PHNX Hockey Podcast

State of the Coyotes

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The May 16 vote on the Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena and entertainment district is fast approaching. Coyotes president and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez...

Blues Lose

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Five different Arizona Coyotes players scored against Jordan Binnington tonight in the Yotes’ 6-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. Christian Fischer, N...

Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong explains the team’s moves at the NHL trade deadline

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traded away Jakob Chychrun, Shayne Gostisbehere, Nick Bjugstad, Troy Stecher, Nick Ritchie, ...

Devil of a Time

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes stormed back from a two-goal deficit to send the game to overtime before falling to Nico Hischier and the New Jersey Devils. Matia...

20 to go...

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shayne Gostisbehere scored in his first game with the Carolina Hurricanes versus his former team as the Canes took down the Arizona Coyotes 6-1. Lawso...

TPSP: Just the Beginning - Kevin Durant makes his debut for Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes trade Jakob Chychrun

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Phoenix Suns to help the team beat the Charlotte Hornets. The Arizona Coyotes wrap up the NHL Trade Deadline with...

Money Matters

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun, Shayne Gostisbehere, Nick Bjugstad, Troy Stecher, Nick Ritchie, Cam Dineen and Jon Gillies are on their way out, and Michael Kesselrin...

So Long, Boys

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes traded Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators and Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the team’s 4-2 loss to ...

BREAKING: Arizona Coyotes trade Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes traded Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2023 1st round pick, a conditional 2024 2nd round pick ...

No Tank You

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack McBain was one assist short of a Gordie Howe hat trick as the Arizona Coyotes took down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on the day the Hawks traded Pa...

Prey

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shayne Gostisbehere scored a shorthanded goal to earn his 300th NHL point, but it was all downhill from there for the Arizona Coyotes. Roman Josi and ...

TPSP New Kids On The Block: The Arizona Cardinals have a new OC and DC

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Cardinals have announced that Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis will be their new offensive and defensive coordinators. Were these the right hi...

Where's Whitney?

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where’s Whitney? Former Arizona Coyotes forward Ray Whitney stops by the PHNX Coyotes Podcast live in studio to discuss what he’s up to, his role ...

Down in Flames

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes’ 9-game point streak has finally come to an end. After being down 3-1 in the 2nd period, the Calgary Flames stormed back and sco...

Trade Watch

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL trade deadline is just 10 days away and Jakob Chychrun is still out of the Arizona Coyotes lineup for “trade-related reasons.” Is a Chychr...

Up the I-10

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Tucson Roadrunners won their 6th straight game at home over the weekend with a sweep of the Henderson Silver Knights. The Arizona Coyotes’ AHL a...

Bye-Bye Bedard

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the 6th time in eight games, the Arizona Coyotes went to overtime to earn points in their 9th straight game. This time, Barrett Hayton scored the ...

Hollywood Horrors

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After being down 5-1 in the 1st period, the Arizona Coyotes stormed back to score four unanswered goals before ultimately falling to the LA Kings in a...

Never Tell Me The Odds!

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connor Ingram set an NHL record for the most saves in a first ever career shutout in his 47-save performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Clayton ...

Has Jakob Chychrun played his last game as an Arizona Coyote?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Jakob Chychrun trade rumors have run rampant since the Arizona Coyotes scratched him for “trade related” reasons on Saturday and Monday night....

Yay?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second game in a row, Jakob Chychrun was a scratch for the Arizona Coyotes in the team’s win over Roman Josi and the Nashville Predators. La...

Out of Tune

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun was a healthy scratch for the Arizona Coyotes tonight for “trade related” reasons. The Yotes maybe could have used the D-man in the...

Tank Technique

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Chicago Blackhawks prevailed in OT over the Arizona Coyotes, but the only brought them one point closer to the Yotes in the standings. Nick Bjugst...

Decisions, Decisions

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. Labor Secretary & former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run NHLPA. What impact does this have on the p...

Trade Deadline Preview

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun’s name has been in trade talks for close to a year, and with the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, rumors have begun to swirl. But...

BONUS: Minnesota trivia with Arizona Coyotes forwards Nick Bjugstad and Travis Boyd

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes took on the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. Petey sat down with Nick Bjugstad and Travis Boyd to test their Minnesota knowledge on...

