2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season
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The 2011–12
Phoenix Coyotes
season
will be the franchise’s 33rd
season in the National Hockey League
(NHL), and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona
.
before the start of the 2011-12 NHL season. Potential owner Matthew Hulsizer ended his bid to purchase the Coyotes on June 27, leaving no current potential buyers of the team, once again leaving the Coyotes' future in question.
Pending free agent goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov
was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers
prior to the start of free agency.
The Coyotes ended their minor-league affiliation with the San Antonio Rampage
and signed an affiliation with the Portland Pirates
.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Coyotes. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
during the 2011–12 season.
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in St. Paul, Minnesota.
2011–12 NHL season
The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,...
Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
will be the franchise’s 33rd
Phoenix Coyotes seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Coyotes have completed in the NHL since their relocation from Winnipeg in 1996....
season in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL), and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
.
Off-season
On May 10, 2011, the Glendale City Council voted (by a 5-2 count) to keep the Coyotes in Arizona for the 2011-12 season on an interim basis while they try to find a new owner to keep the team in Glendale. Before this vote, there was widespread speculation that the team would be re-locating back to WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
before the start of the 2011-12 NHL season. Potential owner Matthew Hulsizer ended his bid to purchase the Coyotes on June 27, leaving no current potential buyers of the team, once again leaving the Coyotes' future in question.
Pending free agent goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov
Ilya Bryzgalov
Ilya Nikolayevich Bryzgalov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League after being acquired by the team on June 7, 2011. He was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 44th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.In...
was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
prior to the start of free agency.
The Coyotes ended their minor-league affiliation with the San Antonio Rampage
San Antonio Rampage
The San Antonio Rampage are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in San Antonio, Texas. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center.-History:...
and signed an affiliation with the Portland Pirates
Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
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Standings
Pre-season
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| 1 | September 20 | Phoenix Coyotes | 7 - 4 | Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Visentin Mark Visentin Mark Visentin is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player currently playing for the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League . He was selected 27th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, and was the second goaltender taken in the draft... (1-0-0) |
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| 2 | September 21 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (SS) |
3 - 2 | Phoenix Coyotes (SS) | Labarbera Jason LaBarbera Antonio Jason LaBarbera is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League... (0-1-0) |
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| 3 | September 21 | Phoenix Coyotes (SS) | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Kings (SS) | SO | Domingue (1-0-0) | 2-1-0 | |||
| 4 | September 24 | Phoenix Coyotes | - | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
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| 5 | September 27 | Phoenix Coyotes | - | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
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| 6 | September 29 | Phoenix Coyotes | - | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
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| 7 | October 1 | San Jose Sharks | - | Phoenix Coyotes | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 13 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | |
| 13 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 | |
| 13 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 8 | |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | |
| 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -2 | 4 | |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -5 | 10 | |
| 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 6 | |
| 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 0 | |
| 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| 13 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 4 | |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | |
| 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -8 | 10 | |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| ‡ | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| † | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 4 |
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| Player | GP | Min | W | L | OTL | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 10 | 610 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2.36 | 326 | .926 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 3 | 179 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3.02 | 90 | .900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Coyotes. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only.
‡Traded mid-season.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
Milestones
| Regular season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
100th Career NHL Assist | October 13, 2011 |
| Andy Miele Andy Miele Andy Miele is an American professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 23, 2011 |
| Shane Doan Shane Doan Shane Albert Doan is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . Doan is the longest tenured player on the club, having played all fourteen of his NHL seasons with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise... |
300th Career NHL Goal | October 25, 2011 |
Transactions
The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions2011–12 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2011–12 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable...
