PHNX Hockey Podcast

The New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes are all vying for the Metropolitan Division crown, but the Pittsburgh Penguins have Erik Karlsson and renewed hopes for one more run. PHLY’s Charlie O’Connor joins the show to break down the division pecking order and dive deep into the Philadelphia Flyers rebuild. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:00 Metro preview! 3:45 The NY R...

The Arizona Coyotes played 5 games in 3 days in 4 cities on 2 continents. Some new stars are starting to emerge as Logan Cooley, Josh Doan and Conor Geekie get on the scoresheet and more familiar favorites like Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse and Matias Maccelli add to the scoring from the other side of the world. As the Coyotes return from their trip to Australia, what will the remainder of trainin...

After four practices in five days in Melbourne, Australia, the Arizona Coyotes are set to face the LA Kings this weekend at Rod Laver Arena for the first ever NHL games played in the Southern Hemisphere. In this unique training camp setting, what is head coach André Tourigny looking for from his players? Meanwhile in Arizona, Petey checks in with updates from training camp at the Ice Den and inter...

The Arizona Coyotes signed Jan Jeník to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday, bringing the organization's contract total to 49 of 50 available spots. What's the path forward for Jeník now? Meanwhile in Melbourne, Craig and Leah touched base with head coach André Tourigny after practice for his evaluation of camp so far and caught up with former NHL head coach Dallas Eakins to learn about his...

The Arizona Coyotes had a day off in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday. But back in Arizona, news broke that the team's Executive Vice President of Communications & Broadcasting Rich Nairn is resigning from his role. Craig and Leah go over Rich's impact over the course of his 27 years with the Yotes and all that he did for the franchise. Then, stick around for a Vegemite taste test and a recap of...

Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong joins the PHNX Coyotes Show in Melbourne, Australia to give his thoughts on training camp so far, discuss the trip Down Under and answer some offbeat questions. Plus, Leah and Craig go over observations from day two of practice and recap the Rookie Showcase! 0:00 Intro 1:36 Welcome Bill Armstrong! 4:35 Armstrong's impressions of Cooley, Guenther and Durzi 7:34 The...

After landing in Melbourne, Australia at 8:00 am on Monday, the Arizona Coyotes hit the ice for day one of Training Camp just hours later. Craig and Leah are in Melbourne with tales from the 21-hour travel day, takeaways from the team’s first practice and a look ahead at the rest of the week! 0:00 Intro 1:55 Travel day recap 7:24 Recap of our day 18:44 Takeaways from day one of training camp 31:10...

The Arizona Coyotes are heading to Australia for half of their training camp and a pair of exhibition games against the Los Angeles Kings. PHNX Sports will be there to cover the entire trip with both shows and written and video content. We’ll cover camp. We’ll canvas Melbourne. We may even bring back a pet koala for Shawn. What challenges do André Tourigny and the Yotes face with a training camp a...

Which players belong in Arizona Coyotes’ all-time lineup of forwards, defenseman, goalies and coaches? On today's Throwback Thursday edition of the PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Petey and Craig debate the Coyotes’ all-time lineup with four forward lines, six defensemen, two goalies and a three-man coaching staff. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to the show! 2:00 Our All-Time Yotes Lineups 3:15 The Forwards 15:45...

Darcy Hordichuk may not be the first name you think of when scrolling through the list of Arizona Coyotes alumni, but he played a key role in the team’s upcoming trip to Australia. Hordichuk joins the show to discuss his path to the NHL, training with mixed martial artist Chuck Liddell, his brief stint with the Coyotes, how the Aussie opportunity came about, and his rapid rise to fame Down Under....

Arizona 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 ALLCIT...

Clayton 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 l...

Two 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 Ev...

The 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...

Chicago 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 extens...

Jason 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...

What 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...

The 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 cl...

Shane 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 a...

The 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...

Which 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...

On 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 Product...

With 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 SUB...

Jason 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 drea...

The 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 th...