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It came to no surprise when Ilya Bryzgalov's name was announced to Team Russia Olympic roster. Bryzgalov, who leads the NHL with five shutouts and is tied for third place in wins (21), is expected to backup San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov in net when the Olympics begin in February. Despite the Phoenix Coyotes defeating twice Nabokov (a finalist for last yearÆs Vezina trophy) this season, it appears as though Nabokov ...

The NHL has a three-goalie race for the Vezina Trophy this season: Martin Brodeur, Ryan Miller, and Ilya Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov has built up a strong resume this season, as he is currently tied for first place with Miller and Tim Thomas in shutouts. Despite playing in 32 games this season, his four shutouts have already bypassed his shutout totaláfrom last season with the Phoenix Coyotes. Bryzgalov needs two more wins to register 100 ...

With the Christmas just a week away, the Phoenix Coyotes have been fortunate of receiving a lot of their presents early. For starters, the Coyotes will be moving away from the desert. After a heated battle this summer about the future of the Coyotes organization the ruling favored of keeping the Coyotes in the desert. After finding out that the Coyotes were staying in Phoenix, the presents began to fall ...

Despite posting a 21-12-3 record, the Phoenix Coyotes have been short-handed throughout the season. Kurt Sauer, 28, has battled injuries throughout his eight seasons in the NHL. Sauer has only appeared in one game this season due to an injury he sustained while playing with the Colorado Avalanche two years ago. While Sauer has been sidelined, the Coyotes have become dominant without him. The question is when Sauer returns, will the Coyotes even ...

It took the Phoenix Coyotes 41 games last season before they earned their 20th victory on the season.   This season it might take the Coyotes 34 games to earn their 20th victory of the season. In the midst of a four-game road trip, the Coyotes have continued to fall on road trips—losing to Detroit 3-2, and going 1-6 in the last seven road games. After the Red Wings started the game with a ...

Although we are just a couple puck drops into the month of December it is never too early to discuss playoffs. Playoffs is when the ôreal seasonö begins. 16 of the NHLÆs strongest teams compete to become Stanley Cup Champions. This season the Western Conference is stronger than itÆs been in recent years. With key acquisitions during the off-season the Western Conference as well as former dominant teams taking the plunge ...

One name that is currently under the radar after being waived by the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday is T.J. Hensick. Hours after being waived by the Avalanche, Hensick’s name has become a popular topic amongst hockey message boards. One team that should take a shot at claiming Hensick off waivers are the Phoenix Coyotes. Think about it for a second. The Coyotes have a successful history when it comes to signing players off ...

“Confidence is what it’s all about,” said Lauri Korporkski after the Coyotes dismantled the Dallas Stars, 5-2. After losing a combined 1-6 over the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames in the last two games, the Coyotes returned to Phoenix with unfinished business. After being criticized for not scoring against the Oilers and the Flames the Coyotes had Marco Turco’s number on speed dial The Coyotes couldn’t get enough of seeing Turco ...

If the NHL was to conclude today, the Phoenix Coyotes would clinch a playoff spot, the first time since 2002. The seven year drought would looks to end with the revamped Coyotes. Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett has built up an early Coach of the Year resume under a new and improved Coyotes roster. After an off-season of uncertainty the Coyotes have changed the way of playing including the ...

What feels like an eternity, has only been two weeks since Ed Jovanovski last played for the Coyotes. Jovanovski, the first overall pick in the 1994 NHL Draft, has missed seven straight games suffering a lower-body injured against Chicago back on Nov. 5. Since the lower-body injury, the Coyotes are 3-3-1 without their star defenseman. Jovanovski, a potential Olympian for Team Canada, is listed as questionable when the Coyotes travel to Canada, ...