during the 2011–12 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| May 8, 2011 | To New York Rangers 2011–12 New York Rangers season The 2011–12 New York Rangers season will be the National Hockey League franchise's 85th season of play and their 86th season overall.-Off-season:... Oscar Lindberg Oscar Lindberg (ice hockey) Oscar Lindberg is a Swedish ice hockey player, currently playing with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Elite League and property of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He represented Sweden in the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... Ethan Werek Ethan Werek Ethan Werek is a Canadian ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft with the compensatory pick that the Rangers received after the death of Alexei Cherepanov.Werek was the... |
| June 7, 2011 | To Philadelphia Flyers Ilya Bryzgalov Ilya Bryzgalov Ilya Nikolayevich Bryzgalov is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League after being acquired by the team on June 7, 2011. He was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 44th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.In... (negotiating rights) |
To Phoenix Coyotes Matt Clackson Matt Clackson Matthew Clackson is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey right winger for the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League... 3rd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... Future Conditional Draft Pick |
| June 25, 2011 | To Tampa Bay Lightning 7th-round pick (#201 overall) in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected 22nd overall by Edmonton in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:... |
| August 29, 2011 | To Calgary Flames Lee Stempniak Lee Stempniak Lee Stempniak is an American professional ice hockey player who currently plays in the NHL for the Calgary Flames wearing jersey number 22. Stempniak graduated from St... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Daymond Langkow Daymond Langkow Daymond Randolph Langkow is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was a first round selection, fifth overall, of the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft... |
| September 8, 2011 | To Florida Panthers Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage in the American Hockey League .On April 13, 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes signed Bernhardt to an entry level contract.... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL... |
| October 23, 2011 | To Montreal Canadiens Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... Garrett Stafford Garrett Stafford Garrett Stafford is a professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a part of the Montreal Canadiens organization.-Playing career:... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Brock Trotter Brock Trotter Brock Trotter is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played two games in the NHL with the Canadiens during the 2009-10 NHL season.-Playing career:... 7th-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| October 28, 2011 | To Nashville Predators 4th-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Cal O'Reilly Cal O'Reilly Cal O'Reilly is a professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen Petteri Nokelainen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Jokerit Jokerit Jokerit is an ice-hockey team from Helsinki, Finland, playing in the Finnish Elite League, SM-liiga. The team has won 6 league championships... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon Boyd Gordon is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.-Playing career:Gordon was drafted in the 1st round, 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
2 years, $2.65 million |
| Mike Smith | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
2 years, $4 million |
| Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
2 years, $3.5 million |
| Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc Alexandre Bolduc is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Vancouver Canucks | 1 year, $575,000 |
| Tyler Eckford Tyler Eckford Tyler Eckford is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, which is part of the Phoenix Coyotes organization... |
New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Curtis McElhinney Curtis McElhinney Robert Curtis McElhinney is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. McElhinney was a sixth-round selection of the Flames, 176th overall, at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $625,000 |
| Nathan Oystrick Nathan Oystrick Nathan Oystrick is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Dean Arsene Dean Arsene Dean Arsene is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, currently under a two-way contract with the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes. He is the captain of the Coyotes AHL affiliate Portland Pirates.-Playing career:... |
Peoria Rivermen Peoria Rivermen The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:... |
1 year, $725,000 |
| Kyle Chipchura Kyle Chipchura Kyle Douglas Glen Chipchura is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League, an affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes. He was selected in the first round, 18th overall of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens.-Early life:Chipchura was... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Justin Pogge Justin Pogge Justin Pogge is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. The Pirates are the top affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes... |
Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $625,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Jonas Ahnelov Jonas Ahnelöv Jonas Peter Ahnelöv is a professional Swedish ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Modo of the Elitserien.He played for Team Sweden at the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Mora and Leksand, Sweden.-External links:... |
Modo Hockey MODO Hockey Modo Hockey is a professional ice hockey club in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The club plays in Sweden's premier ice hockey league, the Elitserien. They were founded in 1921 and have won two Elitserien championships; in 1979 and 2007. The team's home arena is the Fjällräven Center since 2006... |
2 years |
| Ed Jovanovski Ed Jovanovski Edward Jovanovski is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman of Macedonian descent, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
4 years, $16.5 million |
| Nolan Yonkman Nolan Yonkman Nolan Yonkman is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Florida Panthers | 2 years, $1.4 million |
| Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3 years, $5.25 million |
| Vernon Fiddler Vernon Fiddler Vernon "Vern" Fiddler is a professional ice hockey centre for the Dallas Stars of the NHL.-Playing career:Undrafted, Fiddler played in the Western Hockey League with the Kelowna Rockets and the Medicine Hat Tigers before turning pro in 2001... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
