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Phoenix Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata sounds call for offensive help

Arizona Republic — However he can create offense -- whether it's as the architect of the play or the one who executes it -- winger Radim Vrbata wants to deliver that for the Coyotes. "If I have a guy who's the playmaker, I have no problem," Vrbata said. "I will try to get open for him and score goals. If we don't have that or if you don't have that guy always looking for you, then I want to play with the puck and create chances for somebody else."

Phoenix Coyotes April 29, 2013

NHL: Coyotes win final game; Red Wings, Wild earn berths

Arizona Daily Star — ANAHEIM, Calif. - Radim Vrbata had three goals, capping his hat trick with a short-handed score, and Jason LaBarbera made 22 of his 43 saves in the first period to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to …

Phoenix Coyotes April 27, 2013

No recovery from Phoenix Coyotes' slide in March

Arizona Republic — It's easy to categorize the letdown in Detroit as the Coyotes' undoing, but the beginning of the end started a month before when the team spiraled into a seven-game losing streak. "We dug that hole earlier," winger Radim Vrbata told reporters after the Coyotes fell 4-0 to the Red Wings Monday. "It's not about now. Right now we got three points out of six on this road trip. Normally that would be a pretty good road trip, but it's not good enough because that hole was that big."

Phoenix Coyotes April 23, 2013

Phoenix Coyotes @ Chicago Blackhawks Recap: Coyotes Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Shootout Win

Five For Howling — Not many people would've like the odds in a shootout that would feature Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Marian Hossa for the Chicago Blackhawks against Mikkel Boedker, Radim Vrbata, and David Schlemko for the Phoenix Coyotes. But with the season on the line, Coach Tippett was rewarded for his gutsy call when Schlemko beat Corey Crawford for the game winner after Hossa hit the cross bar on a rocket just moments earlier. [Complete Coverage] - [Chicago Reaction] [Event Summary] - [Play-by-Play] - [TOI Report] - [Faceoff Report] To be honest, I missed a significant amount of this game,...

Phoenix Coyotes April 20, 2013

Tuesday's Coyotes Tracks - Not Much Help

Five For Howling — Coyotes News Phoenix Coyotes’ playoff hopes hinge on homestand - AZCentralWin games or it's set up tee times. Phoenix Coyotes Need Consistency From Radim Vrbata On Offense - Rant SportsRadim Vrbata is turning his offensive game on, which is big news for the Phoenix Coyotes. Expect intensity as Coyotes, Kings meet again - Fox Sports ArizonaIt's as if these two teams have reason to dislike each other. The Boedker Blog: This Week's Homestand Will Be Key to Playoff Push - Phoenix Coyotes - FeaturesMikkel Boedker is back with another blog post. He talks about his weather report w...

Phoenix Coyotes April 2, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Heating Up

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata has five points in the Coyotes' last four games as he added a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to San Jose.

March 31, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Tallies Two In Seven-Goal Explosion

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata scored twice for the Coyotes as they downed the Predators, 7-4, and snapped a seven-game winless streak Thursday.

March 28, 2013

Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata is excited to get back on ice

Arizona Republic — The agony of being a bystander matched the pain Coyotes wing Radim Vrbata felt in the inside of his left foot where a bone was cracked after blocking a shot more than a month ago. "It's a short season, and when you're out with something like this, you will miss lots of games because it goes quick," Vrbata said. "When you see guys, they could use some help. That makes it tougher."

Phoenix Coyotes March 21, 2013

Vrbata Back Tuesday For Phoenix

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata will return from a foot injury Tuesday against the Kings, Craig Morgan of the Fox Sports Arizona reports.

March 19, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Could Return Tuesday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata (foot) skated at the Coyotes' morning practice Tuesday and head coach Dave Tippett said there's a "decent chance" he'll be back in the line-up, Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona reports.