You Betcha

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun scored two goals and Jack McBain scored a breakaway beauty to complete the Arizona Coyotes’ come-from-behind win and take down the Mi...

Flori-Dull

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller scored two goals and had one assist for the Central Division in the first game on Saturday, but the Atlantic Division went on to win it...

The upcoming vote on the Coyotes’ proposed arena with Tempe City councilmember Randy Keating

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The vote that determines whether or not the Arizona Coyotes proposed arena and entertainment district gets approved is looming. Tempe City councilmemb...

Midseason Review

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are 16-28-6 after 50 games this season and currently rank 29th in the NHL. What’s the state of the Yotes at the All-Star break? ...

Arizona High School Hockey Championship heads to Mullett Arena

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Desert Vista Thunder take on the Notre Dame Prep Saints this Saturday in the Arizona High School Hockey Association D1 State Championship at Mulle...

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller discusses his third NHL All-Star appearance

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller is headed to Florida this weekend to represent the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL All-Star game. Keller joins the show to discuss his third...

Highs and Lows

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s just past the midway point of the NHL season, and things are starting to heat up. Bruce Boudreau was the first coach to get fired this year, is...

Bring on the Break

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Connor Ingram kept the Arizona Coyotes in it, setting a career-high in saves, but Trevor Zegras scored the overtime winner to cap off this heated matc...

St. Loser

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Schmaltz scored his first career hat trick and Karel Vejmelka earned his fourth career shutout as the Arizona Coyotes dominated the St. Louis Blu...

Skatin’ for Leighton, Kachinas and women in hockey with Arizona Coyotes ambassador Lyndsey Fry

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona Coyotes senior director of hockey business development Lyndsey Fry joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to talk about Skatin’ for Leighton, Kachin...

Quack Attack

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barrett Hayton and Nick Schmaltz scored for the Arizona Coyotes, but Juuso Välimäki received a game misconduct and was ejected in the Yotes 5-2 blow...

Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong shares his perspective on the state of the team

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the state of the Arizona Coyotes’ rebuild? General Manager Bill Armstrong joins the show live in studio to discuss the tank, the trade dead...

Desert Nights > Golden Knights

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller recorded his second career hat trick to lead the Arizona Coyotes past Phil Kessel and the Vegas Golden Knights at Mullett Arena. Dylan ...

Tank You Very Much

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second straight game, the Arizona Coyotes got shut out 4-0. The loss to the Stars in Dallas is the team’s 15th straight road loss. Connor In...

ALL CAPS

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Arizona Coyotes had a big night in the Washington Capitals' 4-0 win over the Yotes. Dylan Strome scored twice and Darcy Kuemper got a shutout a...

Capital Gains

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit Mullett Arena and the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. The Athletic’s Capitals beat writer, Tarik E...

10th Time's the Charm

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes FINALLY won their first since December 29 versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, 10 games ago. Nick Bjugstad, Travis Boyd and Dylan Guent...

Flight Problems

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second game in two nights, the Arizona Coyotes lost 2-1, this time to the Winnipeg Jets. Clayton Keller scored and Karel Vejmelka made 22 save...

Eight Straight

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse scored for the Arizona Coyotes, but Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild held on to win 2-1. This is the Coyotes’ 8th straight loss ...

Bad for Bedard

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller was ejected, but the Arizona Coyotes still made it competitive in a chippy game and eventual loss to the Ottawa Senators. Dylan Guenthe...

Are the Arizona Coyotes still in play for Connor Bedard? Chris Peters shares his perspective

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NHL draft and prospect analyst Chris Peters just returned from the World Junior Championship in Halifax. What was his overall impression of the tourna...

Shark Tank

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barrett Hayton and Christian Fischer scored for the Arizona Coyotes, but the Yotes dropped their 6th straight game in an important tank loss to the Sa...

The Skid Continues

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Guenther returned to the Arizona Coyotes’ lineup but Jake Guentzel and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their own losing streak and the Yotes’...

😴

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes dropped their 12th straight road game, moving to 0-10-2 in the past 12 road games and 1-13-3 in the past 17 road games. Connor Ing...

Road Kill

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes dropped their 11th straight game on the road, falling 6-2 to Kevin Hayes and the Philadelphia Flyers. Meanwhile, Clayton Keller wa...

