ARIZONA COYOTES NEWS

Liam O'Brien - Sets tone with early goal O'Brien scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact O'Brien opened the scoring at 2:18 of the first period in a game the Coyotes never fell behind in. The fourth-liner had three points over eight contests in April, finishing 2023-24 with career-best numbers across the board. He had 14 points, 72 shots on net, 153 PIM and 228 hits over 75 appearances. He is a pending unrestricted free agent, though O'Brien's peak is likely a high-energy fourth-liner.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Durzi - Deposits empty-netter Durzi scored an empty-net goal, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Durzi scored what is likely to be the final tally in the Coyotes' history when he put the game away with his empty-netter at 15:45 of the third period. The 25-year-old defenseman finished the season with a goal and four assists over the last six contests. He had nine goals, matching his career-best total from last season, as well as a career-high 41 points, 142 shots on net, 160 blocked shots and 63 PIM over 76 outings. Durzi is poised to handle a top-four role and power-play duties in 2024-25.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Maccelli - Finds twine Wednesday Maccelli scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Maccelli finished the campaign with goals in three straight games, and he had six tallies and five assists over the last 11 contests. The 23-year-old winger took his offense up a notch with 57 points, 149 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 82 appearances on the year. Maccelli remains a crafty middle-six playmaker and should be worth a look in the later rounds of fantasy drafts in the fall.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes down Oilers in likely Arizona send-off Dylan Guenther scored once and added an assist to end the Coyotes’ season, and likely the franchise’s time in Arizona, with a 5-2 victory ov...

APRIL 18, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lawson Crouse - Pots game-winner Wednesday Crouse scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Crouse's third-period tally held as the game-winner. The 26-year-old rebounded from a midseason slump to put up nine points over the last 15 games of the season. He finished with 23 goals, 42 points, 171 shots on net, 175 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-7 rating across 81 appearances in a middle-six role.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Guenther - Two points in win Guenther scored a power-play goal on three shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Guenther was on a torrid pace in April with six goals and five assists over the last eight games of the season. The winger ends 2023-24 with 18 goals and 35 points over 45 appearances while adding 121 shots on net. Guenther was papered to the AHL on March 8, making him eligible for Tucson's run in the Calder Cup playoffs should the Coyotes opt to send him down. Regardless of what happens, the 21-year-old has proven he should be a full-time NHL player in 2024-25.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Ends season with win Ingram stopped 28 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Ingram played well in what's likely to be the last game for the Coyotes' franchise in Arizona. The 27-year-old finished year well, winning four of his last six starts. He concludes the campaign at 23-21-3 with a 2.91 GAA and a .907 save percentage over 50 appearances. Ingram was also one of four goalies to lead the league with six shutouts. This was his first season of a three-year contract, though he'll likely be sharing the crease again with Karel Vejmelka in 2024-25.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guenther's 2 points help Coyotes defeat Oilers | NHL.com Ingram makes 28 saves, Arizona hands Edmonton 3rd loss in 4 games

APRIL 18, 2024 • NHL.COM

Oilers on losing end of Arizona Coyotes farewell game at Mullett Arena The Coyotes predictably howled loud and proud before saying goodbye to their faithful while the Oilers get ready for a playoff series

APRIL 18, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers

The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

APRIL 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Smith appears to confirm Coyotes' move to Utah Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith all but confirmed the worst-kept secret in hockey on Wednesday: He is set to purchase the Arizona Coyotes and mov...

APRIL 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scenes and emotions from the Arizona Coyotes' final home game of 2023-2024 season in Tempe A look around Mullett Arena as the Arizona Coyotes play what very well may be their last home game ever in the state.

APRIL 18, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Coyotes final game updates: Shane Doan receives abandoned retirement banner from fan The Coyotes played their final game in Arizona before relocating to Salt Lake City at Mullett Arena Wednesday night.

APRIL 18, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move

Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah

APRIL 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Barrett Hayton - Finishes season on shelf Hayton (lower body) won't play in Wednesday's season finale versus the Oilers.

Impact Hayon sustained a lower-body injury in mid-March and it ended up bringing his season to an early close. The 23-year-old was limited to 10 points with 66 shots on net and a minus-13 rating in an injury-riddled campaign. Hayton will be in the mix for a top-six role in 2024-25, assuming he can heal up over the offseason.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Won't play in finale Bjugstad (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's season finale versus the Oilers.

Impact Bjugstad ended up missing the last five games of the campaign. He closes 2023-24 with 45 points, 165 shots on net, 118 hits and a plus-11 rating through 76 appearances. He is under contract for 2024-25, so he should be in contention for a middle-six role next season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Receives start in finale Ingram will guard the home goal versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site reports.

Impact Ingram will get to the 50-game mark this season, though he'll end up getting a tough matchup. The Oilers are resting some players, but it doesn't appear any of their biggest scoring threats will be out of the lineup. Ingram has gone 5-6-0 with a 3.30 GAA and an .897 save percentage since the start of March.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes' potential Utah relocation slammed by former NHL GM: 'I don't get it' A former NHL GM is not a fan of the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City, citing several concerns over the team's relocation to...

APRIL 17, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Commissioner: NHL 'exploring our options' with Coyotes Despite widespread reports that the Arizona Coyotes are set to be sold and moved to Salt Lake City, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman refused to...

APRIL 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Coyotes facing desert farewell in visit from Oilers It figures to be one last date in the desert for the Arizona Coyotes.The Coyotes (35-41-5, 75 points) will not only conclude the season with...

APRIL 17, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?

The Arizona Coyotes are expected to be sold and moved to Salt Lake City after the team's final home game of the season

APRIL 16, 2024 • Associated Press