PHNX Hockey Podcast
866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe make it more fun to be a hockey fan in Arizona. With former NHL video coach Steve Peters and the best host in the business Leah Merrall, the crew gives you the best hockey takes and entertainment in the Valley.
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Rookie Camp Preview
September 12, 2023 19:23 - 1 hourArizona Coyotes rookie camp begins Wednesday. Many of the team’s top prospects will be there including Logan Cooley, Conor Geekie and Josh Doan. But many will not, like Dmitri Simashev, Daniil But and Michael Hrabal. Petey, Leah and Craig discuss which players to watch and what value there is in both the camp and the Rookie Faceoff on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 PHLY joins ALLCITY 14:00 Trouble with Babs in Columbus 22:30 Rookie Camp roster 47:00 Trivia Tuesday! An ALLC...
Keller Conjecture
September 11, 2023 19:07 - 52 minutesClayton Keller tied Keith Tkachuk’s single-season Coyotes points record last year. What’s possible as he enters the prime of his career? Can he eclipse that record? Will he become the fifth captain in team history? Could he become the greatest Coyote of all-time? Craig, Leah, Petey & Shawn discuss on the Monday edition of the PHNX Coyotes show. They also looked back at how Keller arrived at this lofty place. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:40 1-on-1 with Clayton Keller 17:30 The Kell...
2 Years of PHNX
September 08, 2023 19:58 - 51 minutesTwo years ago, PHNX and the PHNX Coyotes Podcast launched. Today, Craig, Petey and Leah celebrate and reflect on two years of shows, guests and all-time memories. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 18:00 Our favorite clips from the last year 43:00 Weekend Binge An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports PHNX Events: Get your tickets to D-backs Takeovers, Knockout Nights & Suns Watch Parties at BetMGM...
Friend or Foe?
September 07, 2023 19:07 - 54 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes don’t have a clear rival. The move to the Central Division took facetime away with familiar foes such as the LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights, but is there any real beef with now divisional opponents Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche? Where do the Toronto Maple Leafs stand as a rival? And what truly defines a rivalry? Petey and Leah debate which team should hold the title of Arizona Coyotes’ rival and talk more about GM Bill Armstrong’s multi-year contract extension on...
Calder Conversation
September 06, 2023 19:02 - 45 minutesChicago Blackhawks forward and 2023 top pick Connor Bedard is the overwhelming favorite to win the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year. Which rookies could challenge Bedard for that honor, and does Arizona Coyotes center Logan Cooley belong in that conversation? Leah, Shawn and Craig discuss the cream of the league’s rookie crop and the signing of Bill Armstrong to a multi-year contract extension! 0:00 Intro 1:10 BREAKING: GMBA Extended 15:45 Liam Kirk on waivers 21:45 Is Bedard a Calder...
Trainer Talk
September 05, 2023 19:17 - 53 minutesJason Serbus was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Coyotes from 2008-2017 before leaving to take his current role with the Washington Capitals. He joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to detail his daily duties, reflect on his time in Arizona and share some of his best stories. Plus, Craig calls into the show with updates from the Ice Den in Scottsdale and Petey provides an update on what’s been happening at the location in Tempe where the Coyotes wanted to build their arena… 0:00 Intro 1:...
Occupational Options
September 04, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutesWhat would Arizona Coyotes players do for work if they weren't playing professional hockey? In celebration of labor day, Craig, Leah and Petey asked a handful of Coyotes players what they would do for work in an alternate reality and discuss what do some of the Yotes LOOK like they would do. Plus, the PHNX Coyotes crew chats what they'd be doing if not for jobs in sports media, what the dream job would be and the best way to spend a day off! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 3:50 The PHNX...
Russian Discussion
September 01, 2023 19:17 - 55 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes are suddenly flush with Russian prospects in their pipeline. Craig and Leah discuss a few of them to flesh out some questions from Craig's monthly mailbag. Plus, with the Coyotes preparing for a preseason trip to Australia, the PHNX Coyotes crew also ranked Melbourne’s celebrities on another edition of Friday Fun Day! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show 2:00 A Craig and Leah clearing 8:45 Questions about Mullett 13:35 What's up with Artyom Duda? 17:40 The Russian Discuss...
