Confirmed with Link: Dvorak to Montreal for 22 1st, 24 2nd

[Tom Polakis]

I'm ABSOLUTELY astounded with all the hype of the rebrand, rebuild, new arena, new faces, that the Coyotes organization can't figure out how to generate a little interest in the upcoming season. Unbelievable!! Same ol', same ol'...

Yep, here's a meet-and-greet at Tempe Beach Park, dated January 25, 2004, during a terrible season. Are those fans lining up for player autographs?

 

[Fyreman]

Yep, here's a meet-and-greet at Tempe Beach Park, dated January 25, 2004, during a terrible season. Are those fans lining up for player autographs?

Obviously you went to the "way-back machine" to get that picture. It does make me feel better that we will/might get back there someday.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

They had a really good one at a Dave & Busters somewhere and the kids got to play games with the players, the only douche that day was Winnik, all the other players were fantastic, in fact Doan talked with my 6yr old son (he's 21 now) for almost 30 minutes, talking hockey, he was obviously fantastic and has always been.

 

[DOTS13]

They had a really good one at a Dave & Busters somewhere and the kids got to play games with the players, the only douche that day was Winnik, all the other players were fantastic, in fact Doan talked with my 6yr old son (he's 21 now) for almost 30 minutes, talking hockey, he was obviously fantastic and has always been.

I remember both of these events - great childhood memories. Wish I still had it... I had Doan as the voicemail answering message for my phone haha it was the best.

 

[Kai Yo T]

Kinda bummed to see all of this extended coverage for other teams from training camp. Line combos, standouts, PTO performances, etc…

All we really have to go off of is Craig’s podcast if we want to hear how they did. Not blaming Craig, either, how much can one man do, but still would love to hear if Galchenyuk seems to be making an impression, or how Keller’s weight is affecting his play, etc. Minor stuff that helps us get a grasp.

All the 'journalists' are to busy writing about relocation.

 

[Kai Yo T]

They had a really good one at a Dave & Busters somewhere and the kids got to play games with the players, the only douche that day was Winnik, all the other players were fantastic, in fact Doan talked with my 6yr old son (he's 21 now) for almost 30 minutes, talking hockey, he was obviously fantastic and has always been.

Doan is a genuinely good guy through and through. +/-15 years ago I was at Zoolights, in line with my nephew getting a drink. Turned around and there Shane Doan standing in line behind me. I asked "Are you the real Shane Doan or a look-a-like?" Lol. He said "I'm him" or something similar.

We talked for about 5 minutes about the game they lost against Dallas the night prior. So nice and sincerely humble.

Never asked for his autograph. I didn't want to cause attention and ruin his evening with family, but who am I kidding? Even 20 years ago famous NHL players could go unnoticed here in AZ.

I do have Gordie Howe's autograph though. He was a senior when he signed it back in MI.

Edit - I can't find it! Trying to think of where it could be. I thought it was in this little safe I have. Crap!

I might be the guy that had, bust lost a Gordie Howe autograph.

 

[Kai Yo T]

You do know that the gifts have as much a chance of being a bag of coal as being a bag of gold. Besides our first this year the rest will be a hope and a prayer.

Dvorak was a late second round pick himself. Although it's less and less likely the deeper you get into the draft, there's still a lot of players in the league that weren't first round picks. I wouldn't feel as good about it if we didn't have so many draft assets though.

 

[Kai Yo T]

(Just wanted to make it 4 posts in a row)

 

[hbk]

You do know that the gifts have as much a chance of being a bag of coal as being a bag of gold. Besides our first this year the rest will be a hope and a prayer.

Yes but we have more lottery tickets than any team in recent history in the best draft in over a decade.

 

[moosemeister]

I ran into Zbynek Michalek last year at a game. Shook his hand and we had a small chat. Didn’t realize his family still lived here. His kids had junior coyotes jerseys on with the last name on it.

Nobody recognized him in the f***ing stadium. Haha. IN THE STADIUM. These guys must love not being bothered too much here.

 

[Fyreman]

I ran into Zbynek Michalek last year at a game. Shook his hand and we had a small chat. Didn’t realize his family still lived here. His kids had junior coyotes jerseys on with the last name on it.

Nobody recognized him in the f***ing stadium. Haha. IN THE STADIUM. These guys must love not being bothered too much here.

Are you freaking kidding me?? One of my favorites. Played here for 10 years, yes 10 years and NOBODY recognized him?? Sad, so sad...

 

[Heldig]

Dvorak was a late second round pick himself. Although it's less and less likely the deeper you get into the draft, there's still a lot of players in the league that weren't first round picks. I wouldn't feel as good about it if we didn't have so many draft assets though.

Dvorak fell in the rankings due to a knee injury (ACL) in his draft year.

 

[Kai Yo T]

Dvorak fell in the rankings due to a knee injury (ACL) in his draft year.

Lots of players fall. I'm just saying that later picks do work out (on top of the first we got for Dvorak) and we've got lots of 'em. Thinking positive is all really.

 

[Matias Maccete]

They had a really good one at a Dave & Busters somewhere and the kids got to play games with the players, the only douche that day was Winnik, all the other players were fantastic, in fact Doan talked with my 6yr old son (he's 21 now) for almost 30 minutes, talking hockey, he was obviously fantastic and has always been.

I went to an ice den practice during the last lockout and saw several NHLers play including Doan. They were all friendly, thanked everyone for coming out and everything, but took a picture with every fan there and had a conversation with every kid. Truly one of a kind.

 

[rt]

Dvorak fell in the rankings due to a knee injury (ACL) in his draft year.

I remember watching him in the OHL playoffs/Mem Cup the season before, and really liking his game. He was someone I had hoped we'd find a way to pick. Was very pleased with the selection. I never imagined he'd end up with the kind of junior career he had.

 

[BUX7PHX]

He was discussed as a late 1st rounder prior to his ACL tear.

 

[rt]

I remember watching him in the OHL playoffs/Mem Cup the season before, and really liking his game. He was someone I had hoped we'd find a way to pick. Was very pleased with the selection. I never imagined he'd end up with the kind of junior career he had.

I also loved Domi and didn’t care much for Horvat. Lol.

 

[hbk]

I also loved Domi and didn’t care much for Horvat. Lol.

I had Horvat over Domi. Even chatted with Treliving at the Memorial Cup about it to try to get him to talk.

 

[YotesFan47]

Are you freaking kidding me?? One of my favorites. Played here for 10 years, yes 10 years and NOBODY recognized him?? Sad, so sad...

He's who I modeled my game after is high-school. One of my all time favorite Coyotes.

 

[DOTS13]

I had Horvat over Domi. Even chatted with Treliving at the Memorial Cup about it to try to get him to talk.

That was the last season I was as into the draft until this year. I wanted Mantha with that pick.

 

[Llewzaher]

Keilback and Simmer are so much better than McConnell and Nash.

I really likedCurt Keilback, but likely a lot of that is sentimental as he was the voice of the Jets for ever

 

[rt]

Shoulda got Kulak tossed in:

 

[RemoAZ]

They are saying there's no timetable on Carey Price's return. That could be great for us. Just need Carolina to help out.

 

[rt]

They are saying there's no timetable on Carey Price's return. That could be great for us. Just need Carolina to help out.

I find this to be terrible news for us. This vastly increases the likelihood we get stuck with the Carolina pick.

 

[RemoAZ]

I find this to be terrible news for us. This vastly increases the likelihood we get stuck with the Carolina pick.

Only need to worry about one team having a bad year now instead of two.