PHNX Hockey Podcast

Arizona Coyotes defeat St. Louis Blues for 4th straight win against most recent Stanley Cup winners

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes defeated the St. Louis Blues 4-1 at home for the team’s fourth straight win against the league’s most recent Stanley Cup winne...

Are the Arizona Coyotes underutilizing Jason Zucker? And more mailbag questions

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Arizona Coyotes underutilizing Jason Zucker? Why haven’t the Coyotes recalled Dylan Guenther from the Tucson Roadrunners? What are the best ...

Nick Bjugstad wins it for Arizona Coyotes in OT over Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Bjugstad scored the game winner in overtime for the Arizona Coyotes to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3. Travis Boyd scored his second goal in t...

Michael Carcone scores twice to lead Arizona Coyotes to win over Tampa Bay Lightning

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carcone scored twice and Connor Ingram made 31 saves to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 3-1 victory over Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Light...

Examining the Arizona Coyotes at the quarter point of the NHL season

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes reached the 20-game mark of the NHL season at 9-9-2; one point out of a playoff spot. Logan Cooley is still finding his way and in...

Connor Ingram stands on his head and shuts out Vegas Golden Knights

26 Nov 2023

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Connor Ingram stood on his head to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 2-0 shutout over the Vegas Golden Knights. Ingram made 32 saves for what is the secon...

Where Logan Cooley’s game stands at the quarter mark of the NHL season

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Through 19 games this season, Logan Cooley has two goals, 10 assists and 12 points for the Arizona Coyotes. He’s second in rookie points behind Conn...

Karel Vejmelka struggles as Arizona Coyotes drop crucial game to St. Louis Blues

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karel Vejmelka struggled in net and turnovers and mistakes cost the Arizona Coyotes in the team’s 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Veggie stopped ju...

Which current NHL playoff teams will make it and which won’t?

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Thanksgiving cutoff is almost here: Historically, roughly 75 percent of teams in a playoff spot on American Thanksgiving will make the postseason....

Arizona Coyotes can’t overcome Trevor Moore and LA Kings in 4-1 loss at Mullett Arena

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the third time this season, the Arizona Coyotes fell to the LA Kings, this time 4-1 at home. Lawson Crouse scored the Yotes' lone goal on assists ...

Is it time the Coyotes ended their rotating goalie approach?

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karel Vejmelka lost his seventh straight game in Winnipeg on Saturday. Connor Ingram has won five straight games. Is it time that Coyotes coach André...

Tucson Roadrunners coach Steve Potvin provides an update on the team and key prospects

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tucson Roadrunners coach Steve Potvin joins the show to provide an update on the team and key prospects such as Dylan Guenther, Josh Doan and recently...

Connor Ingram steps up big in as the Coyotes leave Columbus with a 3-2 win

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes overcame injury after injury and Goalie Connor Ingram kept the cannon quiet in Columbus as the Yotes pulled off a gutsy win agains...

Arizona Coyotes earn point in improbable overtime loss to Dallas Stars

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes fought back from down 2-1 all the way to overtime before falling to the Dallas Stars 4-3. The Yotes earned the extra point thanks ...

Are the Vancouver Canucks the NHL’s best Canadian team?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first month of the NHL season has been full of surprises, disappointments and drama. The Edmonton Oilers became the first team to fire their head ...

Arizona Coyotes pull off 7-5 win in crazy back and forth game with Nashville Predator

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes pulled off a 7-5 win after a chaotic back and forth match with the Nashville Predators. Michael Carcone scored two, and Troy Stech...

Penalty woes plague Arizona Coyotes in frustrating loss to St. Louis Blues

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse scored the Arizona Coyotes’ lone goal in a frustrating 2-1 loss the St. Louis Blues. The Coyotes took seven penalties, putting them on...

The Arizona State men’s hockey team has put itself in position for an NCAA Tournament berth

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sun Devils men’s hockey team is hoping to use its final independent season as a springboard into the National Collegiate Hockey Conference. With...

Barrett Hayton scores 1st goal of season in Arizona Coyotes’ shootout win over Seattle Kraken

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barrett Hayton finally scored his first goal of the season in the Arizona Coyotes’ 4-3 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken. Matias Maccelli and Cla...

Women’s hockey in Arizona takes center stage with Rivalry Series at Mullett, growth of Kachinas

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona Coyotes ambassador, radio analyst, Kachinas president and U.S. Olympian Lyndsey Fry joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast live in studio to discuss t...

