PHNX Hockey Podcast

Way Back Wednesday

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 1996 NHL Draft is widely viewed as one of the worst drafts in league history, but there were still a couple of gems to be mined. Petey, Craig and ...

Minnesota Man Crush

18 Jul 2023

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Nick Bjugstad signed a 2-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1, returning to the desert after a stint with the Edmonton Oilers. Bjugstad joins ...

Mantanere Maccelli

17 Jul 2023

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There was a lot of news this weekend regarding the Arizona Coyotes restricted free agents. On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Leah and Craig discuss t...

Friday Funday

14 Jul 2023

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If you were an NHL player today, which teams would be on your no-trade list? On today’s Friday Funday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, the crew ...

Throwback Thursday

13 Jul 2023

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The 2003 NHL Draft is widely considered one of the deepest NHL Drafts ever, so of course the Arizona Coyotes, then Phoenix Coyotes, had no picks in th...

Taste of Tucson

12 Jul 2023

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The Tucson Roadrunners will add some new faces to the lineup next season. Some are AHL veterans hoping for another crack at the NHL, and some are upco...

Winners and Losers

11 Jul 2023

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It’s been a busy stretch in the NHL since the calendar flipped to July 1. Short-term deals have been the name of the game among NHL free agents. Whi...

Former Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers talks his career, what’s next and tales from the road

10 Jul 2023

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Former Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers joins the PHNX Coyotes crew live in studio to discuss what he’s been up to, what’s next, tales from...

Week in Review

07 Jul 2023

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It’s been a busy stretch for the Arizona Coyotes organization, from the NHL Draft to free agency and development camp. Logan Cooley and André Touri...

Bear Necessities

06 Jul 2023

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Arizona Coyotes head coach André Tourigny joins the PHNX Coyotes show live at the Ice Den Scottsdale to unveil his family’s much-hyped maple syrup ...

Dumba to AZ?

05 Jul 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes are reportedly pursuing free-agent defenseman Matt Dumba and have been from the get-go. The 28-year-old is widely regarded as the ...

A Step Forward

03 Jul 2023

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Bill Armstrong made good on his offseason goal to improve the Arizona Coyotes with a string of surprising NHL free agent signings over the weekend. Ja...

Free Agency Frenzy

01 Jul 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have signed seven free agents so far today: Jason Zucker, Nick Bjugstad, Troy Stecher, Alex Galchenyuk, Alexander Kerfoot, Matt Vi...

Free Agency Preview

30 Jun 2023

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It’s been a busy week for Bill Armstrong and the Arizona Coyotes and it’s just getting started. NHL Free Agency kicks off Saturday, just two days ...

Size Matters

30 Jun 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes drafted 10 players in rounds 2-7 of the 2023 NHL Draft, including three goaltenders. Every single one of the Coyotes’ 12 picks i...

Draft Day 1 Recap

29 Jun 2023

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Arizona Coyotes select Dmitriy Samashev and Daniil But in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube:...

Draft Preview

27 Jun 2023

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The NHL Draft is just one day away and Bill Armstrong and the Arizona Coyotes have two picks in the top-15… for now. How the top-5 shakes out impact...

Making Moves

26 Jun 2023

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Bill Armstrong and the Arizona Coyotes have already had a busy week leading up to the NHL Draft. On Saturday, the Yotes acquired defenseman Sean Durzi...

Mock Draft

23 Jun 2023

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The 2023 NHL Draft is just days away, so what better time to roll out our “mock drafts” to anticipate the selections? Plus, Gary Bettman spoke wit...

Bob McKenzie talks final 2023 NHL Draft rankings and potential picks for the Arizona Coyotes

22 Jun 2023

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TSN’s Bob McKenzie released his final prospect ranking today, a top-96 list that includes 14 honorable mentions. He joins the show to discuss the pr...

Wysh List

21 Jun 2023

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ESPN national NHL writer Greg Wyshysnki joins the show to discuss the recently completed Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights’ Cup worthin...

Draft Plans

20 Jun 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have 12 picks at the 2023 NHL Draft, including seven in the first three rounds. With a deeper pool of prospects than 2022, there i...

Arena Update

19 Jun 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes are considering multiple options to build their new arena, including sites in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix and on the Salt River Pima...

A Scout's POV

16 Jun 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have 12 picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft. Former Arizona Coyotes Director of Amateur Scouting Tim Bernhardt joins the show to ...

Biggest Needs

15 Jun 2023

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Bill Armstrong and the Arizona Coyotes enter this summer with 12 draft picks, a handful of UFAs and RFAs and upward of $27 million in cap space. The C...

King of the Hill

14 Jun 2023

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Adin Hill and the Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup Champions. For the second season in a row, a former Arizona Coyotes goaltender has won the Cup,...

