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Location: Glendale, Ariz. | Arena: Jobing.com Arena (17,799) | GM: Don Maloney | Coach: Wayne Gretzky | Stanley Cups: 0
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The unrestricted free agent spotlight continues to shine on Radim Vrbata.

Negotiations remain ongoing between Vrbata's camp and Coyotes general manager Don Maloney. The right wing's future with the team looked extremely bright until a late-season slump, but he did have a career year after being obtained in an off-season trade. Vrbata has said repeatedly that he wants to return, and even though there has been no sense of urgency, it's probable he will be back.

With the emphasis on youth, mixed in with a few core-group veterans, the status of other unrestricted free agents remains cloudy.

Left wing Mathias Tjarnqvist is unrestricted, and even though his offensive numbers are low, coach Wayne Gretzky likes his attitude and approach to penalty-killing. The Coyotes will have tough decision to make on other unrestricted free agents, including center Niko Kapanen and right wing Craig Weller.

It seems likely that left wing Mike York will not return.

As far as bringing in new players, there are free agents who could help the Coyotes, and one or two might be joining the team in training camp, but the chances of a blockbuster deal are almost nil.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
The acquisition of goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in November gave the team a boost of confidence. The Coyotes' rookies all turned in quality seasons. Center/right wing Peter Mueller had two hat tricks and left wing Daniel Carcillo had one.

TURNING POINT
The Coyotes were very much alive in the Western Conference playoff hunt entering March, then things began to unravel. They could not find a way to win consistently at home, and that cost them a playoff spot. They won just two of their last 11 games.

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April 1, 2008 7:39 pm

The Coyotes inked Kyle Turris to a rookie deal.  He'll be coming up for the final three games.  I watched him over the weekend playing for Wisconsin, I'm really excited to see him play on the NHL level.

On a darker note, I heard that Blake Wheeler does not want to play for the Coyotes and most likely will not s ...(more)

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April 14, 2008 6:36 pm
Kevin Poter, winner of the Hobey Baker award just signed a contract today.  He will be with San Antonio for the playoffs.
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March 21, 2008 10:28 am

Only a handful of games left, a bit of a stumple in the last week, and giving up 5 goals in regulation to the ugh, (insert vomiting sound here) Kings last night, we Coyotes fans probably won't be seeing the return of the white out.  But, this was a good season ...(more)

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April 15, 2008 10:21 pm
Now that we are done for the season not much to talk about. Any real Prospects for the draft fo us?? 
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February 2, 2008 10:01 pm
(POLL)

Who do you think has the best chance to make the playoffs in the West???

My personal pick is the Coyotes.

Whats yours?

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March 10, 2008 3:33 am

Now, I am probably the most optimistic person when it comes to small chances of my team making a certain accomplishment, but this one hurts. We are 5 points out of the 8 spot and even if we take 5 of 6 or something we don't control our own destiny and still have Dallas, Anaheim, and San Jose a few times each. I still hope but I am also looking forward to next year being special.

&nb ...(more)

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March 5, 2008 11:08 pm

15 games left

 

9 home

 

5 road

 

9 division games

 

11 of the 15 games against teams a lock or in the playoff race

 

3 points our of the 8 spot

 

It's Crunch Time, Boys!

 

GO Coyotes ...(more)

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January 23, 2008 9:01 am
The Coyotes signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a three-year, $12.75 million contract yesterday.  A smart move in my opinion, he has been one of the top goalies in the league since he was claimed off waivers from the ...(more)
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February 12, 2008 4:30 pm
I thought the return of Rick Toccet would garnish a few wins at first, but unfortunatley the Coyotes are on a bit of a slide.  No suprise, it was bound to happen sometime.  The key will be for them to stop the slide before it closes them out of the playoff hunt.  They had finally cracked the wall and reached the 8th spot in ...(more)
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February 6, 2008 12:29 pm
Peter Mueller has turned into one of the hottest young skaters in the NHL.  He was named rookie of the month for January, he had another hat trick last night against the Flames.  Only a matter of time until the hockey world takes notice.
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January 30, 2008 9:40 am
Peter Mueller scored two more goals last night against the Blue Jackets.  This kid is good.
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January 18, 2008 12:08 pm

Last night against the Blue Jackets presented a mix of emotions.  The Coyotes again played hard, tying the game twice in the third period and one of those times was in the last two minutes.  It shows a lot of heart and never say die attitude from the team.  It was ...(more)

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January 21, 2008 8:07 pm
I was at the game and it was a great 6-2 win.
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January 11, 2008 5:22 pm

Unfortunately the Coyotes, high on a five game winning streak and a six game road winning streak, did not play the best hockey of the year last night.  It's a shame that they went down the way they did, playing against an Oilers team that they should have beat.  Br ...(more)

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January 9, 2008 8:18 am
Great win streak!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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