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The Carolina Hurricanes announced today they’ve inked veteran center Derek Stepan to a one-year, $1.35 million contract for 2021-22. The Hurricanes made the deal official themselves Saturday afternoon. Welcome to Carolina, Derek! Details » https://t.co/58myiL8F5G pic.twitter.com/QR74ICH9wc — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) July 31, 2021 Carolina Hurricanes Announce Derek Stepan Contract Stepan enters the 2021-22 season after […] READ MORE
The media got injury updates on Ottawa Senators centreman Colin White and left-winger Ryan Dzingel. Senators head coach D.J. Smith said White will be out, but not long term. Dzingel will be a game-time decision as both left with lower-body injuries sustained during Wednesday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Smith: Dzingel will be a game […] READ MORE
Ottawa Senators centre Derek Stepan is injured with an upper-body injury. He left Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period and didn’t return. Roster update: The #Sens have made the following roster moves: D Erik Brannstrom and C Matthew Peca have been recalled from the team’s taxi squad. C Logan Brown has […] READ MORE
When the Arizona Coyotes moved on from disgruntled general manager John Chayka, much consternation must have prevailed for their future. Enter new general manager Bill Armstrong. He came with a reputation of class and a results-oriented manager. He stated when he took the job that he only hires people he trusts. And, he’s following through […] READ MORE
The 2020-21 Arizona Coyotes have made some roster changes, mostly due to salary cap financial restrictions. With very little resources to work with, new general manager Bill Armstrong did his best to improve his roster. It’s clear his direction and goal is to make the Coyotes a tougher and more competitive team. He added players […] READ MORE
In a press release by the Ottawa Senators released tonight by the team announced that they have acquired centre Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes. Last season for the Coyotes, the veteran centre notched 10 goals and 18 assists for 28 points in 70 games. The Coyotes receive a second-round draft pick in return. Senators […] READ MORE
The 2020-21 Arizona Coyotes have been in the news of late and we thought we’d catch everyone up on the latest. 2020-21 Arizona Coyotes Latest News The 2020-21 schedule has been released. The Coyotes with the new condensed schedule will be playing back-to-back games seven times this season. That had to be expected due to […] READ MORE
The start of the new NHL season is getting closer and closer and NHL rumours are swirling. Many big-name free agents still remain available and franchises are still working to put together a roster that can contend for a title. The Arizona Coyotes are one such team as they could be looking to move a […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes announced that they have hired Bill Armstrong as their new general manager. Terms weren’t disclosed, but it is believed to be a four-deal worth $1 million a year with a fifth-year option. Armstrong came from the reigning Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues organization where he was the assistant general manager and […] READ MORE
Have you ever looked at a sports photo and thought of a funny caption? We have, and did a collection of some for the 2019-20 season. Now, we are continuing that with the NHL qualifying series which began recently. We are collecting some photos with humorous captions added to entertain you during this postseason play. […] READ MORE
I was born in Chicago, and have been following hockey my whole life. I moved to Arizona in 1974, and have been an Arizona Coyotes fan from the time they first moved here in 1996. I feel I can bring a new perspective to the team. I hope you
will enjoy what I write. As of February 13, 2019, I am now an NHL Editor for Last Word on Sports. As of 3/10/21, I am now the beat writer for the Coyotes.
Let the fun begin!