ARIZONA COYOTES NEWS

Karel Vejmelka - Gets starting nod Friday Vejmelka will be between the pipes at home versus Los Angeles on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Vejmelka has been solid in his last three appearances, including a relief outing against the Kings, posting a 1-2-0 record with a 1.48 GAA. The backstop should continue to see the majority of the starts ahead of Connor Ingram, especially if he can maintain this level of productivity.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Durzi settling in, embracing big role with Coyotes after trade from Kings The trade came as a shock, but Sean Durzi has started to excel with his new team.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy hockey trends and hidden gems: Keep or kick Dawson Mercer? And fond thoughts for Nick Schmaltz Shayna Goldman identifies the top waiver wire targets for this week's fantasy hockey slate and revives an old classic — "Keep of Kick?"

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zach Sanford - Called up again Sanford was recalled from AHL Tucson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Sanford was sent down in a paper move Wednesday. The 28-year-old is likely set to continue serving as a depth option. The Coyotes may move him between levels frequently while Jason Zucker (lower body) is on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes' Travis Dermott took stand that led NHL to reverse Pride Tape ban. Here's why. Not long after the Coyotes' Travis Dermott used NHL-banned Pride Tape, which supports the LGBTQ+ community, the league reversed course.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Kings aim to keep offense flying in rematch with Coyotes After a six-goal outburst at home Tuesday, the high-scoring Los Angeles Kings are set for a rematch Friday against the Arizona Coyotes in Te...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Arizona and Los Angeles take the ice in Western Conference play

The Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings hit the ice in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach Sanford - Returns to AHL Sanford was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Sanford was a scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Kings. The winger could still bounce between levels, as his reassignment to the AHL leaves the Coyotes with only 12 healthy forwards on the roster.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

THN On The 'Q': QMJHL Goalie Goal, Sabres Prospects and U-17 Rosters Will MacLaren and Jamie Tozer discuss Mathis Rousseau’s goalie goal, the Olympiques and Remparts struggling, Sabres prospects in and from th...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jan Jenik - Headed back to minors Jenik was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday.

Impact Jenik was a healthy scratch versus the Kings on Tuesday and will now rejoin the Roadrunners while Arizona doesn't play again until Friday's clash with the Kings. Even if the 23-year-old center is brought back up to the big club before that contest, he figures to remain a fringe lineup option and most likely will continue watching from the press box.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Carcone - Records assist Carcone notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Carcone exited Saturday's game with an upper-body injury, but he was able to shake it off with a couple of days rest. The 27-year-old forward has one goal, one assist, five shots on net, five hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating through five appearances. He will likely be a fixture in the Coyotes' bottom six for much of 2023-24.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Boyd - Posts helper Tuesday Boyd notched an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact This was just the second appearance of the season for Boyd, who was filling in for Jason Zucker (lower body). The helper was Boyd's first point of the campaign to go with three shots on net, two hits and a minus-1 rating. When he's in the lineup, he'll likely play on the fourth line, though the 30-year-old could be challenged for playing time by Zach Sanford and Jan Jenik, who were scratched for this contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lawson Crouse - Nabs helper Tuesday Crouse posted an assist, four shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Crouse set up Nick Bjugstad's second-period marker. The Coyotes haven't gotten much from their depth scorers so far, with the assist being Crouse's first point of the campaign. He's added eight shots on net, 10 hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-1 rating over six contests. He should be expected to spend much of the season in a third-line role.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Maccelli - Offers assist in loss Maccelli notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Maccelli's put his slow start to rest with four helpers over his last three games. His assist Tuesday was his first even-strength point of the campaign, which came on a Jack McBain tally in the first period. Maccelli remains a strong playmaking winger, but he's also picked up 10 shots on goal and an even plus-minus rating through six contests this season. As a rookie in 2022-23, he had 11 goals, 38 assists and 61 shots over 64 games.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Cooley - Earns power-play assist Cooley notched a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Cooley continues to be an effective playmaker with the man advantage -- all five of his assists this season have come on the power play. He's added five shots on net, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating, but he's yet to score a goal of any kind or earn an even-strength point. It's a good sign his offensive instincts are showing up early in his career, but he still has work to do to become more well-rounded.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Schmaltz - Snags power-play helper Schmaltz recorded a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Schmaltz extended his point streak to three games (one goal, three helpers) when he assisted on a Clayton Keller goal in the second period. For the season, Schmaltz is already up to seven points with 11 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through six contests. He continues to have great chemistry with Keller on the first line and top power-play unit.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Bjugstad - Nets goal in loss Bjugstad scored a goal on three shots, doled out two hits and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Bjugstad has scored twice over the last three games, which is all of his offense through six contests this season. The 31-year-old center cut the deficit to 3-2 with his second-period tally Tuesday. Bjugstad has added 13 shots on net, six hits, five blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-1 rating while slotting in as the third-line center to begin his second stint in Arizona.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack McBain - Gets on scoresheet with goal McBain scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact McBain struck early, tallying his first goal of the season at 2:59 of the first period. The 23-year-old has mainly played as the fourth-line center this year after working in the middle six last season -- the arrival of Logan Cooley has negatively impacted McBain's role. Through six contests, McBain has a goal, five shots on net, 15 hits, five blocked shots and a minus-1 rating.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clayton Keller - Lights lamp on power play Keller scored a power-play goal on four shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Keller extended his goal streak to three games with the second-period tally. The winger hasn't missed a beat to start 2023-24, picking up four goals and three assists over six contests. He's added 22 shots on net and a minus-2 rating while collecting three power-play points. Keller is the Coyotes' most established forward, and he's playing like it early on.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karel Vejmelka - Takes loss in relief appearance Vejmelka allowed two goals on 18 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Connor Ingram was chased in the first period, leading to Vejmelka playing most of the game. With the Coyotes scoring three goals, Vejmelka ended up on the hook for the loss in his relief appearance. Through four games, Vejmelka has given up seven goals on 121 shots. The 27-year-old continues to impress generally, but he may face a tough challenge if he gets the starting nod for Friday's rematch versus the Kings back in Arizona.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Ingram - Chased in first period Ingram surrendered three goals on nine shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Impact Ingram was chased at 12:34 of the first period after allowing a third goal in a span of 4:21. The 26-year-old had been very sharp to start the year before this poor outing -- he's now saved 56 of 63 shots over three contests. The silver lining from Tuesday's game was that the Coyotes' offense covered his damage, sparing him from taking the loss. Karel Vejmelka seems likely to get the starting nod for Friday's rematch against the Kings at Mullett Arena.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early three-goal flurry sends Kings past Coyotes Anze Kopitar, Trevor Lewis and Trevor Moore scored first-period goals as the Los Angeles Kings rebounded from an early deficit and finished...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kings score 6, defeat Coyotes for 1st home win | NHL.com Fiala extends point streak to 5 for Los Angeles; Keller scores in 3rd straight for Arizona

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NHL.COM

Fiala, Kings keep rolling on offense in 6-3 win over Coyotes

Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist, Anze Kopitar scored on the power play and had an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Tuesday night

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS