PHNX Hockey Podcast
Episodes
Too Many Men?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last night's game 4 between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning ended with a bang. Were there too many men on the ice? Craig and Leah break...
Catching Up With Josh Doan and Matthew Knies
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona-born NHL prospects Josh Doan and Matthew Knies join the show to talk about their youth hockey academy, their friendship, growing up playing ho...
Trade Talk Tuesday: Keith Tkachuk
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Trade Talk Tuesday, Petey, Craig and Leah dive into the trade tree of the Keith Tkachuk trade. What were the circumstances around the trade...
No Awards Here
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL Awards are tomorrow night and there are no Arizona Coyotes players or front office staff nominated. In fact, the Arizona Coyotes’ overall hi...
The Long Game
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche are facing off in the Stanley Cup Final, but these teams haven’t always been the powerhouses they are...
The Road to Tempe
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that the Tempe City Council has voted to move forward with negotiations for the Coyotes' proposed arena and entertainment district. Now what? ...
Stanley Cup Final Preview
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning are facing off for the NHL’s top prize: the Stanley Cup. Will Darcy Kuemper and the Avalanche sto...
Trade Talk Tuesday: Darcy Kuemper
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Trade Talk Tuesday, Craig, Petey and Leah dive into both ends of the Darcy Kuemper trade, from his acquisition to the Arizona Coyotes to hi...
Catching Up With Xavier Gutierrez
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona Coyotes president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez joins to talk the proposed arena project in Tempe, sharing an arena with ASU, future plans for the ...
On the Verge
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Guenther and the Edmonton Oil Kings are one win away from securing the Western Hockey League Championship and going to the Memorial Cup. In the ...
What Makes a Dynasty?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With one more Stanley Cup, the Tampa Bay Lightning have the chance to become the most dominant team of the post-lockout and salary-cap era. What makes...
Talking NHL Draft and Prospects With Chris Peters
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL Draft is one month away. Who will the Arizona Coyotes draft 3rd overall? What can the team accomplish with all of their picks?NHL Draft and pr...
Trade Talk Tuesday: Antoine Vermette
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Trade Talk Tuesday episode, we break down the Antoine Vermette trade. What were the circumstances around his acquisition, the long-term eff...
Conference Finals Craziness
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Smith and the Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of elimination against Darcy Kuemper and the Colorado Avalanche. In the east, Riley Nash and the T...
It's a New Dawn It's a New Day
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the BRAND NEW edition of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! Join co-hosts Makayla Perkins and Chierstin Susel as they discuss this weeks Valley Pe...
The Morning After
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the morning after the Tempe City Council voted yes to move forward in negotiations with the Arizona Coyotes to build an arena in Tempe. Leah, Pet...
One Step Closer
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tempe City Council has voted to move forward with the Arizona Coyotes’ proposal to build a professional hockey arena, hotels, offices, retail an...
Inside the Combine
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL Scouting Combine is this week. Shane Wright, Logan Cooley and Juraj Slafkovsky are among the 96 prospects in attendance. What goes on at this ...
Trade Talk Tuesday: Daniel Brière
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Trade Talk Tuesday, we break down the Daniel Brière trade and all its ramifications. Why did GM Mike Barnett do it? What became of Chris G...
NHL Playoff Preview: Round 3
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Arizona Coyotes goaltenders Darcy Kuemper and Mike Smith will face off in the Western Conference Final for the Colorado Avalanche and the Edmon...
BIG Q'S: The Biggest Offseason Questions
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are some BIG unanswered questions facing the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes and the Phoenix Suns during their offseason. Will the Cardinals ...
Friday Fun
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Smith, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Calgary Flames in thrilling fashion last night. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes (aka t...
Around the NHL (and the World)
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second round of the NHL playoffs is heating up and the 2022 IIHF World Championship is underway. On this Around the NHL episode, Craig, Petey and ...
Talking Prospects with TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TSN’s Director of Scouting Craig Button joins to talk about the upcoming NHL Draft, prospects and who the Arizona Coyotes could select 3rd overall. ...
Wandering the Desert, Episode 3: End of an Era
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The drama heats up between the Coyotes and the city of Glendale, eventually ending in a breakup, and both parties say they're better for it. It's the ...