Arizona Coyotes can’t hold onto early lead, lose to Winnipeg Jets 5-3 at home

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes gave up an early lead to Nino Niederreiter and the Winnipeg Jets at home. J.J. Moser, Liam O'Brien and Lawson Crouse scored for th...

Nick Schmaltz’s two goals lead Arizona Coyotes to victory over Montreal Canadiens

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Schmaltz scored two goals including one on a penalty shot to lead the Arizona Coyotes to a win over the Montreal Canadiens at Mullett Arena. Laws...

What Chaos! The Ottawa Senators are a mess, the return of the World Cup of Hockey

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys recap a week from hell for the Ottawa Senators that was capped off by the team losing a draft pick and parting ways with GM Pierre Dorion. Pl...

Logan Cooley scores first NHL goal but Arizona Coyotes lose in OT to Troy Terry and Anaheim Ducks

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Cooley scored his first NHL goal and Lawson Crouse netted his first two of the season but the Arizona Coyotes lost in OT to Troy Terry and the A...

What Chaos! Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand announces intentions to retire (kinda) + McAvoy suspension, more

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys sit down with Boston Bruins' captain Brad Marchand to discuss a concerning trend with Boston captains, his career plans and more! Plus they g...

Mailbag Tuesday: We discuss your Arizona Coyotes-related questions in depth

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s been surprising and disappointing about the Arizona Coyotes so far? How’s Dylan Guenther progressing in Tucson? What are the vibes at Mulle...

Michael Carcone scores hat trick in Arizona Coyotes' 8-1 rout of Chicago Blackhawks

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carcone scored a hat trick and Liam O'Brien and Jack McBain each had Gordie Howe Hat Tricks in the Arizona Coyotes' 8-1 rout of the Chicago Bl...

King-Sized Collapse

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes gave up a 4-1 lead and allowed four unanswered goals in a brutal collapse to the LA Kings at home. The Yotes came out swinging in ...

Playoff Potential?

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A good start to the season goes a long way toward producing a playoff berth in the NHL. As the Arizona Coyotes embark on a run of five home games in t...

Around the NHL

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which NHL teams and players are hot? Which are not? Did Travis Dermott’s courage impact the league’s decision to lift its ban on pride tape and gi...

L in LA

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connor Ingram and Karel Vejmelka struggled for the first time this season as the Arizona Coyotes fell 6-3 to the LA Kings on the road. Jack McBain, Ni...

Temperature Check

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five games into the season, the Arizona Coyotes are 3-2. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz have six points and a piece and Karel Vejmelka and Connor In...

The Magic is Back

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller and Jason Zucker scored in the Arizona Coyotes' 2-1 home opener victory over the Anaheim Ducks, bringing back the Mullett Magic we all ...

Coyotes Town Hall

20 Oct 2023

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Arizona Coyotes president and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast live in studio to answer questions about arena plans, the new TV ...

Starting to Click

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes finally found offense in a dominant 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Nine different Coyotes recorded points tonight, and Clayton ...

Blanked

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves but the Arizona Coyotes' offense just couldn't click in the team's 1-0 shutout loss to Ilya Sorokin and the New York Isla...

NYC You Tomorrow

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller scored the Arizona Coyotes’ lone goal in the team’s 2-1 loss to Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers. Logan Cooley picked up his...

A New Era

14 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Cooley notched two assists in his first NHL game and Nick Schmaltz scored the shootout winner in the Arizona Coyotes' thrilling victory over Jac...

Season Preview

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are a trendy pick in some corners to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but is that a realistic goal for this season? What would a suc...

Central Preview

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The storyline of the Central Division is this: It’s the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and everyone else. What is the Minnesota Wild’s potential...

The Next Step

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Derek Stepan announced his retirement from the NHL after 13 seasons. Stepan joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to reminisce on his playing care...

Pacific Preview

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Vegas Golden Knights repeat as Stanley Cup champs? Can Connor McDavid finally experience a Cup Final? Are the LA Kings worthy of the hype? Is ...

Down the I-10

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes defeated the Anaheim Ducks 7-1 in the preseason finale in Tucson. Logan Cooley scored a penalty shot in his second straight game a...

Atlantic Preview

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Buffalo Sabres end the NHL’s longest playoff drought? Will the Toronto Maple Leafs ever beat the Arizona Coyotes? Are the Boston Bruins stil...

Cap Guru

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL salary cap has grown increasingly complex and difficult to manage, but Arizona Coyotes Director of Hockey Operations and Salary Cap Compliance...