Valley Icon
August 31, 2023 19:46 - 47 minutesShane Doan’s contributions to the Arizona Coyotes and the Valley go well beyond his on-ice achievements. He is the greatest captain in franchise history — a player whose relentless drive helped galvanize a less talented group of players into the greatest run in franchise history. He is an ambassador who helped end an NHL lockout and save the franchise from relocation on multiple occasions. He is an impossibly good soul whose humanity, generosity and genuine engagement with everyone he met hel...
Coaching Carousel
August 30, 2023 18:55 - 48 minutesThe Columbus Blue Jackets’ Mike Babcock, the New York Ranger’s Peter Laviolette, the Calgary Flames' Ryan Huska, the Anaheim Ducks' Greg Cronin, the Nashville Predators' Andrew Brunette and the Washington Capitals' Spencer Carbery are the newest kids on the coaching block. What challenges will they face in their new gigs? What pros and cons do they bring to the table? Petey, Leah and Craig take a deep dive on the NHL’s half dozen new bench bosses in another edition of Around the NHL. 0:00 In...
Best Dressed
August 29, 2023 19:05 - 57 minutesWhich North American professional sports league has the worst uniforms? Leah, Shawn, Petey & Craig debate the merits and failings of NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL attire. It’s also time for another round of Trivia Tuesday, with Craig at the helm. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:30 Assistant coach extensions 6:30 AZ High School Hockey 20:00 Who has the worst jerseys? 47:40 Trivia Tuesday! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: h...
Moser Monday
August 28, 2023 19:00 - 59 minutesOn today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey, Craig and Leah take a deep dive on defenseman JJ Moser, looking at how the Coyotes selected him, his meteoric rise to NHL-regular, his strengths, and his areas for growth as a piece of the Arizona Coyotes’ core. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:05 Moser Monday! 13:15 Petey's Puck Talk: JJ Moser 41:00 PHNX Ranks: Keith Tkachuk An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/p...
Desert Dogs
August 25, 2023 19:17 - 49 minutesWith International Dog Day coming up, what better time to spotlight the canines of the Arizona Coyotes organization? Craig, Leah and Petey highlight the desert dogs and their owners on today’s special edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show, dawg 3:15 Craig's dog tales (like tails, get it?) 4:20 For All The Dogs 40:10 Weekend Binge An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxspor...
Meet Zucker
August 24, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutesJason Zucker surprised a lot of people when he signed a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Arizona Coyotes as a free agent on July 1. Zucker joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his decision to sign in Arizona, how he envisions his role, what he brings to the team, his foundation, Mullett Arena and more. Plus, Auston Matthews signed a four-year contract extension in Toronto. Is the dream of Matthews eventually coming home dead or is there still hope? 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to th...
Bear is Back
August 23, 2023 20:52 - 53 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes have reached an agreement with head coach André Tourigny on a three-year contract extension. Tourigny's assistant coaches are also expected to be extended. Leah and Petey discuss what Tourigny did to earn this, the impact he has on the organization and what’s ahead. Plus, NHL.com Senior Fantasy Editor Pete Jensen joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to analyze the fantasy value of the Coyotes’ top players, some sleeper picks, some strategies for drafting a team, and what to ex...
Yandle 2.0?
August 22, 2023 19:25 - 52 minutesNew Arizona Coyotes defenseman Sean Durzi joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his trade from the Los Angeles Kings to the Coyotes, the risk-reward nature of his game, his power-play prowess and his near miss with Paul Bissonnette. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 4:00 Durzi's trade 9:45 Yandle 2.0? 21:00 What makes AZ special 34:00 Why trade for Durzi? 43:00 Trivia Tuesday! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http:...
Schmaltzmas
August 21, 2023 20:18 - 47 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes signed forward Nick Schmaltz to a 7-year contract with a $5.85 million AAV back in 2019. Schmaltz enters year five of that deal this upcoming season and has yet to play a full, healthy 82 games. Is Schmaltz worth his contract? What does he bring to the Yotes? What’s his ceiling and how does he fit into the Coyotes’ future? Petey, Craig and Leah examine Schmaltz’s role, contributions to the team and potential areas for growth on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:...
