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Utah HC Returns Home with Prime Bounceback Opportunity vs San Jose
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan come back from the weekend to preview Utah HC's Monday night home match against the winless San Jose Sharks. Is this a bo...
Nick Bjugstad Utah Hockey Club Debut Spoiled in 3-2 Loss to LA Kings
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Utah Hockey Club lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon, dropping its third straight game. The game featured the UHC debut of Nic...
"This Will Not Happen Again" - Tourigny Angry After Utah Hockey Club No-Show Against Avs
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coming in off a 4-0 shutout loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, the Utah Hockey Club was looking for a bounce back game against the powerful Color...
How Should Utah Address Its Blue Line Situation?
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan discuss the new developments around John Marino's injury and how this might affect their previous conversations on fixes ...
Utah HC Faces Devastating Injury News
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan react to a recent report from Frank Seravalli that suggests Utah HC defenseman, Sean Durzi will face a much longer absenc...
Utah HC Finishes First Road Trip Just Above .500
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Callahan is off today, so Robyn Leano welcomes Locked on Anaheim Ducks host Jason "JD" Hernandez to a crossover episode to react to their Wednesda...
Sean Durzi is Out Indefinitely, Who's Next Up for Utah's Blueline?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan react to the reports that suggest Utah Hockey Club defensemen Sean Durzi will be out indefinitely with an upper-body inju...
What to Learn from Utah's First Loss to New Jersey Devils
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Utah HC's perfect start is over. After getting shutout 3-0 to the New Jersey Devils to end the New York road trip, Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan discus...
Three Reasons For Hope This Season
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan are feeling optimistic today.After a historic 3-0 start to their inaugural season, there are early signs of hope for this...
What Stood Out in Utah Hockey Club's First Two Games?
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss what stood out to them in Utah HC's first two games of the season? How hot is Dylan Guenther? Is there some concern to the blue ...
Dylan Guenther Stays Hot as Utah Beats Isles in Overtime
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan break down Utah Hockey Club's big Overtime win over the New York Islanders. Dyan Guenther has yet another huge two goal g...
POSTCAST GAME #1: Utah Gets Its First Franchise Win over Chicago Blackhawks
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to Utah Hockey Club vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Season Opener. Utah captures their first win over the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2. What w...
PREGAME LIVE: Utah HC Hosts Chicago Blackhawks in Inaugural Season Opener - PART 2
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Utah Hockey Club inaugural season is finally here! Utah is set to open the 2024-25 NHL Season against their division rivals, Chicago Blackhawks. L...
PREGAME LIVE: Utah HC Hosts Chicago Blackhawks in Inaugural Season Opener - PART 1
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Utah Hockey Club inaugural season is finally here! Utah is set to open the 2024-25 NHL Season against their division rivals, Chicago Blackhawks. L...
The Final Day Before Utah's Inagural Season Begins
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom come back from the weekend to discuss the latest in Utah HC news. Kailer Yamamoto has officially signed with the Utah Hockey Club! What ...
BONUS: Clayton Keller Has Been Named Utah's First Captain!
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Utah HC Forward Clayton Keller has officially been named the franchise's first ever Captain. Robyn and Tom react to the news and discuss what it means...
Evaluating Utah Special Teams & A Doan-Yamamoto Roster Battle
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss special teams expectations and thoughts through the Utah HC preseason so far. What are some glaring misses, and what are some pa...
Utah Unveils Affordable Concessions at Delta Center
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we inch closer to the beginning of the NHL Season, we are starting to see more come out for game day experience expectations at the Delta Center fo...
The Utah Hockey Club has all the makings for a joyful inaugural season
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The teams at the bottom of the Central Division have a way to go to contend with the heavy hitters at the top, but there’s plenty of reason for opti...
Utah HC Wins Home First Preseason Game at Delta Center
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to Utah's first preseason home match against the Los Angeles Kings. Utah HC takes a 3-2 OT win and keep the train rolling! PLUS, ...
The Utah HC Preseason Has Begun!
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom return once again to discuss NHL Preseason hockey which has finally arrived! Utah HC takes their first win over the St Louis Blues in De...
Utah Prospects Show Off Talent in Rookie Faceoff
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom return once again to talk about the Utah Hockey Club's split weekend in Los Angeles for the Rookie Faceoff. How did Utah fair against Sa...
Locked on UHC Crossover: What to expect from the Chicago Blackhawks and the Central Division
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We return from our extended break to get right back into preseason NHL talk. With opening night less than a month away, what should we expect from the...
Utah HC Gets National TV Attention This Season
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After following up a season where the Arizona Coyotes had only a single nationally televised game, their successor, Utah HC will be soaking up signifi...
These UHC Players Should Be On Your Radar Now!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn returns from her tournament & vacation and re-joins Tom to catch on on how the weekend went. In today's Locked on UHC, Robyn and Tom discuss tw...
