PHNX Hockey Podcast

Yotes Can't Capitalize

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Coyotes held on until late but couldn't score against the Washington Capitals. Leah, Petey, and Craig give their thoughts on the Coyotes' performa...

Struck by Lightning

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes couldn't pull out their first win of the season in Tampa Bay against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Leah, Petey, and Craig g...

The Weight of the Chicago Blackhawks Scandal

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The PHNX Coyotes crew talks about the Blackhawks' scandal, their punishment and how it impacts the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choice...

Speaking of the Devils: Catching Up With Josh Doan

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona State Hockey freshman and Coyotes prospect Josh Doan joins the show to talk about his adjustment to college, the Sun Devils' season so far, an...

The Best Nickname in Arizona Sports History

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the SunSteve Peters, Greg...

NHL Standings Watch

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Florida Panthers beat writer George Richards of Florida Hockey Now joins the show to talk the Panthers' success so far this season. Plus, Craig, Petey...

The Struggle Continues

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes kicked off their six-game road trip with a loss against the Florida Panthers. Petey, Leah, and Craig give their postgame reactions...

Scoreless Saturday

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are still winless after a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders. Leah and Craig give their reactions and analysis. Learn more about y...

Family Ties

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig, Petey, and Leah check in on how the departed Coyotes players around the league are doing. Plus, Craig caught up with former Coyotes head coach ...

Leaking Oil

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Coyotes stay winless after a 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Petey, Leah, and Craig break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

How Ownership Has Impacted Arizona's Teams

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Makayla Perkins is joined by an All-Star panel of PHNX beat reporters to discuss a variety of sports topics in the Valley of the Sun!Steve Peters, Chi...

Notes From Around the League(s)

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah share their final thoughts on last night's Coyotes' loss, talk all the biggest storylines around the NHL, a...

Singing the Blues

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes' home opener was spoiled by a 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Petey, Leah, and Craig broke it all down after the game live from G...

Bummer in Buffalo

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes lost to the Buffalo Sabres in a shootout. Petey and Leah are joined by Craig to break down the game. Learn more about your ad choi...

Our NHL Predictions

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Craig, Leah and Petey give their predictions for the NHL regular season. Who will make the playoffs from each division? Will Seatt...

Welcome to the Rebuild

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Arizona Coyotes 8-2 in the first game of the regular season. Leah and Petey are joined by Craig live from Colum...

Speaking of the Devils: ASU Hockey Update With Coach Powers

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sun Devil Hockey head coach Greg Powers joins the show to recap ASU's first two weekends and discuss what lies ahead. Plus, Craig and Leah go over the...

Looking Ahead With GM Bill Armstrong

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong joins the show to talk the upcoming season, the rebuild, the roster, and more. Plus, Craig and Leah discuss que...

Around the World With Radim Vrbata

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Coyote Radim Vrbata calls in from the Czech Republic to talk what he's up to now, his time in Arizona, and the team's trip to Prague in 2010. P...

Inside the Room With Petey

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the preseason is (almost) finished, what are coaches trying to accomplish in this last week before the season begins? Petey gives an inside l...

Speculating the Lines

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah take a stab at lines, pairs, and the goalie depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The Predictions Episode

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Where will the Coyotes finish in the standings this season? Who will be traded at the deadline? Craig, Petey, and Leah give their picks for who will l...

Saturday Wins and Sunday Blues

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes and Sun Devil Hockey both came away from this weekend with a split. On today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah talk the weekend's ...

The "What If" Episode

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if Teemu Selänne hadn't been traded? What if the Coyotes had built at Los Arcos? In today's episode, Leah, Craig, and Petey explore all of the "...

Roster Battle Roundup

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Coyotes are 2-0 in preseason games so far as the team sorts out its roster. Leah and Petey provide a quick rundown of what went down in last night...

ASU Hockey Season Preview

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ASU Hockey head coach Greg Powers stops by to chat this upcoming season, the new arena, new faces, returners, and more. Learn more about your ad choic...

