Coyotes

Teams

Coyotes

Player News - Coyotes

Date: Team: Pos:
Dave Tippett - C - Coyotes

GM Don Maloney has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Phoenix Coyotes.

"We are very pleased that Don has agreed to sign a long-term contract extension with the Coyotes," said NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. "Since joining the team in 2007, Don has done an outstanding job managing his team and building a competitive roster that has produced on the ice, even given less than ideal circumstances off the ice. The NHL remains committed to securing the Coyotes' future in Glendale under new ownership, and we believe Don's long-term agreement evidences that he is equally committed." Under Maloney's leadership, the Coyotes have achieved on-ice success despite difficult and unique circumstances. Although the team missed the playoffs in the shortened season, the Coyotes made it to the Western Conference finals for the first time in their franchise's history in 2012.
Source: Coyotes.nhl.com
May 24 - 5:15 PM
Oliver Ekman-Larsson - D - Coyotes

Coyotes general manager Don Maloney is close to finishing a new contract extension, according to Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette.

Maloney's current deal expires this offseason but he and the NHL, which owns the team, are nearly done with a new one. Maloney has been the Coyotes' general manager since 2007, helping guide the team to three playoff berths in the last four years without an owner. McLellan says there's no word on when exactly the two sides want to get this done by. Coach Dave Tippett also has a contract that expires this summer.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
May 23 - 8:41 PM
Dave Tippett - C - Coyotes

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly has denied a recent report that Quebecor is in negotiations for the Phoenix Coyotes.

If they are, they would likely want to relocate the Coyotes to Quebec City. The team has been without an owner since 2009, but the NHL has been making every effort to keep the team in Glendale. Over that time, several potential owners have gained attention, but none have been able to finalize a deal.
Source: Renaud Lavoie on Twitter
May 22 - 10:57 AM
Rob Klinkhammer - W - Coyotes

Rob Klinkhammer signed a two-year, $1.25 million contract with the Coyotes.

Klinkhammer is coming off a one-year, two-way deal worth $650,000. The upside for him now is some job security on a one-way contract. He had five goals and 11 points in 22 NHL games, and he notched 44 points in 55 AHL games this season.
Source: Renaud Lavoie on Twitter
May 17 - 10:05 PM
Mikkel Boedker - W - Coyotes

Mikkel Boedker said he wants to add a mean streak to his game before next season.

Boedker has been accused of playing "too nice" by his general manager, Don Maloney. It's not something Boedker disagree with, saying he needs to learn to be a little "grumpy" in certain situations. Boedker also needs to work on his consistency in the offensive zone. The 23-year old had four goals and 15 points over his first 20 games but just three goals and 11 points over his final 28 contests.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
May 14 - 10:15 AM
Shane Doan - W - Coyotes

Shane Doan does not have any regrets as to his re-signing with the Phoenix Coyotes last off-season.

Doan waited until the day before the lockout before re-signing with Phoenix. He waited so long because of the uncertainty as to whether or not Greg Jamison would buy the team as he wanted to remain in Phoenix if he could. Well Jamison did not purchase the club and it is still unknown if the Coyotes will remain in the desert.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
May 12 - 10:14 AM
Dave Tippett - C - Coyotes

The Colorado Avalanche might pursue Coyotes coach Dave Tippett.

Tippett's contract expires on June 30 and might be looking to leave Phoenix, due to the ongoing and seemingly never-ending ownership saga. He has a career 427-252-28-79 record in the NHL.
Source: Denver Post
May 8 - 4:38 PM
Mike Smith - G - Coyotes

Mike Smith is understandably expecting a big payday as an unrestricted free agent this summer.

"I've always been on one- or two-year deals," Smith said. "This is the time in my career I've solidified being a No. 1 goaltender, and I believe I should be compensated for it." Smith was amazing in 2011-12 and even though he took a step backwards this season, he still ended up with a respectable 2.58 GAA and .910 save percentage in 34 starts. The Coyotes have expressed an interest in re-signing him, but Smith suggested that the lack of ownership might get in the way. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly argued that GM Don Maloney doesn't have any "real limitations on the club’s ability to re-sign Mike Smith" beyond the obvious fact that he has to work within a budget, let any other GM does. Either way, Smith might hit the open market this summer.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
May 3 - 12:39 PM
Chris Conner - W - Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes returned Chris Conner, Michael Stone and Alexandre Bolduc to the minors on Tuesday.

