Coyotes Goaltending
Key Injuries Hampering Coyotes' Efforts
November 30th, 2017 It's been the story of the season in Glendale - the Arizona Coyotes just can't catch a break at the goaltending position. After trading Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames over the offseason and bringing in former New York Rangers backup Antti Raanta to replace him as the...
Coyotes' Inconsistency Continues in 10th Straight Loss
October 27th, 2017 You might be wondering what has gone wrong so far this year for the Arizona Coyotes. For that, I'd tell you it might be easier to instead ask what has gone right this season. The answer? Not much. At 0-9-1 through the season's first 10 games, the Desert Dogs are just one...
Adin Hill's Heroics Can't Save Coyotes
October 18th, 2017 It's been a revolving door at the goaltending position for the Arizona Coyotes since the season began back on Oct. 5. Louis Domingue has been shelled every time he's been on the ice. Antti Raanta looked good in his first appearance, but he's since had a bad night in Las...
Coyotes Turn to Hill to Solve Goaltending Issues
October 17th, 2017 We're less than two weeks into the new NHL season, but the Arizona Coyotes are already going through goaltenders like they're going out of style. Antti Raanta and Louis Domingue haven't been able to get the job done for head coach Rick Tocchet, and, as a result, the...
Winless Coyotes Searching for Goaltending Answers
October 16th, 2017 The Arizona Coyotes have disastrously begun the season 0-4-1. The reasons are aplenty. There have been defensive turnovers, coverage breakdowns, mental errors, and lazy plays, but one of the more noticeable failings this season has been the goaltending. New Faces in...
Should Coyotes Move on from Smith?
June 17th, 2017 The Arizona Coyotes have had the services of goaltender Mike Smith since the 2011-12 season. It's no coincidence that was the same season the Coyotes made it to the Western Conference Final. It is no secret that the Coyotes did not end where they wanted to this past...
Top 3 All-Time Coyotes Goalies
February 8th, 2017 The Arizona Coyotes are celebrating their 20th anniversary this season, and, like every team, have had their fair share of legends suit up for the franchise. Distinguished skaters such as Shane Doan, Keith Tkachuk, and Teppo Numminen, among others, have all played for the...
Mike Smith's Journey
January 13th, 2017 Selection criteria for an all-star appearance is usually based on two factors. First, there’s the immediate, as in big numbers for the current season. Then, there’s a recognition. Maybe something like the lifetime achievement award that’s thrown around at the...
Strome & Domingue Elevate Their Game
November 2nd, 2016 One man's demise could be another man’s treasure. After the Arizona Coyotes sent center Christian Dvorak to the American Hockey League's Tucson Roadrunners earlier this week, that opened a small crack for center Dylan Strome, the Coyotes first pick and third overall...
Coyotes Display Early Season Difficulties
October 30th, 2016 For a team which dropped six of their first eight games this season, there should be reason for concern. That’s the predicament facing the Arizona Coyotes, but as rationalizations are put forward, there’s a ton of hockey ahead. As the principals currently recognize,...
Louis Domingue Keeping Arizona's Playoff Hopes Alive
January 26th, 2016 Never tell the Arizona Coyotes the odds. The plucky Coyotes, widely considered to be a lottery team this season after finishing 29th overall in the NHL last year, continue to keep making noise. They're 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and a very impressive 24-19-5 on the...
Can Louis Domingue Take Mike Smith's Job?
December 27th, 2015 All indications point to a changing of the guard in the Arizona Coyotes goal crease. Since leading his team to the Western Conference finals nearly four years ago, Mike Smith, considered among the more productive goalkeepers in the NHL, has had a declining rate of...
9 Goalie Trade Options for Arizona
December 17th, 2015 With the team announcing that goaltender Mike Smith will miss upwards of two months, the Coyotes are looking for goaltending help. That's a surprising situation because given this scenario in August, you'd assume they'd stand pat and let the lack of a starter aid the tank...
