PHNX Hockey Podcast

Josh Doan scored two goals in his NHL debut in the Arizona Coyotes’ 6-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Doan had six shots on goal, had 13:14 time on ice and was a +1 in front of his family and friends. Matias Maccelli and Nick Bjugstad scored and Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther each scored a shorthanded goal to seal the deal. Karel Vejmelka made 24 saves on 26 shots. Join Petey, Leah and Cra...

The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joined the show minutes after he found out that he had a kidney-match donor that would help him move past a genetic disorder and start leading a normal life. Petey and Craig also discussed with Aaron the current state of the Blue Jackets, their promising prospect system, and their arguably worse NHL Draft Lottery luck. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Y...

Several Arizona Coyotes prospects will take part in the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament which begins this week. Several more prospects are already competing in various European leagues' postseasons. On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig and Leah take a look at those players and the progress they have made this season in their quest to play in the NHL. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Y...

The Arizona Coyotes lost to the Dallas Stars for the second time this week, this one a 4-2 loss. Clayton Keller scored his 30th goal of the season and Nick Bjugstad scored his 18th. Connor Ingram made 31 saves on 34 shots on goal. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a pack therapy edition of the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yout...

Dylan Guenther scored the overtime winner to complete the Arizona Coyotes’ thrilling comeback victory over the Seattle Kraken. Clayton Keller started things off with his goal with just over one minute to go in the game. Karel Vejmelka made 27 saves on 28 shots. Join Petey, Leah and Craig for reactions and analysis on the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Yo...

Seattle Kraken Assistant GM Rick Olczyk joined the show to discuss balancing fans' expectations after an unexpected playoff run in 2023 with management's long-term building plans. He also weighed in on Coachella Valley's AHL success, and the rise of former Sun Devil goaltender Joey Daccord. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://...

Throughout the Arizona Coyotes’ entire existence, bogus narratives have swirled around the team. In honor of March Madness, the PHNX Coyotes crew put together a bracket of the most Idiotic Coyotes Narratives of all time. Which narrative will prevail as the worst? Craig and Leah complete the ICNT bracket and discuss all the latest Coyotes arena news. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Y...

The Arizona Coyotes allowed five unanswered goals in the team’s 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Clayton Keller scored his 28th of the season and John Leonard scored his first goal as a Coyotes. Connor Ingram made 28 saves on 33 shots. Join Petey, Leah and Craig for a pack therapy edition of the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_yo...

The Eastern Conference wild card race is comically bad, Alex Ovechkin is heating up, Connor McDavid is chasing a milestone and the GM meetings are taking place in Florida. Leah, Craig and Petey discuss it all and welcome in What Chaos’ Pete Blackburn for a discussion of the NHL’s major awards and a game of “How well do you know your Oscar winners?” An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our Yo...

The Arizona Coyotes’ core players came up big in the team’s 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. J.J. Moser, Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller scored for the Coyotes. Keller earned career points 400 and 401 with a goal and an assist. Karel Vejmelka stood tall in net, stopping 37 of 38 shots on goal. Join Petey, Leah and Craig for reactions and analysis on the PHNX Coyotes Postgame...

T he first half of the Arizona Coyotes' season fooled fans into thinking this could be a consistent playoff team as soon as this spring. Recent play and the state of the prospect pipeline serve as reminders that rebuilds take a long time. Petey and Craig look at the rebuild timelines of several teams — past Stanley Cup winners and current teams on the cusp of playoff contention — before turning th...

Connor Ingram had a 27-save performance in the Arizona Coyotes’ 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Logan Cooley, Michael Carcone, Nick Bjugstad and Clayton Keller scored for the Coyotes. The Yotes swept the season series against the Red Wings with two wins in less than a week. The Wings have lost seven straight games… Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions and analysis on the PHNX Coyotes Postg...

The Athletic’s Corey Pronman released his latest ranking of draft-eligible prospects ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft. In a defensemen-heavy draft, Craig, Petey and Leah assess the Arizona Coyotes’ greatest needs by looking at the top prospects at each of the three positions: forwards, defensemen and goalies. Plus, the crew discusses the ramifications and procedures of the upcoming land auction that co...

