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Coyotes re-sign fan favorite Rob KlinkHAMMER

Klinkhammer signed to a 2 year deal as the off season has officially begun for the Phoenix Coyotes. Rob is an energy guy who really brings it on the ice. He quickly got the attention of the fans by scoring…Read More

Coyotes Free Agent dilemma; Should they stay or should they go?

We covered Mike Smith in great detail in the previous article. I did say I would pay just over the league average for his services and must take the system under Tippett and Burke when judging his success. His…Read More

Mike Smith and the Phoenix Coyotes; What does the future hold

As soon as the season ended and no “White Out”, the focus quickly went to the off season. What will become of the ownership situation? What will happen with Mike Smith? When evaluating talent…Read More

Coyotes refuse to die by beating top seeded Blackhawks 3-2 in SO

Well that was Coyotes hockey which has been sorely missed. Grind it out game keeping it close enough to steal it in the end. This was a crazy game with the Blackhawks controlling the action and the pace,…Read More

Coyotes SEASON OVER! Sharks end all talk of playoffs 4-0

Tax day was a bit worse for the Coyotes. Playoff hopes ended for most all who love this team and continue to support them. First score of the game was a long possessed puck by San Jose and no matter how…Read More

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Coyotes preview: first of a pair at home vs. San Jose

NO MARGIN FOR ERROR. Every game going forward is a must win for the Phoenix Coyotes.  No hoping for…Read More

Coyotes playoff hopes go up in Flames? Calgary wins in OT 3-2

Not what was needed, a loss to the hapless Flames when they have little to play for and their marquee…Read More

Coyotes stay alive, edge Oilers late 3-1

What a difference a day makes. May be the calling card for the 2013 Phoenix Coyotes. Each time things…Read More

Coyotes need points badly at the end of their Western Canada trip

No room for error. The Phoenix Coyotes are on the edge looking into the abyss of a playoffless season. If…Read More

Vermette and Kesler score for Vancouver as Coyotes manhandled in 2-0 shutout

That’s right folks, even on a 6 on 3 power play with desperation looming, we cannot bury the puck. We…Read More

Mike Smith shutout leads Coyotes to an Avalanche of goals 4-0 part II

Mike Smith played great all night, but he does more than stop pucks. After Smitty played a puck way…Read More

Mike Smith shutout leads Coyotes to an Avalanche of goals 4-0 part I

Welcome back Mike Smith. What a way to come back by getting a shutout on just a couple dozen shots. As…Read More

Coyotes giving up on 2013? Trade deadline and fans say: YES

Lights dimming in Glendale, AZ? First of all I am a huge fan but in all fairness I must be frank. Secondly…Read More

Canucks out grind a 2-1 win; Coyotes winless in 5 straight as frustration boils over

Well friends it is nights like this I hate to write. After such a badly timed losing streak there aren’t…Read More

Kings knock Coyotes on their butt in payback rout 4 – 0 LA

Well it looked like the rematch from Phoenix but the opposite team had the jump from the opening whistle…Read More

Coyotes host Kings in mid season test. Preview part II

Shane Doan is the epitome of class. In this writer’s opinion the opposite in Dustin Brown. Both…Read More

Smitty near perfect as Coyotes defeat Stars 2-1 in total TEAM effort

Well if not for a 5 on 3 goal Smitty had his 2nd straight shutout against the Stars. 20 was the magic…Read More

Coyotes mightier than Ducks in Deja Deux 5-4 in shootout

Well it started different but ended the same with the Phoenix Coyotes again out lasting the Anaheim Ducks…Read More

Coyotes gunslingers Korpikoski and Sullivan outduel Anaheim in Wild West Shootout 5-4

This was a wild one folks. By the way it was ONLY game 1 of this 3 game regular season series. Hard to…Read More

Coyotes get dropped in sloppy game to Wild in 4-3 tilt

Too little too late is the taste the Phoenix Coyotes will have left in their mouth heading into a 3 game…Read More