3 years, $5.4 million |
| Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett Andrew Ebbett is a ice hockey centre for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:Undrafted, Ebbett played collegiate hockey with the University of Michigan of the CCHA. After captaining the Wolverines in his senior year, Ebbett was signed as a free agent by the Ottawa... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Matt Climie Matt Climie Matt Scott Climie is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . He was signed by the Stars, being undrafted out of Bemidji State University.... |
Vancouver Canucks | 1 year, $525,000 |
| Alexandre Picard Alexandre Picard (ice hockey) Alexandre Picard is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Dane Byers Dane Byers Dane Byers is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $550,000 |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Brett MacLean Brett MacLean Brett MacLean is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Winnipeg Jets | October 29, 2011 |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Brett MacLean Brett MacLean Brett MacLean is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Winnipeg Jets | October 6, 2011 |
Player Signings
| Player | Date | Contract terms |
| Ethan Werek Ethan Werek Ethan Werek is a Canadian ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft with the compensatory pick that the Rangers received after the death of Alexei Cherepanov.Werek was the... |
May 19, 2011 | 3 years, $2.17 million entry-level contract |
| Louis Domingue | June 1, 2011 | 3 years, $1.74 million entry-level contract |
| Jordan Szwarz | June 1, 2011 | 3 years, $1.84006 million entry-level contract |
| Justin Weller | June 2, 2011 | 3 years, $1.695 million entry-level contract |
| Jason LaBarbera Jason LaBarbera Antonio Jason LaBarbera is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League... |
June 6, 2011 | 2 years, $2.5 million |
| Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
July 2, 2011 | 3 years, $9 million |
| Keith Yandle Keith Yandle Keith Yandle is an American ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes.-Amateur:... |
July 5, 2011 | 5 years, $26.5 million |
| Matt Watkins Matt Watkins Matt Watkins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Portland Pirates in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 5th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.Watkins signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Coyotes on July 6,... |
July 6, 2011 | 1 year, $550,000 |
| Brett MacLean Brett MacLean Brett MacLean is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
July 19, 2011 | 1 year, $735,000 |
| Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot Marc-Antoine Pouliot is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected 22nd overall by Edmonton in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Junior:... |
July 19, 2011 | 1 year, $605,000 |
| Mathieu Beaudoin Matt Beaudoin Mathieu Beaudoin is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing for the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League .... |
July 19, 2011 | 1 year, $525,000 |
| Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
July 20, 2011 | 2 years, $3.6 million |
| Connor Murphy Connor Murphy Connor Murphy is an American ice hockey defenseman who is who is currently playing for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. Prior to signing with the Sting, Murphy committed to Miami University Murphy previously played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program of the United... |
August 4, 2011 | 3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract |
| Viktor Tikhonov Viktor Tikhonov (ice hockey b. 1988) Viktor Vasilevich Tikhonov is a Russian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League. Selected 28th overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he is a prospect for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League... |
August 10, 2011 | 1 year, $826,875 |
| Mikkel Boedker Mikkel Bødker Mikkel Bødker is a Danish ice hockey right winger. He is currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. He was selected 8th overall by the Coyotes in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-ever drafted Danish player... |
August 18, 2011 | 2 years, $2.2 million |
| Paul Bissonnette Paul Bissonnette Paul Albert "BizNasty" Bissonnette is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the Phoenix Coyotes organization.-Playing career:... |
October 5, 2011 | 2 years, $1.475 million contract extension |
| Martin Hanzal Martin Hanzal Martin Hanzal is a Czech professional ice hockey player, and alternate captain for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
October 6, 2011 | 5 years, $15.5 million contract extension |
| Kyle Turris Kyle Turris Kyle Turris is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre with the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was selected third overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
November 22, 2011 | 2 years, $2.8 million |
Draft picks
Phoenix's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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| 1 | 20 | Connor Murphy Connor Murphy Connor Murphy is an American ice hockey defenseman who is who is currently playing for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. Prior to signing with the Sting, Murphy committed to Miami University Murphy previously played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program of the United... |
D | US NTSP USA Hockey National Team Development Program The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann... (USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 2 | 51 | Alexander Ruutuu | C | Jokerit Jokerit Jokerit is an ice-hockey team from Helsinki, Finland, playing in the Finnish Elite League, SM-liiga. The team has won 6 league championships... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 2 | 56 (from Philadelphia) | Lucas Lessio | LW | Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 84 (from Pittsburgh) | Harrison Ruopp | D | Prince Albert Raiders Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. The Raiders play in the East Division of the Eastern Conference. They are based in the Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 4 | 111 | Kale Kessy | LW | Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... (WHL) |
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| 5 | 141 | Darian Dziurzynski | LW | Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (WHL) |
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| 6 | 155 (from NY Islanders) | Andrew Fritsch | RW | Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OHL) |
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| 7 | 196 (from NY Rangers) | Zac Larraza | LW | US NTDP (USHL) |