Minnesota-native Nick Bjugstad scored the Arizona Coyotes’ lone goal in the team’s 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Karel Vejmelka made 27 saves on 29 shots on goal. The Coyotes committed their 11th too many men penalty of the season and André Tourigny benched Jack McBain for the remainder of the game as a result. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a pack therapy edition of the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Sh...

The Vegas Golden Knights took advantage of long-term injured reserve again, and the Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes (finally) went all in for the Cup. On the flip side, the LA Kings and Boston Bruins did almost nothing, the New Jersey Devils waited too long to shore up its goaltending, and the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers made some head-scratching moves. On...

The Arizona Coyotes dropped their season series to Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks with a 7-4 loss at United Center. Clayton Keller scored twice and Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz scored, but Bedard and Colin Blackwell overpowered the Coyotes’ defense. Connor Ingram made 35 saves on 41 shots on goal. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a pack therapy edition of the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show...

Connor Ingram shut out the Detroit Red Wings in the Arizona Coyotes’ first home win since January. Jack McBain, Alex Kerfoot, Logan Cooley and Nick Bjugstad scored in the Coyotes’ 4-0 victory. Ingram made 28 saves in his perfect night. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions, analysis and an appearance by the Mullett Magician on the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCR...

The long anticipated trade-deadline departures of defenseman Matt Dumba and forward Jason Zucker did not produce nearly the return for which management or fans were hoping. It was a buyer’s market to begin with, but the Arizona Coyotes’ unwillingness to retain salary also impacted the value of those players. On the plus side, Nick Bjugstad, Alex Kerfoot and Michael Carone stayed put and the Bjugst...

The Arizona Coyotes fell 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild to extend their winless streak at home to 45 days. Clayton Keller and Michael Carcone scored just seven seconds apart in the 3rd period to take the lead, but Minnesota responded and sealed the game with two empty net goals. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves on 26 shots. The Coyotes played 11-7 with both Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba out for trade related...

The NHL trade deadline is just two days away and the Arizona Coyotes are set to be sellers. On today’s PHNX Coyotes Podcast, Craig, Petey and Leah break down the possibilities for every player rumored to be available, from the guys on expiring contracts to the attractive veterans with some term left on their deals. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube...

Penalties plagued the Arizona Coyotes in the team’s 5-2 loss to Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks went 4-for-5 on the power play… Nick Bjugstad and Michael Carcone scored for the Coyotes and Connor Ingram made 27 saves on 31 shots. The Coyotes haven’t won at home since January 22. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for a pack therapy edition of the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show! Plus,...

The Athletic's senior NHL writer, Mark Lazerus, joined Petey and Craig to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' season, Connor Bedard, tanking the right way, another outdoor game appearance, the Bears, Chicago style hot dogs and pizza, Pearl Jam and the future of the Coyotes in Arizona. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/...

Dylan Guenther had a goal and two assists in the Arizona Coyotes’ 5-2 win over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Karel Vejmelka came up big, stopping 24 of 26 shots. Logan Cooley, Jason Zucker, Michael Kesselring, Nick Schmaltz and Guenther scored for the Coyotes. The Yotes have won two straight games. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions and analysis on the PHNX Coyotes Postgame Show...

What’s it like to fly on the Arizona Coyotes team plane? What are the best road cities, restaurants and arenas? What are the sightseeing possibilities with limited free time on the road? Petey and Craig discuss every aspect of travel in the NHL. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports   PHNX Events: Get your t...

The Arizona Coyotes’ losing streak is finally over! The Yotes won 5-3 over the Ottawa Senators to snap their 14-game losing streak and win for the first time since January 22. Michael Carcone, J.J. Moser, Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther and Matias Maccelli scored for the Coyotes. Karel Vejmelka made 34 saves on 37 shots on goal. Join Leah, Petey and Craig for reactions and analysis on the PHNX Coyot...