Captain or No Captain?
August 18, 2023 19:09 - 50 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes have not had a captain since Oliver Ekman-Larsson in 2021. Will head coach André Tourigny name a captain this season or continue to go without one? Who would make the best captain on the Yotes? Does naming a captain matter in the NHL? Craig, Petey and Leah debate the importance of having a captain, whether or not the Coyotes should or will name one and enjoy the usual Friday Funday shenanigans on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:40 RIP...
Redrafting 2016
August 17, 2023 19:14 - 45 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes selected Clayton Keller with the 7th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. Would Keller still be in Arizona in a redraft of that year? What about Jakob Chychrun? Where would Matthew Tkachuk, Charlie McAvoy and Tage Thompson go? On today’s Throwback Thursday episode of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Leah redraft the 2016 NHL Draft! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 4:50 Setting the scene in 2016 An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.l...
Expansion Dreams
August 16, 2023 19:14 - 53 minutesIf the NHL were to expand beyond its current 32 teams, which North American or European cities would make the most sense and which realignment proposal is the most logical? Craig, Petey, Shawn and Leah examined the myriad of possibilities and offered their dream expansion sites. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 4:30 Ferenacci spurns the Yotes 9:45 Mastrosimone going pro? 11:20 What's up with Jan Jenik? 20:14 NHL expansion ideas 43:00 Name the expansion franchise! An ALLCITY Network Pro...
Richie Returns
August 15, 2023 19:14 - 55 minutesFormer Arizona Coyotes forward Brad Richardson joins the PHNX Coyotes show live in studio to discuss life after retirement, his new gig, his growing family, good bud Jason Demers and the changing state of the game. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Richie joins! 6:15 New gig with Calgary 22:30 The 2012 Western Conference Playoffs 31:30 What's the deal with Dustin Brown 47:10 The best Christmas gift ever 49:55 Brad the dad! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ...
Maccelli Monday
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 49 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes and Matias Maccelli recently agreed to a three-year, $10.275 million contract; good for an average annual value of $3.425 million. Now that the Finnish forward is locked up on a mid-length deal, what can the Coyotes expect from him? Petey, Craig and Leah examine Maccelli’s role, contributions to the team and potential areas for growth on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 1:45 Craig's kid goes to college! 4:45 Maccelli Monday! 17:20 Petey'...
Big 12 Meets NHL
August 11, 2023 18:54 - 43 minutesArizona State and Arizona are set to join the Big 12 in 2024, joining 14 teams in a conference that spans various cities around the country. Houston and Salt Lake City are among them, both teams associated with Arizona Coyotes relocation rumors and NHL expansion. Which among the Big 12 cities would actually make good NHL expansion markets? On today’s Friday Funday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey, Leah, Shawn and Craig rank Big 12 cities based on viability as NHL expansion markets...
Redrafting 2019
August 10, 2023 21:09 - 53 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes selected Victor Söderström with the 11th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. Would the same be true today? Or would Matthew Boldy, Spencer Knight, Cole Caufield, Peyton Krebs or Alex Newhook don the Kachina? On today’s Throwback Thursday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Leah reflect on the 2019 NHL Draft and attempt to rewrite history! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:35 Terrible Tweeting 8:45 Setting the scene in 2019 15:00 2019 NHL Re-Draft An ALLC...
Arena Update
August 09, 2023 19:14 - 59 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes have issued a letter of intent to purchase 41 acres in Mesa for the team’s new arena. The site is one of several still under consideration. The team is looking at other East Valley sites in Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix. Craig, Petey and Leah discuss the arena update, rehash what’s known and what’s not a possibility and go over what’s ahead. Plus, Coyotes forward Liam O’Brien joins the show to talk about his summer, fashion and the Yotes’ moves this offseason! 0:00 Intro ...
El Tigre?
