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The Arizona Coyotes began their life as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and started playing in the 1972-73 season. They joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season when the league absorbed the WHA and the team remained in Winnipeg through the 1995-96 season. In Winnipeg, the team made the playoffs 11 times in 17 NHL seasons but never made it past the division finals. Prior to the 1996-97 season, the team relocated to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes, although they changed their location name from Phoenix to Arizona for the 2014-15 season. Since joining the NHL, the Coyotes/Jets have made the playoffs 20 times but have only made the conference finals one time.

Coyotes’ Josh Doan & Aku Räty Could Earn Call-up Post-Deadline

The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Arizona Coyotes made three separate deals. The first of which came with general manager Bill Armstrong trading defenseman Troy Stecher to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2027 fourth-round pick. He then wrapped up the highly anticipated trade deadline by dealing Matt Dumba and Jason Zucker. It was quite uneventful, to say the least, and so were the returns from the respective deals. Related: Grading the Coyotes’ 2024 Trade Deadline However, the benefit of trading these players is that several spots are now up for grabs on the NHL roster….

Ingram’s Shutout Carries Coyotes to Win Over Red Wings

As of late, the Arizona Coyotes haven’t been known for hot starts. The first period hasn’t been kind for the team, with many of their issues coming at the beginning of the game. However, it was exactly the opposite in Friday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Coyotes’ offense took off to help them secure a 4-0 win. With the win, the team ends a seven-game losing streak at Mullett Arena. Here are some takeaways from Saturday’s game. Nick Bjugstad’s Triumphant Return Arguably, one of the best players in the game was Nick Bjugstad. The Minnesota native wasn’t in…

Grading the Coyotes’ 2024 Trade Deadline

The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and several big names have been traded from their respective teams but not from the Arizona Coyotes. The Vegas Golden Knights made a splash, landing defenseman Noah Hanifin and Tomáš Hertl. Plenty of other players were on the move, such as Tyler Toffoli, Kyle Okposo, and much more. Over the last 72 hours, the Coyotes made three deals, which saw them deal three players on expiring contracts. Those three were Troy Stecher, Jason Zucker, and Matt Dumba. Related: Predators Acquire Jason Zucker From the Coyotes However, few expected the returns to…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canucks, Flyers, Coyotes

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, with the trade deadline just days away, several updates are coming out of multiple franchises. The Edmonton Oilers have numerous conversations going on. The Vancouver Canucks are considering flipping a player they just acquired, and the Philadelphia Flyers are still talking about signing two defensemen…

 

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What year were the Arizona Coyotes founded?

The Arizona Coyotes began their life as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and started playing in the 1972-73 season.

When did the Arizona Coyotes play their first game?

The Arizona Coyotes’ first NHL game (played as the Winnipeg Jets) occurred on Oct. 10, 1979, against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They lost 4-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Arizona Coyotes?
Andre Tourigny is the current head coach for the Arizona Coyotes.