Season Storylines

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The start of the NHL season is just one week away and there are a lot of big storylines to follow this season. Connor Bedard is one of the league’s ...

Tucson Time

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Tucson Roadrunners began training camp on Monday with a glut of new prospects in the fold and expectations for a greater performance in the AHL’...

Two. More. Weeks.

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes play their first regular season game two weeks from today. For now, the Yotes hit the road for Vegas and Palm Springs for pre-seas...

Something to Prove

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which Arizona Coyotes player has the most to prove this season? On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Petey dive deeper into a handful of mailb...

Ramped-Up Recruiting

27 Sep 2023

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Former Boston University coach Albie O’Connell joined the Sun Devil hockey staff this summer as part of coach Greg Powers’ attempt to beef up recr...

Metro Preview

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes are all vying for the Metropolitan Division crown, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have Er...

Welcome Home

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes played 5 games in 3 days in 4 cities on 2 continents. Some new stars are starting to emerge as Logan Cooley, Josh Doan and Conor G...

Let's Play Hockey

22 Sep 2023

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After four practices in five days in Melbourne, Australia, the Arizona Coyotes are set to face the LA Kings this weekend at Rod Laver Arena for the fi...

Getting Closer

21 Sep 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes signed Jan Jeník to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday, bringing the organization's contract total to 49 of 50 available s...

Day 3

20 Sep 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes had a day off in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday. But back in Arizona, news broke that the team's Executive Vice President of Co...

Camp Confidential

19 Sep 2023

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Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong joins the PHNX Coyotes Show in Melbourne, Australia to give his thoughts on training camp so far, discuss the trip D...

G'day Melbourne

19 Sep 2023

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After landing in Melbourne, Australia at 8:00 am on Monday, the Arizona Coyotes hit the ice for day one of Training Camp just hours later. Craig and L...

Australia Bound

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are heading to Australia for half of their training camp and a pair of exhibition games against the Los Angeles Kings. PHNX Sports...

All-Time Lineup

14 Sep 2023

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Which players belong in Arizona Coyotes’ all-time lineup of forwards, defenseman, goalies and coaches? On today's Throwback Thursday edition of the ...

Aussie Ambassador

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Darcy Hordichuk may not be the first name you think of when scrolling through the list of Arizona Coyotes alumni, but he played a key role in the team...

Rookie Camp Preview

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona Coyotes rookie camp begins Wednesday. Many of the team’s top prospects will be there including Logan Cooley, Conor Geekie and Josh Doan. But...

Keller Conjecture

11 Sep 2023

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Clayton Keller tied Keith Tkachuk’s single-season Coyotes points record last year. What’s possible as he enters the prime of his career? Can he ec...

2 Years of PHNX

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two years ago, PHNX and the PHNX Coyotes Podcast launched. Today, Craig, Petey and Leah celebrate and reflect on two years of shows, guests and all-ti...

Friend or Foe?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes don’t have a clear rival. The move to the Central Division took facetime away with familiar foes such as the LA Kings and Vegas ...

Calder Conversation

06 Sep 2023

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Chicago Blackhawks forward and 2023 top pick Connor Bedard is the overwhelming favorite to win the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. Which rook...

Trainer Talk

05 Sep 2023

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Jason Serbus was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Coyotes from 2008-2017 before leaving to take his current role with the Washington Capitals...

Occupational Options

04 Sep 2023

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What would Arizona Coyotes players do for work if they weren't playing professional hockey? In celebration of labor day, Craig, Leah and Petey asked a...

Russian Discussion

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are suddenly flush with Russian prospects in their pipeline. Craig and Leah discuss a few of them to flesh out some questions from...

Valley Icon

31 Aug 2023

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Shane Doan’s contributions to the Arizona Coyotes and the Valley go well beyond his on-ice achievements. He is the greatest captain in franchise his...

Coaching Carousel

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Mike Babcock, the New York Ranger’s Peter Laviolette, the Calgary Flames' Ryan Huska, the Anaheim Ducks' Greg Cronin, t...

Best Dressed

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Which North American professional sports league has the worst uniforms? Leah, Shawn, Petey & Craig debate the merits and failings of NFL, MLB, NBA and...

Moser Monday

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey, Craig and Leah take a deep dive on defenseman JJ Moser, looking at how the Coyotes selected him, his meteori...

