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Sent to club overseas Koch was loaned to HC Ocelari Trinec of the Czech Extraliga on Tuesday.

Impact Koch has only suited up for one NHL game, but Utah will retain his rights while he plays overseas. The 27-year-old registered two assists over 10 appearances with AHL Tucson in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Koch was demoted to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Koch will switch places with Maveric Lamoureux, who was recalled in a corresponding move Wednesday. In his lone NHL appearances last year, the 27-year-old Koch registered four hits, 10 PIM and one shot in 9:20 of ice time. With both John Marino (back) and Sean Durzi (shoulder) facing months on the shelf, this likely won't be Koch's last stint in the NHL this year.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Koch was called up by Utah on Wednesday.

Impact Koch made his NHL debut with Arizona in 2023-24, recording 10 PIM, one shot, four hits and one block while logging 9:20 of ice time. He hasn't played in the NHL since, but he might get a shot with Utah during this stint with the team. He has no points and two PIM in two contests with AHL Tucson in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by team Koch was designated for waivers by Utah on Thursday.

Impact Koch made his NHL debut last season, playing in one game for the Coyotes in which he generated one shot, four hits and 10 PIM. While Koch should be on the short list of potential call-ups this year, he will likely play the majority of his games in the minors. As such, Koch figures to be a relative non-factor from a fantasy perspective.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Koch signed a one-year, two-way contract with Utah on Thursday.

Impact Koch provided some extra aggression for AHL Tucson last year, recording 97 PIM and 15 points in 63 contests. He also appeared in one NHL game with the Coyotes while playing on his entry-level deal. Koch is likely just organization depth on the blue line for Utah.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Koch was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.

Impact Koch's demotion could be temporary, especially if Matt Dumba is traded ahead of Friday's deadline. In his NHL debut against Minnesota on Thursday, the 27-year-old blueliner registered one shot, four hits and 10 PIM in 9:20 of ice time.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NHL debut Koch made his NHL debut during Thursday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The 27-year-old defender made his debut because the team held Matt Dumba out of the lineup for trade-related reasons. Koch saw just 9:20 of ice time with a single shot and four hits. If players move out at the deadline, he might get games, but fantasy managers should avoid him until he proves his worth rostering.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Koch was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday, per Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports.

Impact Koch has a goal, 11 points and 67 PIM in 47 contests with Tucson this season. The 27-year-old might get an opportunity to make his NHL debut Thursday versus Minnesota if Matt Dumba, who is questionable for trade-related reasons, doesn't play.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Koch was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Koch was promoted by Arizona earlier in the day, but the Coyotes sent him right back to Tucson. He has a goal and four points in 14 AHL outings this year. Koch hasn't made his NHL debut yet.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Koch was summoned by Arizona on Wednesday.

Impact Koch has a goal and four points in 14 contests with AHL Tucson this season. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't played at the NHL level yet, but there's a chance he'll make his debut Thursday versus Philadelphia if Sean Durzi (lower body) misses the contest.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Koch was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Monday.

Impact Koch played in Czechia during the 2022-23 season, posting three goals, 12 points and 69 PIM in 46 games for HC Vitkovice. He also earned four points in seven games with Slovakia at the 2023 IIHF World Championship.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE