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Jovanovski Off to Great Start

Posted: 27th October 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
When the Phoenix Coyotes signed Ed Jovanovski back in July of 2006, they were getting an injury-plagued player that had not played a full season for three years. In 2005-06 season, his last with the Vancouver Canucks, Jovanovski was limited to a career low 44 games. He was on pace for a career year. The Coyotes knew if Jovanovski could stay healthy he could be a rock for them on defense. Unfortunately ...

Coyotes Getting It Done With Defense

Posted: 14th October 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
The Phoenix Coyotes struggled mightily last season to put the puck in the netùfinishing 26th in the league for goals per game. That hasn't changed so far this season, as they rank near the bottom in goals for. What has changed, is their goals against. á Through the first five games the Coyotes have averaged an outstanding 1.40 goals against per game. In the process, they shut down two of the leagues ...

Coyotes Try to Stay Unbeaten Against Sabres

Posted: 8th October 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
In their second game in as many days the Phoenix Coyotes will take on the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. á The Coyotes are looking to go a perfect 3-0 to start the season for the first time since 2003-04. Here are three keys to the game if the Coyotes want to come away with a win. á á Stamina á In any case when playing back to back games, stamina is going to play a ...

Coyotes Make Champs Look Like Chumps

Posted: 8th October 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
The Phoenix Coyotes were able to pull off an impressive 3-0 win over the defending Stanley Cup Champions Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. The Coyotes got another solid team effort. Although Ilya Brzgalov was not forced to make huge saves he was still perfect on the night, making 24 saves for the shutout. á The Coyotes opened the scoring when Ed Jovanovski scored on the power-play. That was only one of the nine ...

Penguins Stand as Huge Stepping Stone for Coyotes

Posted: 7th October 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
If the Coyotes want to come away with a win Wednesday night against the defending Stanley Cup Champions Pittsburgh Penguins, it would prove to be a huge stepping stone for the Coyotes. However, if they lose, they will still have eighty more games to prove themselves. á The Coyotes are coming off an impressive season opening 6-3 win against the L.A Kings. In order for them to beat the highly talented Penguins, ...

2009-10 Phoenix Coyotes Fantasy Predictions

Posted: 27th September 2009 by Cameron Paul in NHL
Another NHL season is quickly coming upon us. After the all the off-ice issues the Coyotes have battled in the off-season, no team is more eager to start the season. Here are my player point predictions for the 2009-10 Phoenix Coyotes. á á á Forwards á Mikkel Boedker: GP: 75, G: 18, A: 25, PTS: 43 He is coming off a solid rookie season. A 20-goal season isn't out of reach for the 19-year-old sophomore. á á á Shane Doan: GP: ...