August 09, 2023 01:14 - 48 minutesArizona Coyotes defenseman Matt Dumba joined the show to discuss the evolution of his game, the opportunity ahead in Arizona and the nickname he wishes he had. Petey and Craig also discuss the Erik Karlsson trade and other tidbits of Coyotes news before launching another edition of Trivia Tuesday. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 4:40 Matt Dumba joins! 16:18 Dumba's expectations 22:55 Erik Karlsson is a Pittsburgh Penguins 27:00 Coyotes Notes 36:00 Trivia Tuesday An ALLCITY Network P...
Dumbafounded
August 07, 2023 22:38 - 52 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes and free-agent defenseman Matt Dumba agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract on Sunday. What can the 29-year-old veteran still add to the blue line and how has his game changed over the years? Petey and Craig examine those questions with help from The Athletic’s Joe Smith on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 1:45 Matt Dumba is a Yote! 7:10 Previewing D-Pairs 16:30 Joe Smith joins! 37:00 Petey's Puck Talk: Matt Dumba An ALLCITY Networ...
Early Futures
August 04, 2023 19:27 - 57 minutesThe start of the NHL season is still two months away, but the BetMGM Sportsbook app is full of futures for the Arizona Coyotes and beyond. The point total line for the Yotes is set at 73.5 points… Will Clayton Keller and company finish over or under in points? Is there any possible scenario the Coyotes make the playoffs? Craig, Leah and Petey are live from the BetMGM Sportsbook in Glendale to take an early look at NHL futures on the Friday Funday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 In...
Coach's Corner
August 03, 2023 20:29 - 56 minutesWhat makes a good NHL power play? Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Newell Brown, who was an assistant coach with the Arizona Coyotes from 2013-2017, joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to break down what makes a successful power play. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:00 Inside the PP with Coach Brown 17:55 Coach talk! 23:10 The Zegras-Stecher dust up 28:15 Newllie's weekend binge 45:55 State of the Anaheim Ducks An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_you...
Devils' Advocate
August 02, 2023 18:58 - 49 minutesIt’s been a busy year for Sun Devil hockey and coach Greg Powers. Josh Doan turned pro after two seasons, ASU’s roster underwent significant changes, Powers remade his staff and the program announced that it would be joining the National Collegiate Hockey Conference beginning in the 2024-25 season. Powers joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss all of these changes, year one at Mullett Arena and what’s ahead for the program. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:50 Headed for the NCHC 9:...
Prospect Rankings
August 01, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes’ prospect pool is deeper than ever, but is there enough talent to carry the team into a playoff contender? On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig, Petey and Leah expand on Yotes prospect rankings with a positional analysis of the centers, wings, defensemen and goalies. 0:00 Intro 5:00 Discussing the Arizona Coyotes prospect list 6:30 Top-5 Center prospects (Logan Cooley and Connor Geekie 1 and 2) 16:00 Top-5 Forward prospects (Dylan Guenther and Daniil But lead the pack) ...
McBain Monday
July 31, 2023 19:20 - 57 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes and Jack McBain avoided arbitration on Sunday. McBain signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract good for an average annual value of approximately $1.6 million. Now that the young forward is locked up for two years, what does he bring to the table for this Yotes team? Petey, Craig and Leah examine McBain’s role, contributions to the team and potential on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 4:16 McBain signs! 12:45 JMB's role 23:55 Petey's Puc...
TPSP: CHA-CHAING Budda Baker secures bag, Coyotes sign Logan Cooley
July 28, 2023 21:32 - 1 hourHe requested a trade earlier this year, but Budda Baker is back with the Cardinals at training camp after receiving a significant raise–but not an extension. How should Cards fans react to the MLB Trade Deadline is now fast approaching. Can we still expect GM Mike Hazen to get reinforcements for Torey Lovullo’s squad? Logan Cooley opted to sign his ELC with the Arizona Coyotes instead of returning to the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the haters are sick! Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz f...
Goalies Galore
July 28, 2023 19:19 - 59 minutesThe Arizona Coyotes added four goalies to the mix this summer, bringing the organization’s total to seven in the system. Coyotes goaltending development coach Charlie McTavish joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss the challenge and excitement of tutoring the franchise’s sudden glut of goalie prospects all over the world. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:55 Takeaways from talking to Cooley 8:48 Jack McBain's pending arbitration 47:00 The Gang Goes to Dinner An ALLCITY Network Pro...
