The Coyotes recalled netminder Matt Villalta from AHL Tucson on Friday, per a team announcement. Forward Liam O’Brien was moved to injured reserve to create a roster spot. Villalta, 24, gets his first recall as a member of the Coyotes with starter Connor Ingram sidelined day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ingram left Wednesday’s game against the Wild after the second period … [Read more...] about Coyotes Recall Matt Villalta, Place Liam O’Brien On IR
Liam O’Brien Day-To-Day, Not Available On Wednesday
Arizona Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien has been designated as day-to-day with an upper-body injury by head coach André Tourigny, who added that O’Brien will be out of the team’s Wednesday night game against the Minnesota Wild. O’Brien has appeared in 49 games this season, leading the league with 116 penalty minutes – 14 more than Brady Tkachuk, the only other player to break 100 … [Read more...] about Liam O’Brien Day-To-Day, Not Available On Wednesday
Coyotes Extend, Promote David Ludwig To AGM Role
The Coyotes have extended and promoted front office staffer David Ludwig to an assistant general manager position under GM Bill Armstrong, the team announced Wednesday. Ludwig, a former player agent, has been with Arizona since 2020 as their director of hockey operations and salary cap compliance. His new role will involve more direct communication with Armstrong, including … [Read more...] about Coyotes Extend, Promote David Ludwig To AGM Role
Coyotes Extend Contract Of Darryl Plandowski
Colorado Avalanche announcer Conor McGahey tweeted that Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is okay after hitting his face on the ice on Saturday night in a game against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old superstar didn’t practice today due to a different minor tweak, but the team is hopeful that he’ll be able to play tomorrow night against the Washington Capitals. MacKinnon … [Read more...] about Coyotes Extend Contract Of Darryl Plandowski
Could Coyotes Have A New Arena Plan In The Works?
The long-running arena saga in Arizona could be taking another direction. PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reports (video link) that a local government source suggested that a new arena deal in North Phoenix could be wrapped up in the next three months. Their situation was discussed in an executive session (not open to the public) at a council meeting earlier this week with the … [Read more...] about Could Coyotes Have A New Arena Plan In The Works?