Desert Dogs

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With International Dog Day coming up, what better time to spotlight the canines of the Arizona Coyotes organization? Craig, Leah and Petey highlight t...

Meet Zucker

24 Aug 2023

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Jason Zucker surprised a lot of people when he signed a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes as a free agent on July 1. Zucker joi...

Bear is Back

23 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have reached an agreement with head coach André Tourigny on a three-year contract extension. Tourigny's assistant coaches are als...

Yandle 2.0?

22 Aug 2023

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New Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his trade from the Los Angeles Kings to the Coyotes, the risk-rewa...

Schmaltzmas

21 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Nick Schmaltz to a 7-year contract with a $5.85 million AAV back in 2019. Schmaltz enters year five of that deal th...

Captain or No Captain?

18 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have not had a captain since Oliver Ekman-Larsson in 2021. Will head coach André Tourigny name a captain this season or continue ...

Redrafting 2016

17 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes selected Clayton Keller with the 7th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. Would Keller still be in Arizona in a redraft of that yea...

Expansion Dreams

16 Aug 2023

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If the NHL were to expand beyond its current 32 teams, which North American or European cities would make the most sense and which realignment proposa...

Richie Returns

15 Aug 2023

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Former Arizona Coyotes forward Brad Richardson joins the PHNX Coyotes show live in studio to discuss life after retirement, his new gig, his growing f...

Maccelli Monday

14 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes and Matias Maccelli recently agreed to a three-year, $10.275 million contract; good for an average annual value of $3.425 million....

Big 12 Meets NHL

11 Aug 2023

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Arizona State and Arizona are set to join the Big 12 in 2024, joining 14 teams in a conference that spans various cities around the country. Houston a...

Redrafting 2019

10 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes selected Victor Söderström with the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Would the same be true today? Or would Matthew Bold...

Arena Update

09 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have issued a letter of intent to purchase 41 acres in Mesa for the team’s new arena. The site is one of several still under con...

El Tigre?

09 Aug 2023

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Matt Dumba joined the show to discuss the evolution of his game, the opportunity ahead in Arizona and the nickname he wishe...

Dumbafounded

07 Aug 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes and free-agent defenseman Matt Dumba agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract on Sunday. What can the 29-year-old veteran still...

Early Futures

04 Aug 2023

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The start of the NHL season is still two months away, but the BetMGM Sportsbook app is full of futures for the Arizona Coyotes and beyond. The point t...

Coach's Corner

03 Aug 2023

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What makes a good NHL power play? Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Newell Brown, who was an assistant coach with the Arizona Coyotes from 2013-2017, join...

Devils' Advocate

02 Aug 2023

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It’s been a busy year for Sun Devil hockey and coach Greg Powers. Josh Doan turned pro after two seasons, ASU’s roster underwent significant chang...

Prospect Rankings

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes’ prospect pool is deeper than ever, but is there enough talent to carry the team into a playoff contender? On today’s PHNX Coy...

McBain Monday

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes and Jack McBain avoided arbitration on Sunday. McBain signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract good for an average annual value of...

TPSP: CHA-CHAING Budda Baker secures bag, Coyotes sign Logan Cooley

28 Jul 2023

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He requested a trade earlier this year, but Budda Baker is back with the Cardinals at training camp after receiving a significant raise–but not an e...

Goalies Galore

28 Jul 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes added four goalies to the mix this summer, bringing the organization’s total to seven in the system. Coyotes goaltending develop...

Redrafting 2015

27 Jul 2023

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The 2015 NHL Draft was one of the most anticipated drafts in years with Connor McDavid as the prize. That is, of course, until the Arizona Coyotes dro...

Cooley Time?

26 Jul 2023

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Per a source, there is momentum toward Logan Cooley signing his ELC to play for the Arizona Coyotes this season. This news comes after Cooley announce...

Mailbag Tuesday

25 Jul 2023

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On today’s Mailbag edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey, Leah and Craig discuss Patrice Bergeron’s retirement, then dive a little deeper int...

Guess the Lines

25 Jul 2023

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With most of the Coyotes’ offseason moves in the books, Leah, Petey and Craig take a stab at projecting forward lines, defense pairs and the goalten...

Brown(ie) Points

21 Jul 2023

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The NBA announced an in-season tournament, a new annual competition for all 30 teams that will debut in the 2023-24 season. While the NHL shut down th...

Stecher's Return

20 Jul 2023

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Troy Stecher signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1 after getting dealt to the Calgary Flames at the NHL trade deadline. Stecher jo...