Why These Five Teams Will Not Be Utah HC's Biggest Rival
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom continue their rivalry talk and take a second look at each of the five teams they names that could be Utah HC's biggest rival. In this s...
Why These Five Teams Could Be Utah's Biggest Rival
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss five possible rivals and make arguments for why each of them could be Utah HC's number 1 rival in year one. What goes into the f...
Areas of Concern Utah HC Should Focus on for 2024-25 Season (PART 2)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss major areas of concern they believe Utah Hockey Club should be addressing heading into their inaugural season. While they're tec...
Areas of Concern Utah HC Should Focus on for 2024-25 Season (Part 1)
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss major areas of concern they believe Utah Hockey Club should be addressing heading into their inaugural season. While they're tec...
What's Going On With Utah HC Merch?
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to an NHL.com top-20 list that lists Clayton Keller a top 20 winger. Did they get it right? PLUS, many people are still waiting fo...
Utah's South Town Practice Facility Breaks Ground
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss further on the Utah HC Practice Facility in Sandy, UT. What's expected and what's the timeline look like? The Countdown is also ...
Can We Project A Possible Future Mount Rushmore of Utah HC Players?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While other teams can lean on their history to make Mount Rushmore picks of the best players, Utah is only entering its first year. It may have all th...
Does Utah HC Have Any Top Ten Players?
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the top ten lists among NHL Players. Does Utah have any top-ten players today? If not, are there any players who are potential t...
Three Burning Questions with Just Six Weeks Until Training Camp
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss Utah Hockey Club's Hockey Analytics Challenge and how awesome the opportunity might be for young hockey fans. Plus, Tom asks som...
Utah HC Is Getting a New Practice Facility
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the recent news announcements from Utah HC about their new practice facility in Sandy, UT. What does this mean for the Salt Lake...
Where Do We Slot John Marino into Utah's Defensive Pairings?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the role they foresee for Utah's offseason acquisition, John Marino. Was his acquisition a sign of things to come for Utah HC? W...
The 2034 Olympics are Coming to Utah & Odd-Man Situations 101
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom get pumped up about the 2034 Winter Olympics coming to Salt Lake City and what it means for the team. It's also time to return to Hockey...
A Locked On Crossover: The World Junior Summer Showcase is Here!
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special crossover episode of the Locked on Podcast Network. Robyn Leano of Locked on Utah HC and Jason Hernadez of Locked on Anaheim Ducks discus...
Utah HC Prospect Report: Cole Beaudoin
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss Utah's 24th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Cole Beaudoin. What should we expect from the forward? How did he fair in the OH...
Is Matias Maccelli Primed For More Success?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss Matias Maccelli's career development. What does his arc say about his future trajectory? What kind of impact do they see Maccell...
Is Utah's Latest Betting Trends All Just Hype?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom have an open conversation about the latest betting trends for Utah's playoff chances. They're trending up but is it trending for the rig...
Examining Utah's Local Hockey Scene w/ Jay Stevens
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 80 days until opening night, what's the temperature of excitement like in Utah? KSL's Jay Stevens joins Robyn Leano on this special epi...
What's the Expectation for Utah's Tij Iginla?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom begin their in-depth prospect breakdowns from the 2024 NHL Draft last month. With the first breakdown, we take a look at sixth overal...
Hockey 101: What Really Is Offside & Icing?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom bring you another Hockey 101 Tuesday episode! This Tuesday is all about offside & icing, the two most commonly asked-about rules in h...
Is it Time to Trade Victor Soderstrom?
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to a recent report that may suggest Utah will consider shopping defensemen Victor Soderstrom. Would trading him make sense? What w...
Tij Iginla Signs His Entry Level Contract with Utah HC
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to Tij Iginla's ELC signing with the Utah Hockey Club. What does this mean for the club and for the forward prospect? Does this gu...
Is Utah HC Rising Among National Power Rankings?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to the latest NHL Super 16 rankings through the offseason. Two of the national reporters gave Utah HC a number 16 vote in the late...
Salt Lake Endorses First Step Towards a New Arena District for Utah HC & Jazz
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to Salt Lake City Council's Tuesday meeting that saw a 7-0 unanimous approval to endorse Ryan and Ashley Smith's plans to revitali...
Hockey 101: How the NHL Rules Change Process Works
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the NHL Rules change process. What goes into a new rule in the NHL Rulebook? What new rules were proposed and agreed on for the ...
Mailbag Monday: Projecting Utah's Lineup Next Season
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss whether Barrett Hayton's decision not to pursue arbitration means good or bad news. They also unveil their first edition of Mail...
Get Ready for Utah HC's Prospect Scrimmage
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the end of the week for Utah HC's prospect camp. What goes into a prospect camp and what's different about these versus in years...