Trade Talk Tuesday: Teemu Selänne
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first edition of Trade Talk Tuesday, where we break down past Arizona Coyotes' trades. Up first: the Teemu Selänne trade. What was the...
Mock Monday
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, we’re doing an NHL and Arizona Coyotes mock draft... Right? Join Craig, Petey and Leah for Mock Monday! Learn more about your ad cho...
The Phoenix Suns had an early exit from the NBA Playoffs, what else do we wish was still around?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DeAndre Ayton, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns were knocked out of the playoffs by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks earlier than many of us may ...
Checking in on Dylan Guenther
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Guenther and the Edmonton Oil Kings are in the midst of a playoff run. Craig, Petey and Leah check in on Guenther, what he’s accomplished this...
Does Size Matter?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Cooley very well could be the Arizona Coyotes' pick in this upcoming NHL Draft. Cooley, who is listed at 5'10" by NHL Central Scouting, is consi...
Battle of Alberta
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are facing off in the playoffs for the first time since 1991. What is the significance of this matchup? Calgary...
Wandering the Desert, Episode 2: The move out West
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Coyotes played their first game in Glendale in 2003, but their issues as a franchise are just beginning. Even in the midst of bankruptcy and adver...
Worst Coyotes Draft Picks of All Time
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig and Petey take a look back at the the Coyotes' dubious draft history of far too many misses in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices...
NHL Playoff Preview: Round 2
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After five game 7's over the weekend, the second round matchups of the NHL playoffs are finally set. Who will move on to the conference final?Leah, Cr...
The Best Athletes Drafted by Arizona Sports Teams
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the best players ever drafted by the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Coyotes?Leah Merrall, Shane Dieffenbach...
Best Ever Drafted?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes will pick 3rd overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. Will this player have a long-term impact on the team? And how have other top picks fa...
Around the NHL: First-Round Madness
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first round of the NHL playoffs is coming to a head, with four elimination games tonight. In today's Around the NHL episode, Petey, Craig and Leah...
Talking Prospects With Corey Pronman
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know the Arizona Coyotes will pick 3rd overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, the next question is: who will they pick?Senior NHL prospects writer...
Wandering the Desert, Episode 1: The Arizona Coyotes are born
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Coyotes came to Phoenix from Winnipeg in the 90’s and ignited a new fanbase in the desert. After years of sharing a home with the Suns, the team...
Arizona Coyotes' bad lottery luck continues
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most important day of the Arizona Coyotes' season is here: the NHL Draft Lottery. The Arizona Coyotes will pick 3rd overall in the upcoming 2022 N...
Draft Lottery Primer
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're just one day away from the moment we've been waiting for all season: the NHL Draft lottery. Craig, Petey and Leah break down what could happen t...
The All-Time Coyotes Playoff Team
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the NHL Playoffs rage on, the crew takes a look at Arizona Coyotes past and present and develops their all-time Yotes playoff roster and takes a lo...
2021-22 Coyotes Awards
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes had a tough year, but there were plenty of moments worth remembering. Petey, Leah and Craig crown Coyotes' season MVP, most improv...
Catching Up With Former Arizona Coyotes Director of Amateur Scouting Tim Bernhardt
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bernhardt, who was the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Arizona Coyotes when they drafted young stars Clayton Keller and Jakob Chychrun, joins...
Our NHL Awards
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the league MVP? The best defenseman? Coach of the year? Craig, Petey and Leah give their picks and predictions for the NHL regular season award...
NHL Playoff Preview
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year: the NHL Playoffs are here. Craig, Petey and Leah are breaking down all of the matchups and giving their fear...
We Made It
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last game at Gila River Arena was one to remember as the Arizona Coyotes came from behind to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-4.Join Leah, Petey a...
Valley Peaks: Arizona Sports Are On a High
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of good things have been happening in Arizona Sports lately…. The Cardinals got a new Wide Receiver in Hollywood Brown, the Phoenix Suns are a...
An Ode to Gila River Arena
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 19 years, there's only one Arizona Coyotes game left at Gila River Arena. Petey, Craig and Leah share their own personal stories and memories of...
So That Happened
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Hayton scored the game tying goal and Travis Boyd scored in overtime to send the Arizona Coyotes past Scott Wedgewood and the Dallas Stars. Th...