The Next Tier of Arizona Coyotes Prospects

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Petey, Leah and Craig take a look at the next tier of Arizona Coyotes prospects who may or may not play a role in of the team’s future, including fo...

Florida Man Beats Yotes

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Tkachuk’s hat trick and Eric Staal’s two goals were too much for the Arizona Coyotes. Clayton Keller, Jakob Chychrun and Nick Bjugstad sco...

Who should represent the Arizona Coyotes at the NHL All Star game?

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL All Star game is a month away. Who should represent the Arizona Coyotes this year? Craig, Petey and Leah go through the list and give the pros...

Drop the Ball

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Travis Boyd and Christian Fischer scored in the Arizona Coyotes’ red-hot 1st period, but the Yotes couldn’t overcome Brayden Point, Victor Hedman ...

TPSP: New Year, New Team

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was a rough year for teams in Arizona. What should Devin Booker and the Suns do in 2023 to get over the hump? And can Kyler Murray and the Cardin...

Yotes Own the Leafs

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes completed the season sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs, defeating Auston Matthews’ squad for the fourth straight time. Barrett Ha...

Trolling Toronto

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming to town. That means we'll get the first definitive media takes on Mullett Arena, the Coyotes’ roster, the suitabi...

Avalanche of Goals

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse and Jakob Chychrun had 3 points each, Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller and Michael Carcone scored, and the Arizona Coyotes continued their ...

State of the Avs

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche visit Mullett Arena Tuesday night to take on the Arizona Coyotes. What can the Coyotes expect from the injury-la...

On the Nice List

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Schmaltz scored to keep his point streak alive and Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves to lift the Arizona Coyotes past the LA Kings in a shootout victo...

The Christmas Episode

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this holiday special episode, Leah, Petey and Craig share their favorite Christmas memories, discuss the best and worst Christmas traditions, music...

Loss Vegas

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Juuso Välimäki and Christian Fischer scored for the Arizona Coyotes but the Vegas Golden Knights capitalized on turnovers to defeat the Yotes 5-2.Jo...

Around the NHL: Ovi chases history, Bruins keep on rolling

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Petey and Craig go around the NHL to ponder Alex Ovechkin’s final career goal total, the Boston Bruins' torrid pace, Cale Makar’s uncommon sportsm...

Hab Nots

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Despite outshooting their opponent for just the third time this year, Clayton Keller, Jakob Chychrun and the Arizona Coyotes suffered a heartbreaking ...

Tage Fright

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Barrett Hayton scored his first goal of the 2022-23 season, but the Arizona Coyotes couldn’t keep up with Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres. The ...

Home Ice Advantage

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller scored twice and Nick Schmaltz had 3 assists in the Arizona Coyotes’ win over Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders. Shayne Gostisb...

Seattle Kraken AGM Rick Olczyk joins the show to discuss the team’s success and the opening of its new AHL building in Coachella Valley

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seattle Kraken AGM Rick Olczyk joins the show to discuss the team’s success and the opening of its new AHL building in Coachella Valley. What’s dr...

Shark Attack

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse and Nick Bjugstad scored for the Arizona Coyotes, but the comeback fell short against Erik Karlsson and the San Jose Sharks. Join Leah, ...

Gritty Win

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller scored the overtime winner to complete his first career hat trick, lifting the Arizona Coyotes over the Philadelphia Flyers. Nick Ritch...

Home Sweet Home

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The curse is over! The Arizona Coyotes defeated the Boston Bruins in dramatic fashion, ending a 19-game losing streak dating back to 2009. Lawson Crou...

TPSP: Thank U, Next!

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a rough week for Arizona sports… The Phoenix Suns have been struggling on the court after their season got off to a hot start, the Arizona Co...

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods joins to discuss Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena & entertainment district

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mayor of Tempe Corey Woods joins the show to discuss Arizona Coyotes’ proposed arena & entertainment district. What is the general feeling among the...

Coming Home

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Edmonton Oilers scored 8 goals on 35 shots, absolutely destroying the Arizona Coyotes in their final game of their 14-game road trip. Connor McDav...

Around the NHL: The Coaching Hot Seat

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're a quarter of the way through the NHL season. Which coaches around the league are in the hot seat? Who will get fired first? Craig, Petey and Lea...

