Nick Bjugstad

NHL Game Preview: Utah Hockey Club at Vancouver Canucks with Line Combinations 3/16/2025

NHL Game Preview: Utah Hockey Club at Seattle Kraken with Line Combinations 3/14/2025

ITR’s 2025 Trade Deadline Big Board

The NHL trade deadline is just 25 days away. It’s time to take a look at the big board for the deadline.

NHL Journeyman Derick Brassard Announces Retirement

Forward Derick Brassard announced his retirement from professional hockey on Sunday, following a 16-season career. Brassard, the former sixth overall pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2006, played for ten teams in his career, most notably for the New York Rangers. Brassard made his NHL debut in 2007 for Columbus, playing in 17 games […]

Jack McBain, Josh Doan, Matias Maccelli, and Travis Dermott celebrate after a goal against the Nashville Predators

Coyotes’ Youth Providing Glimpses of Future

Playoff hopes may be out of the window for the Arizona Coyotes, but excitement still permeates through the air down in the Valley. Forward Clayton Keller continues to showcase why he’s a future captain and the star of this team despite a production drop stat-wise. Nick Bjugstad, who returned to the desert this offseason, is […]

Coyotes Tame Predators Rampant 18 Game Point Streak

The Nashville Predators prowled into Mullett Arena, not having relinquished a point in their last 18 games (16-0-2). The Arizona Coyotes made sure that wasn’t the case with number 19. Jason Zucker made his presence known with two early goals against Connor Ingram. The first Zucker netted off a pass from below the red line […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Arizona Coyotes | 03/24/2024

The Dallas Stars were in Tempe, Ariz., to take on the Arizona Coyotes and string together three consecutive wins. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 4-2 at Mullett Arena. Dallas improved to 44-19-9, while Arizona fell to 29-37-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Tyler Seguin, Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene, Thomas Harley, and Jake Oettinger. […]

Coyotes Need Extra Time to Release the Kraken

It was a tail of one period on Friday at Mullett Arena, as the Seattle Kraken were in town to play the Arizona Coyotes and riding a six-game losing streak in search of a possible playoff berth. Karel Vejmelka, Joey Daccord, and the penalty kill were the biggest stories of the game for both teams. […]

Joel Eriksson Ek lining up for a faceoff

The Wild Need The Swedes Back

Minnesota Wild fans know how many penalties Joel Eriksson Ek draws. He is forever being facewashed and shoved around from his usual position in the blue paint. Unfortunately, he also manages to take a lot of penalties at the same time. It’s a time-tested joke that Ek is the only player who can get a […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes | 03/20/2024

After some much-needed time off, the Dallas Stars welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the American Airlines Center and hosted the team’s annual Pride Night. The Dallas Stars Foundation sold some Pride Night-themed pucks and hosted a Pride Night Happy Hour for the fans. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night. Dallas improved to […]