Wild One
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack McBain scored his first NHL goal and Phil Kessel pulled within one of career goal 400 as the Arizona Coyotes ended their 10 game winless streak w...
Around the NHL: It's Crunch Time
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The final week of the NHL season is here. We talk about the crazy game between San Jose and Vegas, what it means for the Golden Knights' season, poten...
Blues Clueless
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boko Imama scored his first NHL goal as the Arizona Coyotes rallied back in the third period before eventually losing in overtime to the St. Louis Blu...
All Caps
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boko Imama mades his NHL debut and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots, but it wasn't enough as the Arizona Coyotes get shut out by Alex Ovechkin and the ...
Highs and Lows: Surviving Arizona Sports
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the week, Arizona sports have been through a lot. Between Devin Booker's injury and Kyler Murray's drama... We're here to get through Arizo...
8 Straight
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Smith scored his first NHL goal and Andrew Ladd recorded an assist in his 1000th NHL game as the Arizona Coyotes dropped their eighth straight ...
Catching Up With Paul Bissonnette
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything that Biz can't do? The answer is no. But what was his time like in Arizona and how did he end up doing Spittin' Chiclets and TNT?Lea...
Storm Warning
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Nathan Smith notching his first ever point for the Arizona Coyotes, they still fell... again. HK.Shawn, Petey and Craig are doing some pack th...
Burnt
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack McBain gets his first career NHL point but the Arizona Coyotes follow up Thursday's 7-1 loss to Vancouver with an even worse loss, this time a 9-...
The Slide Continues
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes have now lost 6 of their last 7 games this time falling to former teammates Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland in an epically ...
Around the NHL: The Playoff Push
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the NHL regular season comes to an end, the playoff race is heating up. Craig, Petey and Leah break down the playoff picture, talk restructuring th...
Dastardly Devils
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Schmaltz tallied a goal and an assist to match his career-high for points in a season (52), but the Arizona Coyotes gave up two goals in the fina...
Catching Up With Josh Doan
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off signing into ALLCITY First-Team as an NIL athlete, Josh Doan hops on to the PHNX Coyotes podcast to discuss his progression as a local Coyot...
Loss Vegas
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes couldn't stop Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more about your ad choic...
Sorry Harri
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Schmaltz scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal in 5-1 loss to former Yotes Conor Garland (2 assists), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (1 assist) and the Van...
Down the I-10: Jay Varady and the Injury Impact
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the fifth episode of Down the I-10 with Leah and Petey, where we talk all things Tucson Roadrunners!On this episode, we checked back in wit...
Feeling Blue
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Schmaltz scored but the Arizona Coyotes couldn't find any other offense against the St. Louis Blues.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy. ...
WIN-dy City
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shayne Gostisbehere scored the overtime winner with 15 seconds to remaining to lift the Arizona Coyotes over Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks.J...
Special Episode: Tyson Nash Clarifies Comments on Trevor Zegras Incident
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig talked to Arizona Coyotes TV color analyst Tyson Nash to clarify his comments from Friday's game during the incident with Jay Beagle, Troy Terry...
Mighty Ducks
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karel Vejmelka gave up 3 goals on 9 shots as the Arizona Coyotes got shut out by the Anaheim Ducks 5-0.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Le...
Talking Prospects with Craig Button
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former NHL executive and scout and TSN's current Director of Scouting Craig Button joined the show to talk NHL draft prospects and what the Arizona Co...
Streak Broken
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes break a 6-game losing streak with win over Logan Couture and the San Jose Sharks, but lose Clayton Keller after being stretchered ...
Where Is The Love?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the most underappreciated athletes in Arizona sports? GIVE THEM ALL THEIR FLOWERS!!! Which athletes that reside in the valley do you think don...
Pain at the Pump
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Keller scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal as the team dropped their 6th straight game to Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oi...
Lose-i-peg
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karel Vejmelka made 38 saves but it wasn't enough to stop Mark Scheifele and the Winnipeg Jets.Join Leah, Petey and Craig for pack therapy! Learn more...
Down in Flames
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carcone and Vladislav Kolyachonok scored their first NHL goals, but the Arizona Coyotes gave up 3 goals in the second period en route to a 4-2...
