The shuffling of Justin Kirkland continues. After being sent back down yesterday, the Coyotes announced (Twitter link) that the winger has been recalled from AHL Tucson. It’s his third recall in the last two weeks although he has yet to make an appearance yet with Arizona. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old has been productive with the Roadrunners, recording 13 points in 12 games so … [Read more...] about Justin Kirkland Recalled, Anson Thornton Assigned To OHL Barrie
Coyotes Return Justin Kirkland From Emergency Loan
Unfortunately for Justin Kirkland, it will be his second consecutive emergency call-up without a game played, as the Arizona Coyotes announced they have returned him back to their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. Luckily, he has appeared comfortable in his first season in the Coyotes organization, as he’s scored one goal and 13 points in 12 games for the Roadrunners so … [Read more...] about Coyotes Return Justin Kirkland From Emergency Loan
Coyotes’ Jason Zucker Suspended Three Games For Boarding
Coyotes winger Jason Zucker has been suspended for three games for boarding Panthers forward Nick Cousins during Tuesday’s 4-1 loss, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced late last night. Zucker faced a phone hearing for the play earlier in the day. Officials assessed a major penalty and game misconduct to Zucker for boarding on the play, which occurred with less than a … [Read more...] about Coyotes’ Jason Zucker Suspended Three Games For Boarding
DOPS Hearing For Zucker, Geekie To Be Moved In WHL
Coyotes winger Jason Zucker is set to have a disciplinary hearing today for his hit on Florida winger Nick Cousins on Tuesday, the league announced. The incident occurred late in the second period with Zucker receiving major penalties for boarding and fighting plus a game misconduct. The 31-year-old is in his first season in the desert after inking a one-year, $5.3MM contract … [Read more...] about DOPS Hearing For Zucker, Geekie To Be Moved In WHL
Morning Notes: Anisimov, Moser, Lazar
Artem Anisimov isn’t ready to call it quits just yet, signing a professional try-out contract with the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. This brings Anisimov back into the New York Rangers organization, the same place he started his career after going 54th overall in the 2006 NHL Draft. Anisimov played in two seasons for Hartford after being drafted, scoring a strong 124 points in 154 … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Anisimov, Moser, Lazar