Tag: Clayton Keller

A Look into Nick Schmaltz’s Seven-Year Extension with the Arizona Coyotes

Nick Schmaltz signed a seven-year, $40.95 million extension with the Arizona Coyotes on March 30th. Arizona keeps one of its core forwards in place. What does this all mean? What impact may it have down the road? Let's take a…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the New York Rangers

An Oilers - Rangers trade that didn't happen Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Multiple sources have confirmed that back at the 2016 entry draft the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers had discussed a trade that would have sent…

Mark Easson

Forward Options for the Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes entered this season looking to avoid a repeat of the poor start that doomed their playoff hopes in 2017-18. It took them 12 games before they finally got their first victory last season, edging the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Notes: On Waivers, Cleared Waivers, Jets, and Coyotes

On waivers today Cap Friendly: Players placed on waivers today: Christopher Gibson (NYI) Tanner Fritz (NYI) Seth Helgeson (NYI) Michael Sislo (NYI) Steve Bernier (NYI) James O'Brien (OTT) Paul Carey (OTT) Ethan Prow (PIT) Dakota Mermis (ARI) Brad Malone (EDM)…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Alex Galchenyuk and Max Domi Change Places

The Montreal Canadiens traded Alex Galchenyuk to the Arizona Coyotes for Max Domi. Admittedly, this trade permeated the rumor mills for months and had been on again and off again several times. This is why it naturally happens on a…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of The End

The regular season is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is time to announce our Calder Trophy winner. Other rookies performed well but only one could take the top spot. The field was tough…

Chris Wassel

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Wild, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have signed prospect Troy Terry to an entry-level deal. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be out for the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Raanta, Hjalmarsson, Richardson, Rieder, Domi, and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: It may not be a busy trade deadline for the Coyotes. “I think if people are expecting us to be major players at the trade deadline they may be disappointed,”…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges: "#Sabres have let it be known they'll take back some of his salary... St. Louis is a team that's shown interest. I do believe Josh Gorges will…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Penguins, Jets, Canadiens, Ducks, and Coyotes

On the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and Arizona Coyotes ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The Senators believe they possibly have the top center - Derick Brassard - and possibly the top winger -…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Golden Knights, Rangers, and Stars

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Bob McKenzie: There has been trade talk and speculation about Coyotes forward Max Domi. The Coyotes are not actively shopping Domi but would listen to offers. The only untouchables are Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Clayton Keller.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rookie Watch: Three NHL Rookies Off To A Hot Start

October is over and so much has changed. When one first looked at the Calder Trophy race (best rookie), it looked to be Nico Hischier versus Nolan Patrick. There was Clayton Keller as a good third choice. However, it is clear that everything up is…

Chris Wassel