The Morning After: Breaking Down the Coyotes' First Preseason Game

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Coyotes played their first preseason game of the 2021-22 season last night and Craig, Petey, and Leah break it all down. Who stood out? Who has ro...

Introducing Mario Duhamel

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes play their first preseason game of the season today and Craig, Petey, and Leah preview what to expect. Plus, assistant coach Mario...

It's Fisch Friday

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Fischer stops by the show today to talk his expectations going into this Coyotes season, his go-to eats in Scottsdale, and his controversial...

Let's Talk About Tucson

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a new coach, general manager, and pool of prospects, what are the expectations for the Tucson Roadrunners this season? In today's episode, Craig ...

Training Camp Kickoff

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey season is officially back with the kickoff of Coyotes training camp today. Craig, Petey, and Leah talk all the latest storylines from camp. Lea...

Catching Up With Ray Whitney

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Coyote Ray Whitney stops by with Craig, Petey, and Leah to talk about his role with the Department of Player Safety, how training camps evolved...

Gearing Up For Training Camp

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Leah and Petey talk the latest Coyotes news, takeaways from the Rookie Tournament, and Petey explains how the coaches are preparin...

Arizona Rookie Faceoff Tournament Preview

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes are host to the Rookie Faceoff Tournament this weekend. Craig, Petey, and Leah are joined by AJ from the DNVR Avalanche Podcast to...

Tourigny's Test: Coyotes' New Coach Faces a Myriad of Challenges

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's going to be a new head coach behind the Arizona Coyotes bench this season. On today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah talk all things coaching...

Introducing the Newest Coyotes

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Arizona Coyotes roster is going to look very different this upcoming season. In today's episode, Craig, Petey, and Leah discuss all of the new pla...

Farewell to the Departed Coyotes

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Craig and Leah run through the long list of Coyotes players who departed the team this offseason, either as free agents or through...

Vetting Valley Venues

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Leah recap the Arizona Coyotes arena saga from the very beginning. They then look at what could be viable arena options for the Coyotes in t...

Coyotes Prospect Liam Kirk Stops By

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arizona Coyotes prospect Liam Kirk calls in to the show to talk development camp and growing up playing hockey in England. Then, Craig and Steve break...

A New Era of Coyotes Hockey

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first ever episode of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast. Craig Morgan, Steve Peters, and Leah Merrall talk the launch of PHNX, the start of Coyo...

No Quiet Offseasons (8/22/21)

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Craig, Luke and Steve look at potential arena options around the Valley, then answer questions from stressed out listeners. See omnystudio.c...

The New Coyotes (8/5/21)

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at the Coyotes' roster following the draft and free agency, debate who could still be on the move, examine the impact their...

Two Doans (7/25/21)

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve react to the blockbuster Coyotes' trade with Vancouver, the NHL Draft, the selection of Josh Doan, the expansion draft in Seattl...

Lightning Strikes Twice + Coyotes' New Coach (7/5/21)

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve discuss the arrival of Andre Tourigny, what he brings to the Coyotes' relatively young roster, Tampa Bay's dominant run and more...

Best-of-Threes (6/21/21)

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at the Conference Finals heading into Game 5, what's next for Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the Coyotes, Rick Tocchet and the fi...

Three Cup Contenders (6/2/21)

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at (another) inexplicable first round exit for the Leafs, what it could mean for Auston Matthews long-term in Toronto, the ...

Wasting McDavid (5/26/21)

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at the first dominoes to fall for the Coyotes this summer, what's next for the Oilers after getting swept, teams that have ...

Round 1 Reactions + Garland's Next Deal (5/21/21)

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at what has stood out from the first week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the best series so far, the pressure mounting in Tor...

Tocc Talk + Playoff Preview (5/12/21)

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve discuss what’s next for Rick Tocchet, what’s next for the Coyotes, the value of picks vs prospects, preview every first roun...

Matthews vs McDavid (5/8/21)

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at the historic years that Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid have put together, the one playoff matchup that’s already s...

"Two Weeks"

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the regular season nears its conclusion, Steve Peters joins Luke and Craig to talk about playoff matchups we’d like to see, what the Coyotes have...