Trade and Sign and Extend OH MY!
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's discuss recent roster decisions in Arizona sports! Phil Kessel didn't get traded at the NHL trade deadline and Kyler Murray has yet to sign an e...
Around the NHL: Who Won the Trade Deadline?
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who won the NHL trade deadline? And what the heck is going on in Vegas? Craig, Petey and Leah break down all the moves made this week around the NHL! ...
Tank-a-thon
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In their first game since the NHL trade deadline passed, the Arizona Coyotes fell to one of their biggest competitors for the first overall draft pick...
Trade Deadline Special
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes made some moves at the NHL trade deadline, trading away Scott Wedgewood, Johan Larsson and Riley Nash. Phil Kessel and Jakob Chych...
Swimming With Sharks
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Kessel and Lawson Crouse each had a goal and an assist but it wasn't enough to lift the Arizona Coyotes past Logan Couture and the San Jose Shark...
Emperor Penguins
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Keller scored the Arizona Coyotes' lone goal and Scott Wedgewood stood on his head but it wasn't enough to put the Yotes past Sidney Crosby an...
Catching Up With André Tourigny
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona Coyotes head coach André Tourigny joins the show to talk the transition to coaching in the NHL, his coaching philosophy and more! Learn more ...
St. Patrick's Day Arizona Sports Mailbag Special
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luck o' the Irish be with you! It's time for another mailbag special! Makayla Perkins is joined by Chierstin Susel, Petey and Owain Evans to answer al...
Around the NHL: What if the Playoffs Started Today?
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Around the NHL episode, we talked about the upcoming trade deadline, gave our picks if the playoffs started today and discussed The Athleti...
Yay?
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Arizona Coyotes win yet again as 6 different Coyotes score in 6-3 win over the NHL's worst team, the Montreal Canadiens.Join Leah, Petey and Craig...
Otta-whaaaat
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lawson Crouse got his first career hat trick and Scott Wedgewood stopped 40 shots to lift the Arizona Coyotes over Ottawa Senators.Join Leah, Petey an...
Back to Reality
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The curse of the Arizona Coyotes playing at TD Garden continues as the Coyotes fall to the Boston Bruins to end a 4-game win streak.Join Leah, Petey a...
Catching Up With Bill Armstrong
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong joins the show to talk the team's recent hot streak, the impending trade deadline, roster building and ...
Four Straight
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jakob Chychrun scored two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Arizona Coyotes held on to beat Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs.Joi...
Around the NHL: Things Are Heating Up
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL trade deadline is 12 days away, Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz are on a tear and players around the league are chasing history. On today's a...
Domination in Detroit
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Schmaltz continued his hot streak and Jakob Chychrun scored two as the Arizona Coyotes pummeled the Detroit Red Wings 9-2.Join Leah, Petey and Cr...
Matinee Madness
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A career 7-point night from Nick Schmaltz plus Matias Maccelli's first NHL goal led the Arizona Coyotes over the Ottawa Senators in a 13-goal contest....
How Russia's Decisions Have Sent Ripple Effects Throughout Hockey
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Arizona Coyotes coaches Dave King and Barry Smith join to discuss how the current conflict in Ukraine impacts the KHL, its players, foreign pla...
King of the Mountain
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Loui Eriksson and Nick Schmaltz each net a goal and Karel Vejmelka stopped 43 shots as the Arizona Coyotes shocked Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado A...
The State of The State
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the first ever State of the State address! The Arizona Diamondbacks might never play, the Phoenix Suns are missing their backcourt but s...
Around the NHL
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL trade deadline is three weeks away, the playoff race is heating up and the race to the bottom of the standings for the first pick is turning i...
Daytime Downer
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Hayton, Jakob Chychrun and Nick Ritchie all had a multi-point game but it was not enough to overcome Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets.Join Le...
Tucson Roadrunners Reign
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carcone, Jan Jenik and Matias Maccelli had multi-point games as the Tucson Roadrunners took down their division-rival Ontario Reign.Leah, Pete...
Good Knight
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Wedgewood stopped 43 shots and Nick Schmaltz net two goals en route to the Arizona Coyotes upsetting Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights.Jo...