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The Arizona Coyotes were sold following the 2023-24 NHL season and recently became the Utah Hockey Club. Former owner Alex Meruelo retained the rights to the Coyotes branding, though. And he had the right to reactivate the franchise down the line. However, after a canceled land auction for a potential new arena, things have changed. […]

The Utah Hockey Club has a name, it has colors, it has a jersey, and it’s ready to bring professional hockey back to Salt Lake City for the first time since the 2002 Winter Olympics. With the niceties out of the way, it’s time for the NHL’s newest city to make its mark on the […]

Jonathan Marchessault was cast aside from the Florida Panthers in 2017. He was selected by Vegas Golden Knights during the NHL Expansion Draft that year. This was in spite of a promising 2016-17 season where he scored 51 points. But Marchessault made the best of the opportunity and was rewarded last season. Marchessault won the […]

The Arizona Coyotes are no longer in business as Ryan Smith bought the franchise and will see them pack up for Utah. This squad has gone through a lot and has amassed a dedicated fan base during its stay. Now, it will see a new environment where avid spectators of the Utah Jazz get to […]

The Arizona Coyotes (36-41-5) are officially an inactive franchise. Fans gathered in the Mullett Arena on Wednesday night to mourn the loss of their squad and celebrate the many memories the Coyotes gave the community in their 28-year existence. After failing to make the playoffs for the fourth-straight season, a 5-2 win over the Edmonton […]

It’s official! The Arizona Coyotes are headed to Salt Lake City, Utah after the move was approved by the NHL Board of Governors. Ryan Smith, the CEO of the Utah Jazz, was clearly excited that they were going to have a new professional hockey team in the area. So much so that they already gauged […]

The Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah, and the team played what is likely its last home game in Arizona, which sparked a few emotional messages from former player Paul Bissonnette, one on X and one on the TNT broadcast. “I wish I could have been there tonight […]

It was an emotional night at Mullett Arena. The Arizona Coyotes played what may be the final game in franchise history. The team is set to be relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah in the coming days. Sean Durzi gave fans a moment to cherish, though. He scored an empty net goal to clinch a […]

Much has been said over the last few days about the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah. However, these Coyotes relocation reports have not been officially addressed by the team or ownership. That changed on Saturday evening when owner Alex Meruelo released an official statement on the reports of his club becoming a Utah NHL team. […]

It seems all but official that the Arizona Coyotes will be sold and relocated from the Phoenix area to Salt Lake City and become Utah’s NHL franchise. And with the confirmation of the sale and relocation likely only a few days from confirmation, NHL Elliotte Friedman is reporting that soon-to-be Coyotes owner Ryan Smith will […]

It appears as if we are about to see a Utah NHL team for the first time. The Arizona Coyotes have reportedly informed their players that the club will move to Salt Lake City next season. This development comes after months of speculation about the team’s arena situation in the Grand Canyon State. The relocation […]

The Arizona Coyotes have fought off relocation for many years. Unfortunately, it seems the fight is now at an end. Reports emerged over the last few days that progress has been made on the franchise’s potential move to Salt Lake City, Utah. Now, it seems those rumors are about to become a reality. Coyotes players […]

The Coyotes could be playing their last few games in Arizona after a bombshell report stating that the franchise could relocate to Salt Lake City as soon as next season surfaced earlier this week, leaving the team in limbo. And that potential transition has been extremely hard on the entire organization, according to The Athletic’s […]

The Arizona Coyotes may be finishing their final season in the Grand Canyon State. On Wednesday, reports emerged that significant progress was made on a potential relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah. This would mark the first NHL relocation since 2011 when the Atlanta Thrashers moved to Winnipeg. This potential move inherently brings a ton […]

The future of the Arizona Coyotes has been up in the air for some time now. Last summer, the team’s proposed arena and entertainment district in Tempe was shot down by public vote. And while the team has unveiled plans to build a new arena in North Phoenix, they may not get the chance to […]

The NHL relocation drama is kicking into high gear. The Arizona Coyotes have been linked to a potential move to Salt Lake City, Utah amid the new arena discussions. On Wednesday, the latest development sure sounds like the Coyotes will be moving to Utah, per Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff. ‘BREAKING: Sources tell @DailyFaceoff- […]

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has maintained his belief that the Arizona Coyotes can remain in The Grand Canyon State. And recently, the team unveiled a new arena plan for a plot of land in North Phoenix near Scottsdale. However, not everyone is a fan of this proposal. In fact, one of the critics of this […]

The Arizona Coyotes declared on Thursday night their determination to win a land auction that could be a crucial step toward allowing the NHL club to stay in the Phoenix area, resolving years of uncertainty surrounding their arena situation. After the Arizona State Land Department released a public land auction notice for 110 acres of […]

The New York Rangers have looked like one of the best teams in the National Hockey League over the last couple of weeks — and that’s without the services of key defenseman Jacob Trouba. The captain has missed each of the last 11 Blueshirts’ games after suffering a lower-body injury in a 4-2 loss to […]