Redrafting 2015
July 27, 2023 19:26 - 48 minutesThe 2015 NHL Draft was one of the most anticipated drafts in years with Connor McDavid as the prize. That is, of course, until the Arizona Coyotes dropped to the third pick in the NHL Draft lottery, losing out on both McDavid AND Jack Eichel. In retrospect, the selection of Dylan Strome is a sticking point for many Coyotes fans. On today’s Throwback Thursday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Leah redraft the 2015 NHL Draft! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:30 Cooley signs...
Cooley Time?
July 26, 2023 19:44 - 50 minutesPer a source, there is momentum toward Logan Cooley signing his ELC to play for the Arizona Coyotes this season. This news comes after Cooley announced he would return to Minnesota for his sophomore season earlier this summer. How does Cooley’s decision impact the Yotes’ roster and expectations for the season? Craig, Leah and Petey discuss this potential change of events on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 1:40 COOLEY! 15:10 Does this change expectations? 3...
Mailbag Tuesday
July 25, 2023 19:10 - 59 minutesOn today’s Mailbag edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey, Leah and Craig discuss Patrice Bergeron’s retirement, then dive a little deeper into select questions from the Arizona Coyotes monthly mailbag before another edition of Trivia Tuesday. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:40 Bergeron retires 8:20 Mailbag Tuesday! 10:00 Does Dumba make sense? 15:00 Yotes Back to the Future 20:00 Can the young Russians develop 27:10 Is there enough star power? 32:35 Realistic expectations 36:45 E...
Guess the Lines
July 25, 2023 14:53 - 59 minutesWith most of the Coyotes’ offseason moves in the books, Leah, Petey and Craig take a stab at projecting forward lines, defense pairs and the goaltending platoon. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 6:15 What goes into making lines? 13:20 Predicting the forward lines 37:56 The defensive pairs 48:55 The goalie tandem 54:20 The special teams An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports PHNX Events: Get you...
Brown(ie) Points
July 21, 2023 19:32 - 1 hourThe NBA announced an in-season tournament, a new annual competition for all 30 teams that will debut in the 2023-24 season. While the NHL shut down the idea of an equivalent for hockey, we decided to imagine what it would look like anyway. Arizona Coyotes team reporter Patrick Brown joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to “create” an NHL in-season tournament, propose rule changes to the league, discuss tales from the road, weekend binge and more Friday Funday shenanigans! 0:00 intro 2:00 I don'...
Stecher's Return
July 20, 2023 19:12 - 44 minutesTroy Stecher signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1 after getting dealt to the Calgary Flames at the NHL trade deadline. Stecher joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his reasons for returning to the desert, this group, taking another step forward, his summer, fashion and more. Plus, the crew discusses Matias Maccelli’s comments after signing a three-year extension earlier this week! You can donate to Troy Stecher's fundraiser for Diabetes Canada: https://crm2.diabete...
Way Back Wednesday
July 19, 2023 19:27 - 57 minutesThe 1996 NHL Draft is widely viewed as one of the worst drafts in league history, but there were still a couple of gems to be mined. Petey, Craig and Shawn do their best to put the diamonds at the top, then sift through the deep veins of cubic zirconia. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to Way Back Wednesday 5:50 Redrafting the 1996 draft 27:00 Picks 11-20 51:00 IT'S NOT THE FIESTA MALL 51:42 Dad Joke Wednesday An ALLCITY Network Production BetMGM: Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus cod...
Minnesota Man Crush
July 18, 2023 19:08 - 58 minutesNick Bjugstad signed a 2-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1, returning to the desert after a stint with the Edmonton Oilers. Bjugstad joins the PHNX Coyotes Podcast to discuss his return to the Yotes, why he came back, his thoughts on André Tourigny, his bromance with Petey and more! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show Bjugie! 5:00 Nick's return to the Valley 11:45 Nick's relationship with Bear 16:25 Playing with McDavid in Edmonton 19:12 Reuniting with Jason Zucker 22:40 The outlo...
