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Stempniak re-signs with Phoenix, BizNasty2point0 signs in on Twitter

by czechtacular

on 08/31/2010 - 21:20

In late Monday news, the Coyotes and forward Lee Stempniak have reached a deal reportedly worth $3.8 million over the next two years, officialized today by the club. The twenty-seven year old forward racked up 14 goals and four assists after being acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2010 NHL trade deadline.

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Cut from his own mold

by czechtacular

on 08/11/2010 - 19:55

Partly because I haven’t written anything in forever, partly because I am face-deep in training camp fever from working on one of my own, partly because I was challenged by George Prax to do so, I would like you all to get acquainted with Gabriel Dumont.

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Too early to call this a steal, but...

by czechtacular

on 06/26/2010 - 11:28

I have news for the 12 teams that went to the podium at the Staples Center first last night.

(Save maybe the first two.)

Sucks to be you.

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One storied season, here's to many more

by czechtacular

on 04/28/2010 - 12:33

There is so much to celebrate in the season that concluded last night. But with a final score of 6-1, that may not be so visible right away.

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3 for 5 ... for seven

by czechtacular

on 04/25/2010 - 23:06

There will be a Game 7 in Arizona on Tuesday.

The Phoenix Coyotes pulled out the big guns with their backs against the wall. Aggressive, no-quit control on the puck. Hitting even the hardest of hitters on the Detroit side. Defensemen pinching up on each attack. Presence in front of the net. And lo and behold...

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Octopi and Snakes: Two Unlikely Adversaries

by czechtacular

on 04/12/2010 - 15:07

The Red Wings were supposed to be a natural choice for home-ice advantage. The Coyotes weren't supposed to be anywhere near the playoffs, let alone 4th-best in the entire league.

This wasn't supposed to happen. But here we are.

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No-quit Yotes continue unbeaten streak; grab Pacific Division lead

by czechtacular

on 03/22/2010 - 13:07

I'll stop with the whodathunkit?-themed posts eventually. But the masses of NHL fans who aren't me still won't believe this.

Phoenix is tied for top spot in the Western Conference with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Even old dogs can surprise with new tricks

by czechtacular

on 03/16/2010 - 23:26

There was once a time that Phoenix Coyotes' defenseman Adrian Aucoin was better recognized by a nickname that now, come to think of it, is rather harsh in today's context that now makes only discreet mention of everything past a certain part of hockey players' anatomy as "lower body"...

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QMJHL playoffs underway

by czechtacular

on 03/15/2010 - 15:02

I would definitely have bored you with this subject earlier, but the playoffs is the time of year that piques the most interest among followers so I've tried to give myself more hope. Plus, I like to think my game previews (at Hab It Her Way) are rather efficient in giving you the whole What You Need to Know with side bonus details sprinkled in over top. I will attempt, but by no means promise, to be equally brief here.

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Howl if you're ready for the playoffs

by czechtacular

on 03/04/2010 - 01:46

Who could've predicted this? The Phoenix Coyotes are being called the early winners of Trade Deadline Day 2010.

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