Better Late Than Never

13 Jun 2023

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Most of the focus on the NHL Draft is in the first round, but the Arizona Coyotes have actually nailed some picks in later rounds. For example, Daniel...

Will the Arizona Coyotes be better or worse next season?

12 Jun 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes outperformed the expectations of many in the 2022-23 season, finishing with 70 points, a 13-point improvement over the season befo...

Doan's Departure

09 Jun 2023

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Shane Doan is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs front office as a Special Adviser to new general manager Brad Treliving. He’ll assist on all day-to-da...

Best at 12

08 Jun 2023

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There’s been a lot of talk about who the Arizona Coyotes could pick with the 6th overall pick at the 2023 NHL Draft, but what about the 12th pick? T...

Craig's List

07 Jun 2023

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The 2023 NHL Draft is just three weeks away. The Arizona Coyotes own picks #6 and #12, two picks with no consensus choice among draft experts. TSN Dir...

Inside the NHL Scouting Combine with former Arizona Coyotes forward Brendan Perlini

06 Jun 2023

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The NHL Scouting Combine is this week, the last big event before the 2023 Draft. What’s it like to participate in the combine? Former Arizona Coyote...

Committed Commish

05 Jun 2023

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly addressed the media ahead of game one of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. When asked...

Cup Final Preview

02 Jun 2023

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It’s a sun belt battle between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights for the 2023 Stanley Cup. Former Arizona Coyotes Adin Hill, Phil Kessel...

The Right Fit?

01 Jun 2023

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Brad Treliving has officially been named general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The former Arizona Coyotes assistant general manager and Calgary ...

It's a Coyotes Life

31 May 2023

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Fans and media around North America are quick to chastise the Arizona Coyotes, calling for relocation and saying hockey doesn’t belong in the desert...

Stay Golden

30 May 2023

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André Tourigny, Shane Doan, Lawson Crouse, Jack McBain and Michael Carcone are bringing home the gold after Team Canada’s win at the IIHF World Cha...

Butterfly Effect

29 May 2023

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The Florida Panthers await their Stanley Cup Final opponent, a position they’re in against all odds. In fact, a regular season game between the Pitt...

Unique Proposal

26 May 2023

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From the moment that Tempe rejected the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district, fans all over the world began to propose potenti...

TPSP Temperature Check: Who will be the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns; Does DeAndre Hopkins want out?

25 May 2023

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The Phoenix Suns are in the market for a new head coach after firing Monty Williams. According to a report, Mat Ishbia has narrowed down the candidate...

Championship Season

25 May 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes aren’t in the NHL playoffs, but there’s still a number of Coyotes players and prospects vying for championships. Dylan Guenthe...

Core Impact

24 May 2023

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The failed Tempe vote leaves the Arizona Coyotes homeless once again. As ownership scrambles to find a solution, there are more questions than answers...

No Läck of Fun

23 May 2023

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Former NHL goalie and current Arizona State Sun Devils volunteer coach Eddie Läck joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his current role, the evo...

Plan B?

22 May 2023

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Tempe citizens’ decision to reject the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district has left the team scrambling to find a long-term...

TPSP Coyotes Conundrum: The proposed arena in Tempe is rejected, what is next for Clayton Keller and the team?

19 May 2023

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Arizona Coyotes proposed arena is voted against, what is next for Clayton Keller and the team?Description: On Tuesday the Arizona Coyotes and their fa...

Who the Arizona Coyotes could target with picks #6 and #12 in the 2023 NHL Draft with Chris Peters

19 May 2023

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The 2023 NHL Draft is just over a month away. Who should the Arizona Coyotes target with the 6th and 12th picks? NHL Draft and prospects analyst Chris...

Double Agent

18 May 2023

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NHL player agents Scott and Brian Bartlett join the show to discuss the evolving role of player agents, daily duties, the Arizona Coyotes’ arena pre...

What Now?

17 May 2023

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Arizona Coyotes fans were left stunned Tuesday night after Tempe citizens voted against propositions 301, 302 and 303. The future of the team now hang...

BREAKING: Tempe votes NO, blocking Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district

17 May 2023

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The future of the Arizona Coyotes hangs in the balance after propositions 301, 302 and 303 failed to pass. The measures would have allowed the Coyotes...

Everything you need to know ahead of the vote on the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena in Tempe

15 May 2023

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On Tuesday, Tempe voters will decide the fate of the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district. A yes-vote on proposition 301, 3...

Finally a Finalist

12 May 2023

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Clayton Keller is a Masterton Trophy finalist alongside Kris Letang and Alex Stalock, the first time an Arizona Coyotes player has been nominated for ...

USA Prospect Musings

11 May 2023

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The USNTDP has altered the face of USA Hockey by bringing the nation's top young players together to drive them to greater heights. The program has a ...

