Coyotes put speedy forward Michael Grabner on buyout waivers
Michael Grabner had one year left at $3.775 million in salary and a cap hit of $3.35 million. Assuming Grabner clears waivers Sunday, the buyout will cost Arizona just over $2.5 million, trim money off the books next season and cost an extra $1.26 million in 2021-22.
Coyotes tab Armstrong as next general manager
The Arizona Coyotes have hired St. Louis assistant GM Bill Armstrong as their next general manager.
NHL strips Coyotes of 2 picks for violating combine policy
Commissioner Gary Bettman determined the organization broke the rules by physically testing prospects outside of the combine, which is prohibited “to ensure competitive fairness among clubs with respect to evaluating and drafting prospects and to avoid subjecting prospects to repeated and duplicative testing procedures.”
Coyotes looking to build off first playoff run in 8 years
The Coyotes managed to keep the first three games close thanks to Darcy Kuemper’s stellar goaltending but were viciously bounced out of the Edmonton bubble by a combined score of 14-2 in the final two games.
Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series
Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists, Nazem Kadri also scored twice and the Avalanche routed the Coyotes 7-1 on August 19 to close out the first-round playoff series in five games.
Avalanche overwhelm Coyotes 7-1 to take 3-1 series lead
Nazem Kadri had two goals and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 14 shots and the Avalanche overwhelmed the Coyotes 7-1 Monday to take a 3-1 lead their first-round playoff series.
Avalanche aiming to distract Coyotes’ Kuemper more in Game 4
Now up 2-1 instead of 3-0 against Arizona, the Avalanche need to figure out how to get in front of Darcy Kuemper more or the series could end up tied after Monday’s Game 4.
Avalanche score 3 third-period goals to beat Coyotes 3-0
Nazem Kadri and J.T. Compher scored 10 seconds apart in the third period, Philipp Grubauer stopped 14 shots and Colorado opened the best-of-seven playoffs with a 3-0 victory over the Coyotes on Aug. 12.
Colorado Avalanche face Arizona Coyotes in dramatic clash of styles
The Arizona Coyotes are going to take on the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the NHL playoffs on Wednesday.
Top players push Coyotes into next playoff round
The win, which clinched the series 3-1, puts Arizona into the next round against Colorado.
Coyotes advance in postseason with 4-3 overtime win over Predators
The Arizona Coyotes are advancing in the postseason after an overtime win of 4-3 against the Nashville Predators.
Garland, Hall each score in 3rd as Coyotes beat Preds 4-1
Now the Coyotes, seeded 11th in the West in the NHL’s restart, can eliminate the sixth-seeded Predators in Game 4 on Friday in this best-of-five qualifying series.
Saros sharp, Predators even series with 4-2 win over Coyotes
Ryan Johansen had a goal and an assist, Juuse Saros stopped 24 shots and the Predators jumped on the Arizona Coyotes early in a 4-2 win on Tuesday to even their Stanley Cup qualifier series.
Coyotes hold off Predators 4-3 in series opener
Ekman-Larsson scored the first of Arizona’s three first-period goals, Darcy Kuemper stopped 40 shots and the Coyotes held on to beat the Predators 4-3 Sunday to open their Stanley Cup qualifier series.
Coyotes aiming to stay focused following Chayka resignation
The inopportune timing puts the Coyotes in the position of having to prepare for what should be a tough postseason series against the Predators while trying to shake off yet another off-ice distraction.
Preview: Preds vs Coyotes in 1st playoff series since ’12
The last time the Coyotes were in the playoffs, they reached the Western Conference finals by beating Nashville in five games. The Predators have reached the postseason each of the past five seasons but lost in six games to Dallas in the first round in April 2019.
Arizona Coyotes collecting water donations to benefit Phoenix Rescue Mission
The Arizona Coyotes, along with Valley firefighters, are collecting water donations at Gila River Arena to benefit the Phoenix Rescue Mission. arizonacoyotes.com/water
Chayka steps down as Arizona Coyotes GM a week before qualifier
Arizona general manager John Chayka has stepped down, one week before the Coyotes open the Stanley Cup qualifiers against Nashville.
Coyotes banking on two goalies when season resumes
The Arizona Coyotes embraced a two-goalie system to start the season, relying on Darcy Kuemper and Antti Raanta to put them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.
Healthy Ekman-Larsson ready to give Coyotes a playoff boost
Ekman-Larsson had another solid season in 2018-19, finishing second on the team with 44 points with 14 goals. He was named to the NHL All-Star team for the fifth time and continued to be one of the NHL’s best offensive defensemen.