Logan Cooley scored his first career National Hockey League hat-trick in just his 73rd game to help the Arizona Coyotes halt the Nashville Predators’ 18-game point streak on Thursday night. The rookie was instrumental in the win, helping the Yotes down the Preds 8-4 in front of the 4,600 in attendance at Mullett Arena in […]

The Arizona Coyotes had promise in the first half of the 2023-24 NHL season. And for a while, it seemed as if the team would contend for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the wheels fell off the wagon once the calendar turned to 2024. And on Tuesday, Arizona was officially eliminated from playoff contention. Though […]

It’s hard to forget your first NHL game as a hockey player. For Arizona Coyotes rookie Josh Doan, his pro debut will be talked about at the family dinner table for years to come. Doan couldn’t ask for a better NHL debut, from the performance itself to who was there to witness it. Those in […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the desert to take on the Arizona Coyotes Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Blue Jackets-Coyotes prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Blue Jackets are 23-26-12 this season, so they have not played too […]

The Nashville Predators have been active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. That activity continued into deadline day on Friday. Nashville acquired forward Jason Zucker in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes, according to Elliotte Friedman. Arizona is receiving a sixth-round pick in return and are not retaining salary, according to Pierre LeBrun. The Predators […]

Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland is staying busy. After acquiring Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, the team is finalizing a trade that would bring Arizona Coyotes D-man Troy Stecher to Alberta, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. A 2024 seventh-round pick will go with Stecher to Edmonton, while the […]

The Detroit Red Wings look to get back to winning as they face the Arizona Coyotes. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Red Wings-Coyotes prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Red Wings entered the game sitting at 33-23-6 on the year, and last time out, they faced the Colorado Avalanche. The […]

The Arizona Coyotes have finally done it. Arizona defeated the Ottawa Senators on Friday night for their first win in over a month. They had dropped their previous 14 games and fallen well outside of playoff contention. After the game, head coach Andre Tourigny revealed his true feelings about the massive victory. “I feel loose […]

The Arizona Coyotes visit the Eastern Conference as they face the Ottawa Senators. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Coyotes-Senators prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Coyotes enter the game sitting in at 23-30-5 on the year, sitting seventh in the Central Division. They are struggling heavily though, failing to win […]

The Arizona Coyotes were in the hunt for the Stanley Cup Playoffs at one point. In fact, they even held one of the two wild card spots in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, they are now well outside of the playoff race. Arizona has lost 11 games in a row, crushing whatever chances they had. And […]

The Arizona Coyotes recently signed Adam Ruzicka off waivers after being released by the Calgary Flames. However, the veteran center finds himself on the waiver once again after a rather questionable video surfaced online. For whatever reason, Adam Ruzicka posted a video on his Instagram Story that allegedly shows him being around drugs. The video […]

The second half of the NHL season is in full swing as the Toronto Maple Leafs make their annual trip to the desert to take on the Arizona Coyotes. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Maple Leafs-Coyotes prediction and pick will be made. Once again, Toronto is a major threat among the […]

The Colorado Avalanche return home for the first time since before the All-Star Break when they host the Arizona Coyotes. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Coyotes-Avalanche prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Coyotes haven’t won a game since January 22nd when they defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins. Arizona has lost eight […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the desert to take on the Arizona Coyotes Friday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Coyotes prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Hurricanes are 30-17-5 this season, and they have won three of their last five […]

The Arizona Coyotes look to break their long-losing streak as they face the Minnesota Wild. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Wild-Coyotes prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Wild come into the game sitting at 24-23-5 on the year, which is sixth in the Central Division. Still, they have won seven […]

The Arizona Coyotes are once again facing questions regarding their future in the state. Ownership received loud and harsh criticism from NHLPA director Marty Walsh prior to the NHL All-Star Game. Reports have indicated the team may not be bought by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. Gary Bettman has downplayed relocation rumors, but time could […]

The Arizona Coyotes are battling for momentum at the midpoint of the 2023-24 NHL season. Arizona has accumulated 49 points, ranking them sixth in the Central Division. The franchise was reportedly being pursued by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, but a new report suggests otherwise. The Coyotes will not go through any immediate changes in […]

The Arizona Coyotes are hanging around the Western Conference playoff race. However, they aren’t in the best position relative to their counterparts. That could lead the Yotes to trade a few pending free agents ahead of March’s NHL Trade Deadline. And one pending free agent to keep an eye on is defenseman Matt Dumba. He […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are far out of playoff contention in the Western Conference. That was to be expected, even with the addition of star rookie Connor Bedard. With Bedard out due to a fractured jaw, though, Chicago is even more unlikely to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As a result, veteran forward Tyler Johnson […]

Before the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, trading star forward Trevor Zegras was probably the last thing on the minds of the Anaheim Ducks’ front office. But after a brutal campaign that has seen the 22-year-old struggle mightily with injuries — and struggle on the ice when healthy — Zegras’ future in California has become […]