March 19, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Progressing

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata (foot) has been making some progress, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

March 17, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Having Foot Troubles

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata (foot) will not return until he is comfortable, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.

March 12, 2013

Tuesday's Coyotes Tracks - Royal Rumble

Five For Howling — Coyotes News Phoenix Coyotes blocked shots come at a cost - AZCentralJust ask Radim Vrbata. Coyotes need Vrbata, but Vrbata needs to heal - Fox Sports ArizonaCraig Morgan says rushing Vrbata back could cause even more trouble. Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara leads Norris Trophy field at midpoint with complete all-round game - NHL.com - Trophy TrackerOEL gets mentioned as a candidate. Coyotes forward Radim Vrbata has foot fracture, timetable uncertain - CBSSports.comNot what Coyotes fans were wanting to hear. Phoenix Coyotes Sign 2012 1st Round Pick Henrik Samuelsson - Five For How...

Phoenix Coyotes March 12, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata (Lower Body) Out Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Stars, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

March 9, 2013

Coyotes' Vrbata Sits Again Wednesday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Radim Vrbata (lower body) was held out of Wednesday's game against the Ducks.

March 6, 2013

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  • Phoenix Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata sounds call for offensive help
    However he can create offense -- whether it's as the architect of the play or the one who executes it -- winger Radim Vrbata wants to deliver that for the Coyotes. "If I have a guy who's the playmaker, I have no problem," Vrbata said. "I will try to get open for him and score goals. If we don't have that or if you don't have that guy always looking for you, then I want to play with the puck and create chances for somebody else."
  • Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, scores past Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Associated Press
    Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, scores past Anaheim Ducks goalie Viktor Fasth during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
  • Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, battles Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Associated Press
    Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, battles Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Souray for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
  • Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Shane Doan during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. The Associated Press
    Phoenix Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Shane Doan during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
  • Phoenix Coyotes' Rostislav Klesla, left, of the Czech Republic, pats goalie Mike Smith (41) on the helmet after the shootout loss in an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche as Coyotes' Radim Vrbata (17), of the Czech Republic, and David Moss (18) skate by, on Friday, April 26, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-4 in a shootout. The Associated Press
    Phoenix Coyotes' Rostislav Klesla, left, of the Czech Republic, pats goalie Mike Smith (41) on the helmet after the shootout loss in an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche as Coyotes' Radim Vrbata (17), of the Czech Republic, and David Moss (18) skate by, on Friday, April 26, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. The Avalanche defeated the Coyotes 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
  • Phoenix Coyotes' Michael Stone (29) celebrates his goal with teammates Rostislav Klesla, left, and Radim Vrbata during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz The Associated Press
    Phoenix Coyotes' Michael Stone (29) celebrates his goal with teammates Rostislav Klesla, left, and Radim Vrbata during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • No recovery from Phoenix Coyotes' slide in March
    It's easy to categorize the letdown in Detroit as the Coyotes' undoing, but the beginning of the end started a month before when the team spiraled into a seven-game losing streak. "We dug that hole earlier," winger Radim Vrbata told reporters after the Coyotes fell 4-0 to the Red Wings Monday. "It's not about now. Right now we got three points out of six on this road trip. Normally that would be a pretty good road trip, but it's not good enough because that hole was that big."
  • Phoenix Coyotes @ Chicago Blackhawks Recap: Coyotes Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive with Shootout Win
    Not many people would've like the odds in a shootout that would feature Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Marian Hossa for the Chicago Blackhawks against Mikkel Boedker, Radim Vrbata, and David Schlemko for the Phoenix Coyotes. But with the season on the line, Coach Tippett was rewarded for his gutsy call when Schlemko beat Corey Crawford for the game winner after Hossa hit the cross bar on a rocket just moments earlier. [Complete Coverage] - [Chicago Reaction] [Event Summary] - [Play-by-Play] - [TOI Report] - [Faceoff Report] To be honest, I missed a significant amount of this game,...
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