Askin' About Jaskin (4/22/21)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Steve look at the deadline deals making an instant impact around the league, who the Coyotes can turn to for scoring with Conor Garlan...

Deadline Deals (4/15/21)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Peters joins Luke and Craig to talk about the Coyotes' goaltending situation, Saturday's showdown with St. Louis, Taylor Hall in Boston, players...

Hat Tricks for Everyone (4/9/21)

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Peters joins Luke and Craig to discuss the Coyotes’ path to the playoffs over the final month of the season, the job Rick Tocchet has done to ...

Road Warriors (4/2/21)

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Peters joins Luke and Craig to talk about the season-defining road trip the Coyotes are on right now, the trade deadline, Conor Garland's future...

Deals or No Deals? (3/25/21)

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime Coyotes video coach Steve Peters joins Luke and Craig to discuss Cup contenders, the Coyotes' best path to the playoffs, two games in April t...

Midseason Awards (3/16/21)

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig look at the frontrunners for major awards around the NHL at the halfway mark of the 2021 season, changes to the draft lottery, what the...

Into the Wild (3/5/21)

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig look at the Coyotes' bounceback win over the Kings, the pivotal stretch coming up, the Leafs' likely path to the Cup, teams melting dow...

First Intermission (2/26/21)

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the Coyotes' season a third of the way done already, Luke and Craig look at the good and bad so far. Plus three-goal rallies, Montreal somehow ov...

Blues Brothers (2/11/21)

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig look at the Coyotes’ never ending series with St. Louis, the Penguins’ new front office, the Panthers’ (and Blackhawks’) surpri...

Coyote Roadie (2/2/21)

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and someone else look at what the Coyotes are doing well through the first eight games, what they need to work on and how the defense migh...

Shark Week (1/17/21)

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig look at the Coyotes' opening series against San Jose, and the fast starts for Conor Garland, OEL, Clayton Keller and Phil Kessel. Plus,...

Conor Garland + the 2021 Season Preview (1/8/21)

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Garland joins the show to talk Coyotes hockey, going to the net, how his game has evolved from the AHL to the NHL, goal celebrations, the value ...

NHL Optimisim + ASU Hockey w/ Greg Powers and Alex Hicks

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig -- and Jaime this week -- debate the top five players at each position, look at the NHL's potential return next month, what it means for t...

Skate Hard, Have Fun (11/25/20)

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Luke reflect on the lasting impact Leighton Accardo has made on the Arizona Coyotes and hockey in the Valley. They also look at potential st...

BONUS: Hanzal and Vrbata (10/30/20)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig are joined by Martin Hanzal and Radim Vrbata all the way from the Czech Republic to talk about their time with the Coyotes, road trips,...

Hockey in 2021 (10/29/20)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig look at when we're likely to get hockey back, Coyotes prospects heading to Europe, the return of OEL, Dallas going glow-in-the-dark and...

Keeping Kuemper (10/15/20)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig talk to Sebastian Noren about the Coyotes' acquisitions, and why keeping Darcy Kuemper and Oliver Ekman-Larsson means this isn't really...

Trades and Boat Parades (10/1/20)

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime react to the latest Coyotes' trade rumors, Tampa winning the Cup, Lundqvist leaving New York, listener questions and more. Plus,...

Arizona's New GM + a Stanley Cup Preview (9/18/20)

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime talk to Jeremy Rutherford of the Athletic to get his thoughts on the Coyotes naming Bill Armstrong as their new GM. Plus a previ...

Goalie Market (9/10/20)

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at why the Coyotes need to hire a GM soon, when they might do it and just how crazy this offseason could get with potential...

GM Candidates (9/1/20)

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at the top candidates to be the Coyotes' next GM, how different the team could look in a few months and how much that actua...

The Coyotes' Next Step + Round 2 Previews (8/22/20)

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Matt Layman put a bow on the first round, look ahead to the second round, evaluate what we saw from the Coyotes - both agaist the Aval...

First Round Previews (8/12/20)

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and not Jaime look ahead in each series with just 16 teams remaining. Plus, Lafreniere to New York, why long OT games are great, another M...