The Blues-print

10 May 2023

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The St. Louis Blues are the only team in the last decade to win a Stanley Cup with no first or second overall picks on their roster. As bad NHL Draft ...

No Justice

09 May 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have yet to move up in an NHL Draft Lottery. The Yotes will pick sixth and twelfth (via the Ottawa Senators) at the 2023 NHL Draft...

Lottery Lowdown

09 May 2023

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The Chicago Blackhawks win the Bedard sweepstakes and the Arizona Coyotes' lack of draft luck strikes again as they remain in place in the NHL Draft L...

Dylan Guenther’s hat trick highlights another high-scoring night of hockey in the NHL & WHL playoffs

05 May 2023

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Dylan Guenther’s 4-point night led at least one Seattle team to victory Thursday night, as the Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Kamloops Blazers 8-...

Draft Lottery Preview

04 May 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes have a history of bad lottery luck. Will this be the year things change? The Yotes have a 7.5% chance of landing the first pick, a...

Top 2023 NHL Draft targets for the Arizona Coyotes with prospects analyst Corey Pronman

03 May 2023

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Connor Bedard leads Corey Pronman’s final 2023 NHL Draft rankings, but who else should Arizona Coyotes fans know outside of Bedard and Adam Fantilli...

Round Two Preview

02 May 2023

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The second round of the NHL playoffs are officially set with the New Jersey Devils’ game 7 win over the New York Rangers. Who will reach the confere...

Is the Boston Bruins’ first-round upset the biggest collapse in NHL history?

01 May 2023

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The Boston Bruins stunned the hockey world on Sunday when the Florida Panthers won the first-round matchup in game 7’s overtime. The Bruins’ regul...

Friday Funday

28 Apr 2023

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The first round of the NHL playoffs have been chaotic and the tides are shifting with the Tampa Bay staving off elimination and the New Jersey Devils ...

TED talk: Former Tempe mayors Hugh Hallman, Neil Giuliano discuss the Coyotes’ landmark proposal

27 Apr 2023

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Former Tempe mayors Hugh Hallman and Neil Giuliano join the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to lend some historical perspective to the Arizona Coyotes’ propose...

As the NHL playoffs’ first round nears its frenetic finish, a look at storylines, potential upsets

26 Apr 2023

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Can the depleted Avalanche survive? Will the home team ever win in the Devils-Rangers series? Are we destined for a glut of game 7s? Petey and Craig g...

Shane Doan talks Hockey Canada, World Championship, Memorial Cup, Josh and his so-called retirement

25 Apr 2023

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Coyotes executive Shane Doan joins Petey and Craig to discuss his role with Hockey Canada, the upcoming World Championship, his junior team hosting th...

The Coyotes’ offseason priorities include a new arena, a new broadcast deal and existing free agents

24 Apr 2023

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What are the Arizona Coyotes' priorities as they head into perhaps the most pivotal offseason in franchise history? Petey and Craig take a look at eve...

A look at the best early storylines in the NHL playoffs including Patrice Bergeron’s playing status

21 Apr 2023

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Petey and Craig go around the NHL to check in on the always-surprising Stanley Cup playoffs, where the officiating has been uneven, presumed Hart Trop...

Diehards' Choice Awards

20 Apr 2023

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Welcome to the inaugural PHNX Diehards’ Choice Awards, in which the fans choose the winners of year-end Arizona Coyotes awards! Who was the Yotes’...

Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez answers YOUR TED-related questions

19 Apr 2023

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The vote on the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district in Tempe is just four weeks away. Coyotes president and CEO Xavier A. Gut...

What is Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong’s outlook for the team moving forward?

18 Apr 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes’ 2022-23 season is in the books but the work is just beginning for GM Bill Armstrong. With the NHL Draft lottery, Draft and free...

Western Conference Playoff Preview with Sportsnet's Jeff Marek

17 Apr 2023

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The NHL’s Western Conference saw a lot of movement this season, with the playoff seeding still undecided until the very last day. Can the Colorado A...

Eastern Conference Playoff Preview with ESPN's Ryan Clark

16 Apr 2023

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After a battle royale in the NHL’s Eastern Conference, the playoff matchups are set. What are the most compelling storylines in the first round? Are...

That's a Wrap

14 Apr 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes' 2022-23 season is officially in the books. What's the assessment of this year's squad? What went well and what didn't?Craig, Pete...

Fin.

14 Apr 2023

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Clayton Keller tied Keith Tkachuk’s Arizona Coyotes single season point record, but Conor Garland and the Vancouver Canucks spoiled fan appreciation...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the upcoming Tempe vote, Mullett Arena & the Coyotes’ future

13 Apr 2023

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joined the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss the upcoming Tempe vote on the Coyotes' proposed arena and entertainment dist...