More Dissecting of Utah's Offseason w/ Craig Morgan
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime Arizona Coyotes beat writer Craig Morgan joins Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan to discuss Utah Hockey Club's offseason through the first week of...
Utah's First Full Schedule Is Out!
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever, Utah Hockey fans have a full slate of NHL games to look forward to. What are the highlights of Utah's schedule? Did they win ...
Utah Navigates Their First Free Agent Frenzy
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to Utah Hockey Club's handling of their first free agent frenzy. While General Manager Bill Armstrong didn't end up landing the bi...
Utah's First Free Agency Market is Here!
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of the opening of the NHL Free Agency Market. Utah Hockey Club re-signs...
Hockey 101: Exploring the Details of NHL Free Agency
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new installment of the Locked on Utah's Hockey 101 series, Robyn and Tom discuss the inner workings of the NHL Free Agency Period ahead of its Ju...
Utah Makes A Big Splash in First Draft Weekend
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to the moves Utah Hockey Club made during their first ever NHL Draft. Rather than drafting a defenseman like many predicted at num...
Utah Hockey Club Draft Tij Iginla in 2024 NHL Draft
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Utah Hockey Club Draft Tij Iginla in 2024 NHL Draft The Utah Hockey Club have selected Tij Iginla with the sixth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & ...
Happy Draft Day!
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 NHL Draft is Here! Robyn and Tom preview what to expect from the draft's first round. Who are some of the top picks this year? Will Utah sele...
Liam O'Brien Re-Signs With Utah HC!
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spicy Tuna is back! Robyn and Tom discuss Liam O'Brien inking a three-year contract extension with the Utah Hockey Club. After making a good impressio...
The End of the Arizona Divorce Saga & Who Should Utah Target in Free Agency
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to the reports that former Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is walking away from his five-year deal to retain the Coyotes name a...
Hockey 101: How Does the NHL Draft Differ from Other Leagues?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the ins and outs of the NHL Draft. How does the draft work? How does it differ from the other three major sporting leagues? Why ...
Utah Hockey Roundup: The AZ Divorce & How The RFA Process Works
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom take a look at what in the world is going on in Arizona. The Former home of Utah's new franchise continues to face setbacks in their hop...
Utah HC Has Made Its First Signings!
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Utah Hockey Club has announced its first signings! From the hiring of President of Hockey Ops, Chris Armstrong, to a pair of ELCs and more... In this ...
Utah HC Has Announced Some Important Dates!
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss Utah's official dates for the next season. Where will you be in the next 100 days? The NHL Draft in Las Vegas? Prospect Camp in ...
Utah HC Player Profile: How Important is Next Season for Karel Vejmelka?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom continue their discussion of Utah HC's goalie tandem with a look at last season's "1B" Goalie, Karel Vejmelka. Did Veggie take a backsea...
Utah HC Player Profile: Does Connor Ingram Have What it Takes to Be Utah's 1A Goalie?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a two-part goalie conversation of Locked On NHL in Utah. Robyn and Tom discuss Connor Ingram's time with the Arizona Coyotes and how his im...
Utah HC Player Profile: Is Lawson Crouse Captain Worthy?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom break down yet another player profile to get to know your Utah HC players. In this edition, they discuss the career trajectory of "The S...
Three Things We Want To See From Utah HC This Offseason and Beyond
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss three things they want to see happen for Utah HC this offseason? What's in an identity? Why have they haven't signed anyone yet?...
Welcome, Utah Hockey Club!
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to the official announcement that brings together the first glimpses of Utah HC's new identity. What do these colors mean? What to...
NHL Draft Primer: Reacting to the Locked On Network Mock Draft
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom react to a mock draft put together by hosts of all 32 NHL Shows. Who did Robyn have Utah selecting at Number 6? What were her reasonings...
NHL Draft Primer: Why We're Asking Oddball Questions at the Combine
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the NHL Combine and respond to reports that Utah staff were asking prospects about their Uber passenger ratings. Do questions li...
Fake Trade Tuesday: Can Utah Play The Cap Game For Mitch Marner?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss potential options that could bring Mitch Marner to Salt Lake City. What hurdles are in place for this trade to even happen? Does...
We Are Getting Closer to A Name and Identity
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom return to end your week with a discussion on NHL Utah's season ticket deposit popularity leading into year one. How will this play into ...
Pro Hockey Will Remain in Tucson... For Now
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a vote by the Rio Nuevo Board in Tucson, the AHL's Roadrunners will continue to have a home in Tucson! At least for the majority of next season....
How Can NHL Utah Weaponize their Cap Space this Offseason?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss how the Utah NHL Club can use their league-high salary cap space to their advantage. Should they target stars, depth players, or...
