Mike Smith News

The second round of the 2013 NHL playoffs is already underway, but that doesn't mean that it's too early to turn an eye towards the offseason and focus on some trade rumors and buyout possibilities.

Apr. 2, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes left wing Rob Klinkhammer skates out after being named a star of the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Jobing.com Arena.

Sweden's goalie Jhonas Enroth makes a save against Canada during their 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship quarter-final game at the Globe Arena in Stockholm May 16, 2013.

Mike Smith has gone from a goaltender no NHL team wanted to a candidate for Canada's next Olympic team.

Heading into the 2013 offseason, the Phoenix Coyotes find themselves in a very similar situation to that of the previous summers.

Ryan O'Reilly celebrates Canada's winning goal by Jeff Skinner on goaltender Ondrej Pavelec of the Czech Republic during preliminary-round action Sunday at the world hockey championship in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Phoenix Coyotes season came to an end sooner than most anticipated, following their unexpected run to the Western Conference Finals last season, but several of their players are still out playing hockey over in Europe over these next couple of weeks.

It's probably still too soon to get your hopes up, but the Phoenix Coyotes may once again be inching closer toward a resolution with their ownership situation.

I would use one of the compliance buyouts on Ilya Bryzgalov this summer. Before firing off an email - obvious subject line: "Hey @$*#)$* stop running Bryzgalov out of town!" - hear me out.

Canada's Mike Smith earned his first win of the world hockey championship with a 33-save performance as Canada blanked host Sweden 3-0 Thursday.

Playing for his country and playing for his coach. Team Canada goalie Mike Smith made his debut in the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and played as well in a losing effort.

When evaluating talent one must first consider the talent around them and how much they contributed.

This summer promises to be a long one for the Phoenix Coyotes . They missed the postseason, to the surprise of many, leaving them with a long to-do list during this upcoming offseason.

Lindy Ruff weighed the urgency for Canada to catch up on its world championship preparation with the need for a breather.

Too much passing and not enough getting the puck on net in regulation were the root causes of a 3-2 shootout loss to Switzerland.

Although Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith had a less than ideal 2013 campaign, he has established himself as a starting goaltender over the last two seasons.

Sunday's 3-2 shootout win marks only the second time Switzerland has defeated Canada at the world hockey championship.

Players mostly have skated peacefully to their respective benched after whistles.

Canada reached the final of the men's world hockey championship six times between 2003 and 2009 and won three gold medals.

We don't even know if this franchise will still be in the desert next year, let alone whether or not some of their numerous free agents will be back in the fold next year.