Mantanere Maccelli
July 17, 2023 19:32 - 49 minutesThere was a lot of news this weekend regarding the Arizona Coyotes restricted free agents. On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Leah and Craig discuss the contracts for newly signed RFAs Matias Maccelli and Ivan Prosvetov, and the lack of progress on new deals for Jan Jeník and Jack McBain. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:25 Maccelli re-signs 10:27 Prosvetov get 1-year deal 15:25 Other Yotes moves 19:55 Jenik remains an RFA 25:32 Is McBain still headed for arbitration? 34:00 Mission Impos...
Friday Funday
July 14, 2023 19:11 - 1 hourIf you were an NHL player today, which teams would be on your no-trade list? On today’s Friday Funday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, the crew reveals which teams they’d want to avoid as a player. Plus, the new Arizona Coyotes license plates are here. What would you put on a personalized plate? What are some good hockey and Coyotes-themed phrases for a plate? 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to Friday Funday! 3:00 Galchenyuk update 9:00 Happy Bastille Day 10:20 Our no-trade lists 41:30 It's goin...
Throwback Thursday
July 13, 2023 19:37 - 1 hourThe 2003 NHL Draft is widely considered one of the deepest NHL Drafts ever, so of course the Arizona Coyotes, then Phoenix Coyotes, had no picks in the first or second rounds that year. On today’s Throwback Thursday episode of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Leah dive into why the Yotes were left out of the first two rounds and re-draft every pick in round one. Plus, who did the Coyotes end up drafting that year? 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 1:58 Alex Galchenyuk waived by Yotes 5...
Taste of Tucson
July 12, 2023 19:09 - 54 minutesThe Tucson Roadrunners will add some new faces to the lineup next season. Some are AHL veterans hoping for another crack at the NHL, and some are upcoming prospects like Maksymilian Szuber. Roadrunners head coach Steve Potvin joins the show to discuss the revamped roster and expectations for the 2023-24 season. Plus, the crew discusses the signing of UFA Travis Dermott and debuts a new segment on today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Pots joins the show (from vacation)! 4:17 Potenti...
Winners and Losers
July 11, 2023 19:09 - 57 minutesIt’s been a busy stretch in the NHL since the calendar flipped to July 1. Short-term deals have been the name of the game among NHL free agents. Which teams took the biggest swings and which teams played it safe? How did former Arizona Coyotes Michael Bunting and Max Domi on the open market? Who are the biggest names still available? Plus, the Detroit Red Wings acquired Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators in one of the biggest trades of the offseason so far. Craig, Petey and Leah go Arou...
Former Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers talks his career, what’s next and tales from the road
July 10, 2023 19:43 - 1 hourFormer Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers joins the PHNX Coyotes crew live in studio to discuss what he’s been up to, what’s next, tales from the road and more! Plus, just how well does JD know his teammates from all of the stops in his career that spanned the NHL, AHL, Finland, Moscow, Switzerland? 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:50 How ya doin', JD? 26:40 JD's time in Arizona 29:20 Thoughts on hockey in AZ 40:00 Michael Kesselring 49:10 Tales from the road 1:01:00 How well doe...
Week in Review
July 07, 2023 19:04 - 52 minutesIt’s been a busy stretch for the Arizona Coyotes organization, from the NHL Draft to free agency and development camp. Logan Cooley and André Tourigny spoke about their futures with the team. Bill Armstrong’s moves prove the organization is taking a step forward in the rebuild process. Plus, the top prospects were all in town for an on-ice camp, off-ice development and a D-backs game. Craig, Leah and Petey reflect on the Yotes’ busy week and compare the first pitches of top prospects over t...
Bear Necessities
July 06, 2023 20:48 - 1 hourArizona Coyotes head coach André Tourigny joins the PHNX Coyotes show live at the Ice Den Scottsdale to unveil his family’s much-hyped maple syrup and discuss the team’s offseason moves. Then, director of player development Lee Stempniak joins the crew to recap his first year on the job, and forward Dylan Guenther joins to discuss the opportunity ahead after a Memorial Cup run with the WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 3:30 Bear's maple syrup 5:15 Bear thoughts...