AHL Votes this Week on Tucson Relocation & How Valuable is Schmaltz to NHL Utah?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Tom discuss the pending AHL Board of Governors Vote on the Tucson Roadrunners partial relocation. What does this mean for Tucson Hockey, for...
What the Phoenix Suns' G-League Announcement Means for Tucson?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Phoenix Suns new G-League team set to play in ASU's Mullett Arena, the question has been re-sparked regarding the future of NHL Utah's top mi...
NHL Utah Player Profile: Is Clayton Keller Primed for Captaincy?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano and Tom Callahan discuss Clayton Keller's seven-year running career in the National Hockey League. How important will Keller be to Utah's ...
What Experts Are Saying About the 2024 Draft Class
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects and Dobber Prospects joins host Robyn Leano to discuss the 2024 NHL Draft Class. Outside of clear number one...
What Should NHL Utah Focus On This Offseason?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano welcomes on hockey analyst Tom Callahan to the show as the two discuss what NHL Utah should focus on this offseason. What are the team's b...
Why Is It So Important For NHL Utah To Establish an Identity Early?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano discusses why it's so important to establish an identity for NHL Utah. Why finding colors and traditions are crucial steps in finding that...
NHL Utah Players To Watch in the World Championships
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn discusses the handful of players who have continued their hockey seasons this spring by participating in the IIHF World Championships. Are there...
An Early Look at Who Utah Could Select At Sixth Pick
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano discusses just a few potential players that NHL Utah may select with their sixth overall draft pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. What strategies...
Evaluating All the Potential Names for the New NHL Utah Team
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new era. Robyn Leano brings you the new Locked on NHL in Utah podcast (formerly known as Locked on Coyotes) as she brings you your dail...
Tucson Roadrunners Swept by Calgary, Eliminated from Calder Cup
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Inside the Rink reporter James Mackey discuss the Roadrunners' swift elimination from the Calder Cup Playoffs. What went wrong? What could t...
Tucson Roadrunners stunned by Dustin Wolf, fall 2-0 to Calgary Wranglers
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano welcomes Inside the Rink Reporter James Mackey and The Hockey Writers Reporter Chase Beardsley to today's special Locked on Coyotes as the...
The Tucson Roadrunners' Road to Calder Begins Today
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Playoff Hockey has returned to Arizona! The Coyotes may not be participating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the Tucson Roadrunners have returned to ...
Locked On Grows The Game w/ Caitlin Hogan
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a break from relocation talk today to return to our roots. Today, a previously unreleased episode of Locked on Coyotes grows the game is final...
It's Official... The Arizona Coyotes Are Headed to Salt Lake City
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Leano reacts to the official announcement about the Arizona Coyotes hockey operations sale to the Smith Entertainment Group in Utah. What does t...
Coyotes Give Emotional Fans One Final Win
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special crossover episode of Locked On Coyotes, Robyn welcomes Locked on Devils host Trey Matthews, and Locked on Ducks host Jason "JD" Hernandez...
The Final Game Is Here
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Final Arizona Coyotes game is here! Emotions are running high today, wether you scored tickets to tonight's finale against the Edmonton Oilers or ...
Calder Countdown: The Final Week of Regular Season Hockey
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn welcomes Coyotes reporter James Mackey in this week's edition of Tucson Tuesday. With final week of the AHL regular season upon us, what does Tu...
What We Do and Don't Know About the Arizona Coyotes Relocation
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Matt discuss some of the things we do and don't know about the Arizona Coyotes relocation to Salt Lake City. What's going on with the Tucson...
Okay... We took a Day to take it in... What Now?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn welcomes back Carl Pavlock in this Friday edition of Locked on Coyotes as the two discuss what to expect next from the potential Coyotes move to...
LOCKED ON LIVE REPLAY: Are the Arizona Coyotes Utah Bound? Part 2
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Matt react to the news that points to an Arizona Coyotes relocation to Salt Lake City. What do we know and how soon do we expect this to off...
LOCKED ON LIVE REPLAY: Are the Arizona Coyotes Utah Bound? PART1
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Matt react to the news that points to an Arizona Coyotes relocation to Salt Lake City. What do we know and how soon do we expect this to off...
Scottsdale Mayor Opposes the Arizona Coyotes Phoenix Arena Plan?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like Clockwork, an oppositional voice has been raised for the Arizona Coyotes' new arena plan in Phoenix. Once again, the opposition comes from anothe...
The Coyotes Arena Land Auction Date Has Been Posted!
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The land the Arizona Coyotes hope to purchase has officially been posted for public auction! The Arizona State Land Department has posted the auction ...
Josh Doan Makes Historic Start, Can He Keep It Up?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn and Matt discuss Josh Doan's historic rookie start for the Arizona Coyotes. As the first rookie to score points in his first three consecutive r...