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The Coyotes‘ core took a big leap during the 2022-23 season. Guys like Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Barrett Hayton, and Lawson Crouse all had massive years. Those are the guys you want leading your team, and they did that and some this year. That’s the core you want to build your team around, and that’s […] READ MORE
Lawson Crouse has been a big part of this Arizona Coyotes franchise for quite some time. Crouse, who’s only 25 years old, was drafted originally by the Florida Panthers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. He later was shipped to the Coyotes along with veteran forward Dave Bolland. Last offseason, Crouse signed a $4.3 million […] READ MORE
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes signed restricted free agent left winger Lawson Crouse to a five-year contract worth $21.5 million, or $4.3 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2026-27 season. Lawson Crouse has signed a five-year extension with the @ArizonaCoyotes, per @FriedgeHNIC. ✍️ Thoughts on the deal? 🤔 #NHLFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/bE5M3sRmgh — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August […] READ MORE
Player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […] READ MORE
When Arizona Coyotes and Seattle Kraken met last Saturday, little did anyone know that goalie Scott Wedgewood would be setting a record. To be clear, he wasn’t even scheduled to play since he had just been picked up on waivers a couple of days prior. Head coach Andre Tourigny wanted him to at least get […] READ MORE
St. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich will serve a two game suspension for headbutting Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse. St. Louis’ Pavel Buchnevich has been suspended for two games for Head-butting Arizona’s Lawson Crouse. https://t.co/0PZIpVeX6Y — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 20, 2021 Pavel Buchnevich Headbutt Earns Suspension After tying the game up earlier with […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 preseason has been a bit of a surprise. After a huge roster makeover, the team has won all three preseason tilts. They have been led by three players who are playing excellent hockey. Three Players Stand Out in Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 Preseason So far newly acquired forward Loui Eriksson leads the […] 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
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!