Rick Tocchet
FILE - In this Wednesday, May 26, 2021 file photo, Liam Kirk of Britain celebrates a goal during their Ice Hockey World Championship match against Denmark at the Olympic Sports Center in Riga, Latvia. The Arizona Coyotes and British forward Liam Kirk have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract three years after he became the first player born and trained in England to be drafted. Ice Hockey UK says that the 21-year-old Kirk has agreed to a three-year deal. (AP Photo/Roman Koksarov, file)
Britain's Kirk scores Coyotes contract, chases NHL dream

By Ken Maguire Jun. 25, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet, standing, watches the game during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 5-2. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Tocchet won't return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons

By John Marshall May. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49) shields Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers from the puck in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Coyotes close out 7-game series with 1-0 win over Blues

By John Marshall Feb. 15, 2021 07:32 PM EST

St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the third period during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Blues beat Coyotes 5-4 in OT in Game 6 of marathon series

By Theresa Smith Feb. 14, 2021 12:13 AM EST

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save in front of Arizona Coyotes center Tyler Pitlick (17) in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Faulk scores twice, Blues beat Coyotes 4-1 in unique series

By John Marshall Feb. 12, 2021 11:50 PM EST

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (56) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) square up for a fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tensions rising: NHL multigame series ratchet up animosity

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 11, 2021 06:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet motions to one of his players during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Glendale, Ariz. Bolstered by a taste of playoff success, the Coyotes are aiming to go even deeper in a unique 2021 season with roster additions who are expected to add a level of toughness and tenacity. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Coyotes add grit after first postseason trip in 8 years

By John Marshall Jan. 05, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness looks up to Dale Hawerchuk as he is honored before NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff action against the Calgary Flames, in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Bubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffs

By John Wawrow Aug. 24, 2020 03:20 AM EDT

Colorado Avalanche's Nikita Zadorov (16) is checked by Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza (13) during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Coyotes looking to build off first playoff run in 8 years

By John Marshall Aug. 20, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1990 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque (77) reaches over the back of Hartford Whaler Dean Evason (12) trying to get to the puck behind Boston's goal during first period action in the Boston. The NHL hasn't had best-of-five playoff series since 1986. That's changing for this year with the league expanding to 24 playoff teams as part of its restart. The qualifying round will feature 16 teams facing off in best-of-five series to determine who moves on. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper, left, makes a save on a shot by center Barrett Hayton (29) as defenseman Jordan Oesterle, right, applies pressure during NHL hockey practice Monday, July 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Coyotes banking on two goalies when season resumes

By John Marshall Jul. 23, 2020 07:27 PM EDT