Archive for March, 2010

Phoenix Coyotes News – Are desert days numbered for Phoenix Coyotes? – Toronto Star

Are desert days numbered for Phoenix Coyotes? – Toronto Star
Another Canadian billionaire has emerged as a possible owner in the ever-spinning saga that is the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes. The Coyotes clinched their first playoff berth in six seasons last week – thanks in part to an offensive outburst from

Henrik Sedin’s three points lead Canucks to 4-1 triumph – The Province
Instead, they thrived on it in an impressive 4-1 victory over the resurgent Phoenix Coyotes. Sedin turned the ice surface into his personal playground with a sparkling three-point performance that featured more backhand passes than forehand efforts.

Phoenix Coyotes sign ex-Michigan defenseman Chris – Republic
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Chris Summers, one of their two first-round draft picks in 2006, to an entry level contract. Terms were not disclosed. Coyotes general manager Don Maloney says the 22-year-old Summers

Phoenix Coyotes have depth with 8 defensemen – AZCentral.com
While the Phoenix Coyotes have the luxury of carrying eight defensemen on their roster, the flip side is two of them will be healthy scratches in the final few games of the regular season and into the playoffs. Making those types of decisions is one

Phoenix Coyotes (47-24-6) at Calgary Flames (38-29-9 – Kansas City Star
The Flames know they need to have a sense of urgency if they are to reach the postseason. They certainly showed that in their last trip to the ice. Calgary will look for a similar effort this evening when they host one of the NHL‘s hottest teams, the

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey – Phoenix Coyotes sign ex-Michigan defenseman Chris – Republic

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Chris Summers, one of their two first-round draft picks in 2006, to an entry level contract. Terms were not disclosed. Coyotes general manager Don Maloney says the 22-year-old Summers Learn more

Phoenix Coyotes – NHL determined to keep Coyotes in Phoenix – CBC News

The NHL says it has no agreement to move the Phoenix Coyotes to Winnipeg or anywhere else if owners cannot be found to keep the team in Arizona. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says that the league’s focus remains on keeping the team in Glendale and Click here to learn more

As if you needed any help seeing that the Phoenix Coyotes are a much improved team this season, take a gander at their stats. They’re in the playoffs for the first time since the 2001-02 season. They’re third in the NHL in points with 100, and it Click here to learn more

CHICAGO — Antti Niemi made 28 saves for his sixth shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks took over the points lead in the Western Conference by ending the Phoenix Coyotes’ nine-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory Tuesday night. Chicago moved Click here to learn more

Phoenix Coyotes News – Sabres RW Kaleta has thumb surgery – msnbc.com

Sabres RW Kaleta has thumb surgery – msnbc.com

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Sabres RW Kaleta has thumb surgery msnbc.com AP Pierre McGuire and Mike Milbury talk about how Phoenix Coyotes have made an improbable playoff push despite uncertainty with ownership. … The Sabres Win Again, Defeating The BruinsNew York Times all 393 news articles »

Playoff Watch: Wings did it again – ESPN (blog)

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Playoff Watch: Wings did it again ESPN (blog) The Phoenix Coyotes also won on Saturday to get to 100 points — one ahead of the Hawks — but they've played three more than Chicago. … NHL roundup: Blackhawks top CoyotesSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Chicago Blackhawks-Phoenix Coyotes: Antti Niemi Takes Coyotes to the KennelBleacher Report After a Dispiriting Lull, the Blackhawks SurgeNew York Times The Province -670 The Score Blog (blog) -ChicagoNow (blog) all 318 news articles »

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey – Nashville Predators, Phoenix Coyotes have same path to – Nashville Tennessean

Cinderella, meet Cinderella. There’s no indication officials will begin tonight’s game between the Predators and Phoenix Coyotes with that kind of introduction, but considering the circumstances it might be appropriate. Heading into the season, it Read more about this article

As if you needed any help seeing that the Phoenix Coyotes are a much improved team this season, take a gander at their stats. They’re in the playoffs for the first time since the 2001-02 season. They’re third in the NHL in points with 100, and it Read more about this article

With the Boston Bruins 5-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon, the Phoenix Coyotes clinched their first playoff spot since the 2001-02 season. That same day the Coyotes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to reach the 100 point Read more about this article