They will try to help Portland try to stay alive in the AHL playoffs. The Pirates trail Syracuse 2-0 in their first-round, best-of-five series. Game 3 goes down on Thursday night at Portland.
Related: Alexandre Bolduc, Michael Stone
Source: Coyotes.nhl.com
May 1 - 2:30 PM
Oliver Ekman-Larsson - D - Coyotes

Oliver Ekman-Larsson played through a foot injury the final month of the season.

Ekman-Larsson didn't miss a game despite the injury, but he won't be playing for Sweden in the upcoming world championships. It was another strong season for Ekman-Larsson, who registered three goals and 24 points to go along with a plus-5 rating and 26 penalty minutes. He should be pretty high on the list of fantasy defensemen entering next season.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Apr 30 - 11:46 AM
Shane Doan - W - Coyotes

Shane Doan played the last two weeks of the season with a back injury, according to GM Don Maloney.

Doan's 13 goals and 27 points in 48 games was pretty much on pace with the 22 goals and 50 points he registered in 79 games the season before. However, those numbers might've been better if not for the fact that he had just three assists over the last 10 games of the season, while he apparently played through a bad back. Doan's unlikely to ever reach the 70-point plateau again but he is a solid, reliable depth piece for fantasy owners year in and year out.
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Apr 30 - 11:43 AM
Radim Vrbata - W - Coyotes

Radim Vrbata would like the Coyotes to add more offensive pieces before next season.

The Coyotes lost Vrbata's partner-in-crime, Ray Whitney, to the Dallas Stars last summer and Vrbata's offensive numbers suffered. "That’s what we had with Ray the last few years," Vrbata said. "It’s too bad he couldn’t stay. It would help to bring some skill. It would help everybody -- power play, five-on-five play."
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Apr 30 - 11:37 AM
Dave Tippett - C - Coyotes

Bill Daly said on Sportsnet on Monday the Phoenix Coyotes are closer to being sold.

Daly said the purchase price would be over $150 million but said there's no guaranteed the Coyotes will remain in Glendale. The lead party is an investment group headed by Canadian financier George Gosbee and Canadian venture capitalist Anthony LeBlanc. "There’s no doubt we’re dealing with Mr. Gosbee and Mr. LeBlanc and trying to work through and get to a deal with them," Daly said. "But there are other interested people that we’re working with at the same time, as well. Nobody has exclusivity here. But obviously we’re getting close to having to make some decisions and sign some documentation, and we’ve got to work on it."
Source: Arizona Republic/Phoenix Gazette
Apr 30 - 11:16 AM
Radim Vrbata - W - Coyotes

Radim Vrbata ended his season on a high note as he scored a hat trick and added an assist in the Coyotes 5-3 win over the Ducks Saturday night.

Vrbata finishes the year with 28 points in 34 games, including 12 goals.
Apr 28 - 6:49 AM
Jason LaBarbera - G - Coyotes

Jason LaBarbera made 43 saves on 46 shots in an excellent win over the Ducks to cap off the season.

LaBarbera had to work hard for his wins this year. Only one of his four wins came when he faced less than 38 shots.
Apr 28 - 6:48 AM

NHL Headlines

View All Headlines
Headlines: NFL | MLB | NBA | NHL | GOLF | NAS | CFB


Highest Searched Players over the last 7 days


Video Center

  •  
    Who will win Cy Young awards?
    Who will win Cy Young awards?
  •  
    Is Father Time beating Pujols?
    Is Father Time beating Pujols?
  •  
    Is Cabrera an all-time great?
    Is Cabrera an all-time great?
  •  
    Is Pujols hurting the Angels?
    Is Pujols hurting the Angels?
  •  
    Why don
    Why don't the Jets cut Sanchez
  •  
    Draft: Latest Risers & Fallers
    Draft: Latest Risers & Fallers
  •  
    NFL Draft: Who will trade up?
    NFL Draft: Who will trade up?
  •  
    NFL Draft: Top Safeties, CBs
    NFL Draft: Top Safeties, CBs