2014–15 Arizona Coyotes season
The 2014–15 Arizona Coyotes season was the 36th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, the 19th season since the franchise relocated from Winnipeg following the 1995–96 NHL season, and the 43rd overall, including the World Hockey Association years. It was also their first season as the "Arizona Coyotes" – the team had been called the "Phoenix Coyotes" for the previous 18 years. The team finished in last place in the Western Conference and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the third straight year. The Coyotes earned only 56  points – their worst-ever performance in Arizona and second worst in franchise history after the 1980–81 season. Off-season. The club officially changed their team name to the "Arizona Coyotes" on June 27, 2014, at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. The name change was part of the deal approved by the City of Glendale to keep the team from relocating. Training camp. The Coyotes competed in eight preseason exhibition games before the start of the 2014–15 regular season. Player statistics. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. Traded mid -season Bold/italics denotes franchise record Transactions. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2014–15 season. Player signings. The following players were signed by the Coyotes. Two-way contracts are marked with an asterisk (*). Draft picks. The 2014 NHL Entry Draft will be held on June 27–28, 2014, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.