Post by phoenixgm on Feb 8, 2013 12:39:11 GMT -5
Phoenix, AZ
It was the best of records, it was the 5th worst of records...
The SCHL Season came to a close with the Phoenix Coyotes finishing out of the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the second consecutive with 70 points. New GM Bob McGugan has taken his time before addressing the media, and finally did so in a press conference last night:
“Thank you all for coming. I’ll keep this as brief as I can. I’m excited for the opportunity to turn the fortunes of the Phoenix Coyotes around. This franchise has yet to reach the playoffs, and we plan on changing that next season. My first step is to continue evaluating the talent we have in the organization. Then we have to prepare for the entry draft. With four picks in the first two rounds, we are hoping to find a gem or two. And our first pick should be a game changer regardless of who gets taken with the picks ahead of us. After that, we have contracts to concern ourselves with, and to answer your questions, yes, UFA goaltender Antii Niemi is a major priority. We will begin negotiations with his agent, and all of our players as soon as we are able to.”
With that, the new GM left the podium.
On the flip side of the organizational coin, the Phoenix farm team in San Antonio was dominant this season, finishing on a high with a 21-1 victory to end the season in first place with 123 points. Center T.J. Tynan hopes that his league leading 121 points will lead to a strong camp performance next season with the Coyotes, and goalkeeper led the league in G.A.A with a 2.61 average, the only sub 3.00 in the league. The future look bright for the Phoenix Coyotes….
It was the best of records, it was the 5th worst of records...
The SCHL Season came to a close with the Phoenix Coyotes finishing out of the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the second consecutive with 70 points. New GM Bob McGugan has taken his time before addressing the media, and finally did so in a press conference last night:
“Thank you all for coming. I’ll keep this as brief as I can. I’m excited for the opportunity to turn the fortunes of the Phoenix Coyotes around. This franchise has yet to reach the playoffs, and we plan on changing that next season. My first step is to continue evaluating the talent we have in the organization. Then we have to prepare for the entry draft. With four picks in the first two rounds, we are hoping to find a gem or two. And our first pick should be a game changer regardless of who gets taken with the picks ahead of us. After that, we have contracts to concern ourselves with, and to answer your questions, yes, UFA goaltender Antii Niemi is a major priority. We will begin negotiations with his agent, and all of our players as soon as we are able to.”
With that, the new GM left the podium.
On the flip side of the organizational coin, the Phoenix farm team in San Antonio was dominant this season, finishing on a high with a 21-1 victory to end the season in first place with 123 points. Center T.J. Tynan hopes that his league leading 121 points will lead to a strong camp performance next season with the Coyotes, and goalkeeper led the league in G.A.A with a 2.61 average, the only sub 3.00 in the league. The future look bright for the Phoenix Coyotes….