, Coyotes officially eliminated
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Coyotes fall in their final home game of the season. Game Recap And with that, the Arizona Coyotes are mathematically eliminated. And it didn't come from a St. Louis win but from a loss 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. It was a game like so many we had seen this season, in all the good and the bad. After a solid first … [Read more...] about Coyotes Game 54 Recap: Kings win 4-2, Coyotes officially eliminated