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The Nashville Predators parted ways with Matthew Lombardi and as a bonus so that the Toronto Maple Leafs would accept the trade offer, Cody Franson was added as a sweetener. The Predators got Brett Lebda and Robert Slaney as compensation and some thought at the time it was a great example of the Predators shaving down cap space in order...
Ducks Down Dallas; Acquire Lombardi
In part two of a three part mini-series, the Ducks had another decisive victory over the Dallas Stars. This time it was a 5-2 victory at home, but even though it was the same uniforms, there were a lot of different players on the Dallas side of things. The trade deadline has a way of doing that.
Since Anaheim had played Dallas on Monday, the Stars had traded away five forwards...
TV Anchor Shows Lack of Hockey Smarts, Says Ducks Traded for Matthew Lombardi From Phoenix Suns (Video)
Matthew Lombardi is really good on the boards, so he should be able to create space and provide scoring chances from the center position.
That’s why the Anaheim Ducks traded for him from the Phoenix Suns.
Oh, that’s not right. Let’s try again: Matthew Lombardi can really put it in the net–.
Nope, that’s not the problem. It’s the other — yep, that part. The one where...
Red Wings-Coyotes set-up and overnight report: twelve games
The Detroit Red Wings find themselves in a particularly delicate situation heading into tonight's game against the Phoenix Coyotes (10 PM EDT, FSD/NHL Network U.S./97.1 FM) and tomorrow's tilt against the Colorado Avalanche (9 PM EDT, FSD/97.1 FM).
The 18-13-and-5 Wings sit in 7th place in the Western Conference, with 41 points and 12 games to go, which places them only...
Steve Palumbo: Ducks Add Depth at Center with Matthew Lombardi
The Anaheim Ducks made a minor move at the NHL trade deadline today by acquiring center Matthew Lombardi from the Phoenix Coyotes for prospect Brandon McMillan.
This is the second time this season Lombardi has been moved. The 31-year-old was acquired by Phoenix earlier this season in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs before finally settling in Southern California.
In 21...
Coyotes unload 3 veteran players
The Phoenix Coyotes unloaded three veteran players from their roster for a minor leaguer and two draft picks at the trade deadline.
On the surface, it looks like a team giving up on the season.
The Coyotes insist the three deals were necessary moves for a team that's under the financial restraints of being run by the league for the fourth straight season.
Phoenix is just two...
Ducks trade McMillan to Phoenix for Lombardi
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Phoenix Coyotes have traded center Matthew Lombardi to the Anaheim Ducks for left wing Brandon McMillan.
Lombardi returned to Phoenix this season after being traded from Toronto during training camp. He missed 12 games early in the season with an upper-body injury and didn't provide the Coyotes with the scoring punch they had hoped.
Lombardi had...
Coyotes deal Torres, Sullivan, Lombardi
The Phoenix Coyotes seemingly waved the white flag on their playoff hopes at Wednesday's NHL trading deadling, dealing off three veteran forwards.
Raffi Torres went to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a third-round pick in 2013, Matthew Lombardi was dealt to Anaheim for Brandon McMillan, and Steve Sullivan was dealt to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a seventh-round...
Coyotes Send Lombardi To Anaheim, Sullivan To New Jersey by Steven Ellis
The Phoenix Coyotes made two deals at the deadline, sending Matthew Lombardi to Anaheim for Brandon McMillan, as well as Steve Sullivan to New Jersey for a seventh round draft pick. Lombardi was selected in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft 215th overall by the Edmonton Oilers. Lombardi failed to sign with the Oilers, re-entering the draft where he was [...]
Coyotes trade Matthew Lombardi to Ducks
A minor deal?
Phoenix have a deal in place to trade Matthew Lombardi to the Ducks. Trade call. #transactions2013
— Renaud Lavoie (@RenLavoieRDS) April 3, 2013
Ducks' deal for Matthew Lombardi got done just under the wire. apparently for a prospect.
— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) April 3, 2013
Coyotes 3, Kings 1
Jason LaBarbera stopped 39 shots, Keith Yandle scored his second goal late in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes opened a critical homestand with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Needing to make up ground in the Western Conference standings, the Coyotes played their usual close-to-the-vest game and managed to hold on for their second win in 10 games after...
Kings wrap up road trip with loss to Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Jason LaBarbera stopped 39 shots, Keith Yandle scored his second goal late in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes opened a critical homestand with a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. Needing to make up ground in the Western Conference standings, the Coyotes played their usual close-to-the-vest game and managed to hold on for their...
Clune: Predators “Don’t Have The Luxury To Feel Sorry” After 5 Goal Flurry
It was the perfect storm.
