Keith Yandle News

The Phoenix Coyotes have become regulars the playoffs at this point, but won the Pacific for the first time in franchise history.

It's pretty well known that the Phoenix Coyotes are not very interested in developing their own prospects.

May 7, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov skates with the puck as Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle defends during the third period in game five of the 2012 Western Conference semifinals at Jobing.com Arena.

The NHL will not discipline players on the Phoenix Coyotes after conducting an investigation of their postgame actions and comments following their season-ending, overtime loss in the Western Conference finals, league executive vice president Colin Campbell said Wednesday night before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals.

The NHL is further investigating the postgame actions and comments of some Phoenix Coyotes players after their season-ending, overtime loss in the Western Conference finals, league executive vice president Colin Campbell told ESPN.com on Thursday.

Their 4-3 overtime loss in Game 5 was bittersweet and infuriating. The ceremonial handshake line featured many terse exchanges.

Los Angeles advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993, thanks to Dustin Penner's overtime goal.

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Taylor Pyatt celebrates his goal with Martin Hanzal , Radim Vrbata, center, and Keith Yandle during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

The New York Rangers are now in a best-of-three series against the New Jersey Devils for the Eastern Conference Championship and a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals against either the Los Angeles Kings or the Phoenix Coyotes.

The Phoenix defenceman made a winning series debut in Game 4 of the Western Conference final Sunday and, though he played just 16 shifts covering 12 minutes and 17 seconds, the presence of the 38-year-old helped steady the Coyotes defence in the win over the Los Angeles Kings.

Two teams have fallen back in their quest for the Stanley Cup, but there is still a chance to mount a comeback for the Phoenix Coyotes and New Jersey Devils.

Veteran winger Shane Doan, left, score both goals Sunday for the Coyotes, who avoided a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings.

The Phoenix Coyotes have not been able to stop the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference finals, nor have they been able to stop Los Angeles' King.

The road to the Stanley Cup just got even tougher for the Phoenix Coyotes with a 2-1 loss against the Los Angeles Kings, putting the team down 3-0 in the series.

It's only "nearly" because, honestly, this wasn't much of a hockey game, though there were plenty of fights.

The Los Angeles Kings opened the Western Conference finals with a 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday, as Jonathan Quick continued his nearly flawless postseason by stopping 25 of Phoenix's 27 shots.

When you think of Phoenix Coyotes star defenseman, Keith Yandle might be the first person - if any - who comes to mind.

On the morning after their most dismal performance of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Phoenix Coyotes regrouped around captain Shane Doan, who issued a challenge the only way one of the nicest, calmest, most mild-mannered players in the NHL can.

Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick makes a save on a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Keith Yandle during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

For Phoenix Coyotes defenceman Keith Yandle, living in the desert is a treat. He can go anywhere and not be recognized.