Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller acknowledges the team's impending move to Utah is on their minds, but they are striving to maintain focus on their performance, emphasizing their dedication to the game amidst the business-related uncertainty.
The Carolina Hurricanes are looking for continued production from forward Martin Necas as they face the Arizona Coyotes, while the Coyotes are hoping for a strong performance from Clayton Keller, who is on the verge of his fourth 50-point season. Rookie Logan Cooley is also making a mark for the Coyotes, showcasing the team's rising talent. The Hurricanes had won five of six games before a recent loss, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin is close to tying a franchise record for points by a defenseman. The Coyotes will be without goalie Connor Ingram, who is week to week with an undisclosed injury.
The Arizona Coyotes' proposal to build a new arena complex near Priest Drive and Rio Salado Parkway was denied by Tempe voters, putting the team's future in Arizona in jeopardy. The franchise's current temporary home at Arizona State's Mullett Arena expires following the 2024-25 season, with a mutual option for the 2025-26 campaign. Coyotes president and CEO Xavier Gutierrez said the team's future will be evaluated by the owners and the National Hockey League over the coming weeks. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed his disappointment in the results on behalf of the league.
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Arizona Coyotes for the second time in 42 hours, this time at Mullet Arena. The Avalanche may get a boost from Evan Rodrigues, who practiced in full with the team and may play. Jared Bednar wants to get Darren Helm back between Logan O'Connor and Andrew Cogliano. Clayton Keller continues to be red-hot for the Coyotes. This will be the final meeting between the two teams this season.