Phoenix Coyotes

By Mateo Last week, when Wayne Gretzky stepped down as coach of the Phoenix Coyotes, I mused that the Kings should bring Wayne back to Los Angeles, in a public relations capacity. After all, the Wayner has the jersey on the wall and the statue in front of Staples, and is generally considered the G.O.A.T. i...

Discussions are continuing between the Coyotes and restricted freeagent defenseman Keith Ballard, whom General Manager Don Maloney calls a priority player right now.

Jovanovski: Coyotes can rebuild Arizona Republic, AZ - For veteran players, like me and (captain Shane Doan), it can be tough at times." In a rebuilding scheme, veterans can play a vital role. ...

Times are changing with the arrival of General Manager Don Maloney, whose first objective was to stop the Coyotes spendandlose cycle.

Not long after signing a threeyear contract, worth 850,000 per season, Peter Mueller was heading for his favorite lake in his native Minnesota in search of walleye.

Coyotes notes General Manager Don Maloney, with longterm goals in mind, sees no reason to jump headlong into the NHL freeagency fray that began Sunday.

Veteran broadcaster Dave Strader is expected to be hired as the Coyotes TV playbyplay announcer. According to an NHL source, no deal has been signed, but it looks real close.

With the wheeling and dealing over, Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky is happy with how the team emerged from the NHL entry draft.

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The Coyotes get Kyle Turris, one of the most skilled playmakers in junior hockey, with the third overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft.

Wayne Gretzky made it clear to the Coyotes seven general manager candidates who interviewed this week about who will call the shots.

Brian Lawton, the first American player drafted No. 1 overall in the NHL and a former Phoenix Roadrunners player, was one of two candidates interviewed Wednesday for the general managers position with the Coyotes.

Mueller ready for NHL, Coyotes Arizona Republic, AZ - I think it's a great organization and a great place to play," he said. "With a new GM and coach (Wayne Gretzky) wanting to make a new direction, ...

There are nine candidates to be the next general manager of the Coyotes. The team has not received permission to talk to them, and CEO Jeff Shumway said a lot of them are with clubs in the NHL playoffs.

Coyotes' captain Shane Doan converted on a power play early in the third to complete Canada's rally and help it survive a second scare in as many world championship games, beating Norway 4-2 in Group C on Monday.

Wayne Gretzkys commitment and misguided priorities are a large reason why the Coyotes are in this mess.

Three days after completing their worst season since moving to Arizona from Winnipeg in 1996, the Coyotes on Wednesday fired three highranking members of their frontoffice staff.

By David Vest Embattled Rick Tocchet could return as a Coyotes assistant coach if he can shed possible legal troubles. Wayne Gretzky said he will wait to name Barry Smith's replacement until the Tocchet situation becomes clearer.

What went wrong, and how do we fix it? Thats what Coyotes majority owner Jerry Moyes and CEO Jeff Shumway are trying to figure out this week as they review the teams least successful season since it moved to the Valley from Winnipeg in 1996.

Shane Doan admits it. Once he and his teammates knew goalie Curtis Joseph wasnt hurt after making a save off his helmet, the laughter erupted.

The Coyotes will end their fourth consecutive nonplayoff season this afternoon at Jobing.com Arena. Then, first thing Monday, CEO Jeff Shumway will start asking questions.

Goalie Curtis Joseph needs two wins to tie Terry Sawchuk for fourth place on the NHLs alltime victories list, and the Coyotes have two games left this season. Coach Wayne Gretzky isnt going to stand in Josephs way.

Roenick shows old form in win Arizona Republic, AZ - Apr 6, 2007 and, with the Coyotes switching to a youth movement, he most likely won't be re-signed. "They'll play Saturday," Gretzky said with a smile after being ...

Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky spoke at length Wednesday on the topic of which NHL player most deserves this seasons Hart Trophy. Sidney Crosby is a fan favorite league wide.

The St. Louis Blues added to Phoenixs misery with a 52 victory Tuesday night at Jobing.com Arena.

Canadian politician Denis Coderre reportedly has filed a defamation lawsuit against Coyotes captain Shane Doan.

Coach Wayne Gretzky said Tuesday that he hopes associate coach Barry Smith does not pursue becoming the head coach of a Russian Elite League team and stays with the Coyotes.

Unlike when they played the Coyotes on Saturday, the Dallas Stars didnt need a dramatic, thirdperiod comeback to beat Phoenix, thanks to goalie Marty Turcos 30th shutout.

Nagy begins to fit in with Stars Arizona Republic, AZ - A few hours earlier, Coyotes captain Shane Doan, was sitting inside the locker room and was asked how it felt to see Nagy's name listed on Dallas' top line ...

Fourteen shooters took a turn in a shootout Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena, and only Jere Lehtinen of the Dallas Stars put the puck into the net.

The Coyotes didnt score a goal in the first period Thursday night at Jobing.com Arena, but they didnt let the Anaheim Ducks score one, either.

While several Coyotes players have been approached about playing for their respective national teams at the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Moscow, others are waiting eagerly.

Paul Stastny notched two goals and extended his NHL rookie record point streak to 20 games, and Joe Sakic also scored twice to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 63 victory over the Coyotes Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena.

The Coyotes arent going to the NHL playoffs, but their top affiliate in San Antonio is making a push to qualify for the American Hockey Leagues postseason.

Josh Grattons willingness to fight any player in the NHL, regardless of size, is making him a fan favorite and earning him respect as the Coyotes finish their season.

Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky said Monday that he is not considering giving up as coach once his second nonplayoff season ends April 8.

The Coyotes snapped their fivegame losing streak Monday night at Jobing.com Arena with a 40 victory against the lowly and shorthanded Philadelphia Flyers.

The Coyotes are near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, but according to The Hockey News latest ranking of NHL prospects, help appears to be on the way.

Forget hitting rock bottom the Coyotes seemingly blasted into the Earths crust Saturday night at Jobing.com Arena with a 75 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

By Jim Gintonio Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky knows that hockey is a passionate sport, and that emotions get the better of players at times. He has shown that he doesn't hold grudges against players when their exuberance gets out of hand.

By David Vest Shane Doan and the Coyotes, the only NHL franchise for which he's played, on Wednesday reached agreement on a five-year contract that will pay the team captain about $23 million. Doan's new pact also contains a highly coveted no-movement clause, which means he can't be traded without app...

By David Vest In the end, Shane Doan said his decision to most likely take less money to stay with the Coyotes instead of leaving via free agency after the season came down to one thing:

The Coyotes and the agent for captain Shane Doan made significant progress in contractextension negotiations on Tuesday and, according to a source close to the talks, a new multiyear deal for Doan could be completed as early as today.

By David Vest The Coyotes and the agent for impending unrestricted free agent Shane Doan met face to face on Monday night to continue negotiating what both sides are hoping will be the captain's next multiyear contract with the team.