The Nashville Predators had reeled off three wins in a row, moving back into playoff contention.
The Phoenix Coyotes, on the other hand, had reeled in a different manner, dropping 7 straight games.
If there was a trap game for the Predators, their Thursday night matchup against the Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena certainly fit the bill.
It’s safe to say that...
Coyotes score 6 in first, beat Preds
Radim Vrbata had two goals and an assist and Rostislav Klesla added four assists and the Phoenix Coyotes scored six times in the opening period to cruise to a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Martin Hanzal, David Moss, Matthew Lombardi, Keith Yandle and Antoine Vermette also scored for the Coyotes, who snapped a seven-game losing streak - thanks to their...
Coyotes score six goals in first, rout Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata had two goals and an assist and Rostislav Klesla added four assists as the Phoenix Coyotes scored six times in the opening period to cruise to a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Martin Hanzal, David Moss, Matthew Lombardi, Keith Yandle and Antoine Vermette also scored for the Coyotes, who snapped a seven-game losing...
Coyotes blitz Preds early, roll to 7-4 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Radim Vrbata had two goals and an assist and Rostislav Klesla added four assists and the Phoenix Coyotes scored six times in the opening period to cruise to a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Martin Hanzal, David Moss, Matthew Lombardi, Keith Yandle and Antoine Vermette also scored for the Coyotes, who snapped a seven-game losing...
Coyotes midseason report card
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Coyotes reached the midpoint of the 2013 season in a place they didnt expect to be: outside looking in on the playoff race, with the four teams immediately ahead of them all having a game or two in hand.
The culprits in this disappointing 11-10-3 start are easy to spot. Goalie Mike Smith hasnt shown more than glimpses of his 2011-12 incarnation, the teams...
Phoenix sinks Anaheim in SO again
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored in the fifth round of the shootout and Mike Smith stopped Bobby Ryan to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Monday night.
Andrew Vermette, Shane Doan, Matthew Lombardi and Keith Yandle scored for the Coyotes in regulation. Phoenix also beat the Pacific Division-leading Ducks 5-4 in a shootout Saturday night.
Steve Sullivan...
Coyotes edge Ducks in shootout
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored in the fifth round of the shootout and Mike Smith stopped Bobby Ryan to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Monday night.
Andrew Vermette, Shane Doan, Matthew Lombardi and Keith Yandle scored for the Coyotes in regulation. Phoenix also beat the Pacific Division-leading Ducks 5-4 in a shootout Saturday...
Ducks rally past Coyotes in shootout
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phoenix Coyotes coach Dave Tippett knew it only was a matter of time before Steve Sullivan scored again.
Sullivan netted the tying goal with 6:28 remaining in regulation -- his first goal in 14 games -- and then scored the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Saturday night.
"Scorers like to score and they get...
Sullivan scores tying goal and in SO for Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Steve Sullivan scored the tying goal with 6:28 remaining in regulation and then netted the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Phoenix Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Saturday night.
Lauri Korpikoski scored twice, Matthew Lombardi added a goal, and Mike Smith stopped 31 shots through overtime and then all three shootout attempts for the Coyotes, who...
Coyotes earn huge win over Ducks
Steve Sullivan scored the tying goal with 6:28 remaining in regulation and then netted the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Phoenix Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Saturday night.
Lauri Korpikoski scored twice, Matthew Lombardi added a goal, and Mike Smith stopped 31 shots through overtime and then all three shootout attempts for the Coyotes, who won for the second time...
Coyotes 5, Ducks 4, SO
Steve Sullivan scored the tying goal with 6:28 remaining in regulation and then netted the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Phoenix Coyotes past the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Saturday night.
Lauri Korpikoski scored twice, Matthew Lombardi added a goal, and Mike Smith stopped 31 shots through overtime and then all three shootout attempts for the Coyotes, who won for the second time...
Lombardi eager to find his place with Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. Matthew Lombardi had barely settled into the idea of being a Phoenix Coyote when that identity took a hit literally. In just his fourth game in a Coyotes sweater, Lombardi was back on the sidelines with a shoulder injury suffered against the San Jose Sharks on Jan. 24.
Man, it was pretty disappointing with the excitement of coming back and coming to a team I had...
Coyotes' Lombardi out with upper-body injury
Phoenix Coyotes center Matthew Lombardi is out indefinitely after suffering what the team said was an upper-body injury in a game against the San Jose Sharks.
Lombardi was injured in the second period of Phoenix's 5-3 loss Thursday night and didn't return.
Lombardi, who came to the Coyotes in a trade with Toronto on Wednesday, sat out the entire 2010-11 season with a neck...
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