Totes Yotes (8/8/20)

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime react to the Coyotes' win over Nashville, what it means for hockey in Arizona and what to expect in the next round. Plus a look ...

Western Predictions (7/31/20)

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Craig preview each series of the Qualifying Round in the Western Conference, just hours before they drop the puck. Plus, potential new GMs --...

Kraken Reactions (7/26/20)

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime answer listener questions, send the Coyotes off to the bubble in Edmonton, give their thoughts on the NHL’s 32nd franchise, lo...

Eastern Predictions (7/22/20)

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at each Qualifying Round series in the East, hockey all day every day starting Aug. 1, Taylor Hall talks, NHL testing, list...

Return to Play Extravaganza (7/11/20)

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at AZ Coyotes Insider's five ways the team can improve its scoring for the playoffs, the NHL schedule going forward, growin...

Placeholders (7/2/20)

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime reunite to look at who does (and definitely does not) deserve to win the second draft lottery, how Phil Kessel can redeem his en...

Just a Phase (6/20/20)

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Jaime look at Phase 2 of the NHL's return, set the stage for future podcasts in July and beyond, try to make sense of whatever the Sabres are...

Play-ins and Playoffs (5/23/20)

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime are back, discussing what the proposed 24-team tournament will look like, which teams it will benefit, regular season awards and...

Draft Debate (5/2/20)

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime find their alternate careers, look at potential draft scenarios with the end of the season still up in the air, debate how trade...

Playoff Potential (4/10/20)

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at potential scenarios the league is exploring whenever we get hockey back, answer listener questions and more. See omnystu...

Highs and Lows (3/27/20)

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime go through their five best (and worst) moments as sports fans, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Re-writing Coyotes History (3/20/20)

21 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at how going back in time and altering a couple moments in Coyotes' history could have changed the entire course of the fra...

Listener Questions (3/11/20)

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Cat Silverman answer listener questions and react to the possibility of a suspended season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Road Trip (3/3/20)

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Matt Layman look at the biggest four-game stretch the Coyotes have had in years, potential first round playoff matchups, the end of th...

After the Deadline (2/27/20)

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Matt Layman look at which teams seized the moment at the trade deadline, the playoff "locks" with five weeks to go, how the ...

Buy or Sell (2/18/20)

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at which teams could add pieces before Monday's deadline, which players might be available, how the Coyotes can manage thei...

Hall or Nothing (2/12/20)

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at which teams should be buyers and sellers at the deadline, who the Coyotes' goalie is at this point, the Zucker-to-Pittsb...

Coyotes' New MVP (2/6/20)

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at Ovechkin's dominance, Conor Garland's rise to the top of the Coyotes' MVP race, playoff matchups with two months to go, ...

The Stretch Run (1/30/20)

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at what the Coyotes need to do in these final two months to make the playoffs, the Battle of Alberta, players that could be...

Superglob (1/21/20)

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime sort through the mess at the top of the Pacific Division, look at some of the top duos in NHL history, react to the Blackhawks' ...

What Happens in Vegas (1/16/20)

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at why Vegas went crazy, Taylor Hall's instant impact in the desert, Kassian vs Tkachuk, Toronto's suddenly urgent issues o...

Goalie Goals (1/10/20)

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig (from Raleigh) and Jaime look at how the Coyotes have handled injuries to their No. 1 and No. 2 goalies, debunk any thoughts of them deali...

New Year Predictions (1/3/20)

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime give their midseason awards, look at how to fix the All-Star Game, make predictions for the new year, answer listener questions ...

Intangible Intangibles (12/26/19)

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime look at how the Coyotes can navigate the Kuemper injury, 20 of the biggest moments of the century, the World Juniors, the Blackh...

Happy Hall-idays (12/19/19)

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Craig and Jaime break down the Taylor Hall deal from every possible angle, explore the top contenders in the West now, look at Andrei Svechnikov...

New Contenders (12/12/19)

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Potential trade targets for the Coyotes, who can challenge Boston and Washington, crazy coaching turnover, a new Hart contender, playoff matchups as w...