The Coyotes have re-signed forward Paul Bissonnette to a two-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed. “We are very pleased to sign Paul to a new contract,” General Manager Don Maloney said. “He is a tough, hard-working player who has Read more about this article

It’s simple enough in Dave Tippett’s mind: There will be no pulling back. “Just because we’ve solidified a spot in the top eight doesn’t mean we’re going to stop playing,” he said. “We have to continue to get better. . . . We’ve got to make sure we Read more about this article

Phoenix Coyotes – Phoenix Coyotes Defying All the Odds – The Epoch Times

With most hockey talk focusing on blows to the head lately, the Phoenix Coyotes have been one of the NHL’s best-kept secrets. With a record of 46–22–5 (97 points through 73 games), the “Desert Dogs” are not only in the midst of a nine-game Continued

Cinderella, meet Cinderella. There’s no indication officials will begin tonight’s game between the Predators and Phoenix Coyotes with that kind of introduction, but considering the circumstances it might be appropriate. Heading into the season, it Continued

For the first time since the 2001-02 season, the Phoenix Coyotes have reached the NHL playoffs. That gives the beleaguered Coyotes faithful reason to celebrate, and it makes fans around the NHL excited to see the return of the “White Out” in the Continued

CHICAGO — Antti Niemi made 28 saves for his sixth shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks took over the points lead in the Western Conference by ending the Phoenix Coyotes’ nine-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory Tuesday night. Chicago moved Continued

Not many people were uttering the “p” word that day in late September when Dave Tippett was hired by the Coyotes . But he knew what a lot of others did not. “I thought we were a playoff team before I started this job; otherwise I wouldn’t be here Continued

Phoenix Coyotes News – Colorado Avalanche (41-25-7) at Phoenix Coyotes (46-23 – Kansas City Star

On the verge of securing their first postseason appearance in eight years, the Phoenix Coyotes return to Jobing.com Arena tonight to take on the Colorado Avalanche in a matchup of Western Conference contenders. Phoenix has been one of the NHL‘s most Learn more

Cinderella, meet Cinderella. There’s no indication officials will begin tonight’s game between the Predators and Phoenix Coyotes with that kind of introduction, but considering the circumstances it might be appropriate. Heading into the season, it Learn more

CHICAGO — Antti Niemi made 28 saves for his sixth shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks took over the points lead in the Western Conference by ending the Phoenix Coyotes’ nine-game winning streak with a 2-0 victory Tuesday night. Chicago moved Learn more

Phoenix Coyotes – Phoenix Coyotes : Phoenix Coyotes News and Photos – Hartford Courant

Three months on the job, Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly really knows how to attract a crowd. Kelly was the guest speaker at Tuesday’s KeyBank Gridiron Legends luncheon in South Bend. It was one of several appearances he has made since taking Learn more

Nashville Predators and Phoenix Coyotes as of late. That isn’t likely to change tonight in a matchup between the Western Conference foes. After having a nine-game winning streak snapped, Phoenix will again to clinch a playoff spot the NHL. Learn more

Coyotes Hockey – Phoenix Coyotes’ surprises are Keith Yandle, Martin – AZCentral.com

NASHVILLE – Several things have triggered the Coyotes‘ success this season, but coach Dave Tippett said two players have surprised him the most. “There’s some players that I knew well,” Tippett said. “Two of the young guys that I really think have Continued

Another shootout, another win for the Phoenix Coyotes. Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker and the Coyotes matched a franchise record with their ninth straight victory, 3-2 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. The Coyotes Continued

Cinderella, meet Cinderella. There’s no indication officials will begin tonight’s game between the Predators and Phoenix Coyotes with that kind of introduction, but considering the circumstances it might be appropriate. Heading into the season, it Continued

Coyotes Hockey – NHL: Phoenix Coyotes beat Dallas Stars, take over first – San Jose Mercury News

Another shootout, another win for the Phoenix Coyotes. Adrian Aucoin scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker and the Coyotes matched a franchise record with their ninth straight victory, 3-2 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. The Coyotes Learn more

He hasn’t scored a goal in regulation or overtime since Jan. 2, a stretch that reached 33 games Thursday. But with both the game and breathing room in the Western Conference playoff race on the line, Predators Coach Barry Trotz turned to David Learn more