Beyond Expectations

11 Apr 2023

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As the NHL regular season comes to a close, we take a look back at our pre-season predictions for the Arizona Coyotes and NHL playoffs and see how we ...

One to Go

11 Apr 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes are 81 games down with 1 to go after a disappointing loss to Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken. Jack McBain scored the Coyotes’...

Duck Yeah!

09 Apr 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes' losing streak is finally over thanks to Barrett Hayton's overtime heroics. Clayton Keller is now just one point away from tying K...

End of the Road

07 Apr 2023

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Barrett Hayton and Laurent Dauphin scored for the Arizona Coyotes, but the Seattle Kraken dominated for the second straight game. The Coyotes have now...

Hobey Hopeful

05 Apr 2023

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Arizona Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley is one of the 2023 Hobey Baker Award finalists alongside Minnesota Golden Gophers teammate Matthew Knies and top...

TED Talk

04 Apr 2023

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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods reiterated his support for the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena & entertainment district in a KTAR interview on Monday, again...

Sleepy in Seattle

04 Apr 2023

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The losing skid continues as the Arizona Coyotes drop their 8th straight game, this time to Jared McCann and the Seattle Kraken. This is the 3rd strai...

Magic is Gone

02 Apr 2023

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It was not the Arizona Coyotes’ night, falling 7-2 to Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks with no Mullett Magic in sight. Miloš Keleman scored hi...

Star Struck

01 Apr 2023

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Jason Robertson played a role in four of five goals for the Dallas Stars, who outworked the Arizona Coyotes to leave Mullett Arena with a 5-2 win. Cla...

The Case for Calder

29 Mar 2023

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Matias Maccelli is having quite the rookie season for the Arizona Coyotes, leading all NHL rookies in assists and sitting second in points behind only...

Crunch Time

28 Mar 2023

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The NHL playoffs are just two weeks away and it’s crunch time for a number of teams. Can the Ottawa Senators overcome Jakob Chychrun’s injury and ...

Sp-oiled

28 Mar 2023

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Matias Maccelli and Barrett Hayton scored two goals each but the Arizona Coyotes couldn’t overcome Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Lawson Cr...

Matinee Milestone

26 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller continues to make Arizona Coyotes history with his 80th point of the season on his 36th goal. Keller’s tally helped the Yotes mount a...

Rocky Mountain Low

25 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller scored his 35th goal of the season to earn his 79th point, but the Arizona Coyotes couldn’t overcome Cale Makar and the Colorado Aval...

TPSP: Spring Cleaning - Are Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns still on track? Will Zac Gallen shine as Opening Day Starter?

24 Mar 2023

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Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns lose yet again to a team they should have beaten, is the team still in a good place or is it time for fans to hit th...

Classic Coyotes

23 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller's two goals tonight put him to points closer to breaking the all-time Arizona Coyotes point record. His effort was enough to help the C...

Streak Broken

22 Mar 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes’ point streak is finally broken after eight straight with at least a point. Barrett Hayton scored his 15th of the season and Cla...

The Isobel Cup championship game is coming to Arizona? PHF commissioner Reagan Carey tells us why

20 Mar 2023

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Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey joins the PHNX Coyotes show to discuss the Isobel Cup championship at Mullett Arena and the state ...

Unstoppable

19 Mar 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes simply can’t be stopped. The Yotes took down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 for their fourth straight win, sixth straight win at hom...

Nice

17 Mar 2023

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The Arizona Coyotes continue to be unstoppable at Mullett Arena, taking down Rick Tocchet, Conor Garland and the Vancouver Canucks for points in seven...

Geeking on Goalies

15 Mar 2023

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InGoal Magazine’s Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss Connor Ingram, Karel Vejmelka, goaltending gear, the Reverse VH, Vezina voting and innovat...

Milestone Night

15 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller had a milestone night, becoming the first Arizona Coyotes player since 2011-12 to score 30 goals in a season and reach the 70-point mar...

Making Roadrunners History

13 Mar 2023

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Tucson Roadrunners forward Michael Carcone is having a historic season with the Arizona Coyotes’ AHL club. On Friday, Carcone surpassed Chris Muelle...

Fight Night

13 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller scored the game-tying and game-winning goal for the Arizona Coyotes, his 28th and 29th of the season, in a heated contest against the M...

Mile-High Sigh

12 Mar 2023

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Clayton Keller’s 27th goal of the season broke his career high in points with 66, but the Arizona Coyotes fell to Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalan...

Mullett Magic

10 Mar 2023

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Ivan Prosvetov came up big for the Arizona Coyotes, stopping 39 of 40 shots on goal to defeat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Brett Ritchie scored his fi...