Flamed Out

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes dropped to 1-6-3 in their last 10 games as Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames scored in the final few minutes to take down the Yot...

HKTDD

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves but penalties once again bit the Arizona Coyotes in loss to Conor Garland, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Vancouver Canucks...

TPSP: Wild'n Out!

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Phoenix Suns are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are ballin’ out while Chris Paul remains out, but is Charle...

LA LA Loss

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes allowed four unanswered goals in collapse against the LA Kings. Christian Fischer scored a shorthanded goal and Karel Vejmelka mad...

What does the Tempe City Council’s vote signify?

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday night, the Tempe City Council voted 7-0 in support of all three parts of the Arizona Coyotes' arena and entertainment district proposal. Wh...

Around the NHL: Who Should Be Worried?

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the American Thanksgiving cutoff has passed, which teams should be worried and which teams will be ok? How do things stand with goalies aroun...

Land of 10,000 Ls

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse and JJ Moser scored late to bring the Arizona Coyotes within one but Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild held on for the win.Join Lea...

Motown Madness

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun scored his first goal of the season in the final seconds to send the Arizona Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings to extra time in thrilling f...

The Thanksgiving Episode

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! On this special episode, Craig, Leah and Petey discuss their favorite (and least favorite) things about Thanksgiving, attempt to r...

Rowdy in Raleigh

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawson Crouse scored two goals and Karel Vejmelka recorded his second shut out of the season as the Arizona Coyotes defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4...

Arizona Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley joins the show

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Logan Cooley and the Minnesota Golden Gophers travel to Tempe this weekend to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Cooley joins the ...

Sad-ville

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jakob Chychrun and Nick Schmaltz returned to the lineup and Nick Bjugstad scored twice but the Nashville Predators prevailed in the 7th round of the s...

Friday Funday

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a hodgepodge of a Fun Friday episode as Leah, Craig and Petey preview the weekend ahead for the Coyotes, Roadrunners and ASU hockey before things...

What Happens in Vegas...

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller extended his point streak to six games but the Arizona Coyotes couldn’t overcome Alex Pietrangelo and the Vegas Golden Knights. Phil ...

Around the NHL: The American Thanksgiving Cutoff is Coming

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The all-important American Thanksgiving cutoff is upon us. Which teams currently in a playoff spot will make it and which teams will fall short? Plus,...

TNT hockey analyst Rick Tocchet joins the show to discuss the top NHL storylines this season

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TNT hockey analyst and former Arizona Coyotes player and coach Rick Tocchet joins the show to discuss all the top storylines around the NHL so far thi...

Midtown Meltdown

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clayton Keller kept the NHL’s 3rd-ranked power play alive but Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers capitalized on mistakes and took down the Ari...

Streak Busted

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Led by one of the NHL's best power plays, the Arizona Coyotes look to win their 4th straight game to start their 14-game road trip, as Christian Fisch...

TPSP: The Hard Knocks Life

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the Tempe City Council voted to move forward with negotiations for the Arizona Coyotes proposed arena and entertainment district, it will now be...

Keep it Rolling

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes keep it rolling and take down the New York Islanders for their 3rd straight win, 4th straight on the road. Karel Vejmelka earned h...

BREAKING: Tempe City Council votes to send Arizona Coyotes' proposed arena and entertainment district to public vote

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tempe City Council has unanimously voted to send the Arizona Coyotes' proposed hockey arena and entertainment district to referendum. Tempe reside...

Down the I-10 with Tucson Roadrunners forward Michael Carcone and head coach Steve Potvin

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tucson Roadrunners are off to a 6-2 start and currently hold second place in the AHL's Pacific Division. Petey and Leah take a trip Down the I-10 ...

Waggin'

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes took down Tage Thompson and the Buffalo Sabres to win their 2nd game in a row, improving to one game below a .500 record. What is ...

Around the NHL with The Boston Globe's Kevin Paul Dupont

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a tumultuous weekend in the NHL with the Boston Bruins' signing and subsequent release of Mitchell Miller. The Boston Globe's Kevin Paul Dup...

Capital Offense

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Ritchie scored twice in the 3rd period to lift the Arizona Coyotes past Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in DC. Join Leah, Petey and Cra...