News:Mikkel Boedker scored twice as the Coyotes downed the Kings on Tuesday, 5-2.
Analysis: With the goals, Mikkel Boedker got back onto the scoresheet for the first time since March 2 when he picked up a helper against the Ducks that capped a five-points-in-three-games streak. Boedker now has six goals and 12 assists on the season.
News:Mikkel Boedker picked up an assist Saturday against the Oilers and now sits second on the Coyotes in points with 11 in 17 games.
Analysis: He's just one point back from the team lead. The 'Yotes aren't a high-scoring team, but Mikkel Boedker is a high-end talent whose production is only going to get better each year.
News:Mikkel Boedker scored early in the third period Monday as the Coyotes rolled over Calgary, 4-0.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker has points in back-to-back games now and could be heating up for the Coyotes. The tally marks his third goal and 10th point in 16 games.
News:Mikkel Boedker picked up an assist during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker -- and the Coyotes as a team -- had been quiet offensively over their last road trip but exploded for five goals in their return to the desert Saturday. Boedker has nine points in 15 games with two goals.
News:Mikkel Boedker tallied his second goal of the season Saturday as the Coyotes downed the Stars, 2-0.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker's been a healthy source of offense even if he's lit the lamp just twice so far -- he has seven points in nine games thus far in 2012-13 with a points streak of four games that snapped Jan. 28 against the Kings.
News:Mikkel Boedker scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. It came on the power play. The goal extends his current point streak to four games and five points (one goal, four assists).
Analysis: Might the Desert Dawgs have a potential point-per-game player? Probably not, at least yet, but it's clear that Mikkel Boedker's improvement in last year's playoffs wasn't a fluke.
News:Mikkel Boedker now has three points (0G, 3A) in the first three games of the season after adding two assists in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker has yet to light the lamp this year but the switch to the second line with Matt Lombardi and Radim Vrbata sparked Boedker's most productive night of the young season.
Coyotes' Boedker Hopes To Bring Strong Offense Back To Valley
News:Mikkel Boedker has returned to Arizona after playing in 29 games for Lukko in Finland. He tallied 21 goals and 33 points overseas, the Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker said his time in Finland should make for an easy transition back into the NHL, noting that while overseas: "You play a lot and you get hit and you gotta forecheck and backcheck and you've got to do all that stuff. I think I'm in pretty good game shape." The offensive hero of last year's opening playoff round, Boedker will look to continue his upward tick in offense and improve on a career-best 24-point 2011-12 season.
News:Mikkel Boedker's strong postseason play from 2011-12 has carried over into this season and he's currently delivering at a point-per-game pace in Finland.
Analysis: He has 16 goals and nine helpers for 25 points in as many games, and that's good enough for 14th in league scoring. The promise he showed in his draft year may finally be emerging. Keep him on that little list on the side of your cheat sheets ... you know, the one where you stash those well-researched, potential breakout players who help you win leagues.
News:Mikkel Boedker scored the game-winning goal during Lukko Rauman's 3-2 win in the Finnish Elite League on Saturday.
Analysis: The goal marked Mikkel Boedker's sixth goal in his last seven games. Considering that he also came on late for the Coyotes, especially in the postseason, he could be someone who'll provide a bang for your buck once the NHL season begins.
News:Mikkel Boedker had his best season in the last three years for the Coyotes, tallying 24 points in eight games to go along with a minus-2 rating and 108 hits.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker's hit total flies off the chart, as his previous high was 42 in 34 games in 2010. The real reason for optimism as far as Boedker is concerned, however, is his impressive postseason offense, tallying eight points in Phoenix's 16 playoff games. He's a potential sleeper to keep an eye on heading into next season.
News:Mikkel Boedker scored his second goal in as many games Saturday as the Coyotes defeated the Wild, 4-1.
Analysis:Mikkel Boedker's come on strong offensively down the stretch with four points in his last four games. The Coyotes' offense, which had been abysmal for much of the season, appears to be firing on all cylinders lately, an excellent sign as the team looks to enter a first round playoff series with the Blackhawks.
News:Mikkel Boedker scored for the first time since Feb. 18 on Saturday, giving the Coyotes a 1-0 lead in a game against San Jose that they would go on to win, 3-0.
Analysis: All of Phoenix's offense Saturday came from unlikely sources, but that's been the Coyotes' general formula for success this season.
News:Mikkel Boedker snapped a 20-game goal drought with his eighth of the season in Saturday's win over Dallas.
Analysis: The kid has talent but we can't help but think he's been a bit rushed in the desert -- he broke into the league as a fuzz-faced teenager. His best is yet to come but right now, his value is limited.
News:Mikkel Boedker provided the entirety of the Phoenix offense in Thursday's loss to Colorado, scoring both goals to give him seven on the year.
Analysis: He hadn't put a puck to the back of the net since Dec. 3, a span of a dozen games in which he managed just three assists, but he put two really nice shots past Semyon Varlamov. Oddly, despite the pair of goals, the Danish winger skated only 10:41, well below his season average of 14:08.
News:Mikkel Boedker has signed a two-year extension with the Coyotes, reports the Associated Press.
Analysis: Terms were not released. He appeared in 34 games with the Yotes last season, scoring four goals and adding 10 helpers. He also had 34 points in 36 games in the AHL last season. He could be poised for a breakout this year; keep his name on your draft list as a late round pick.
News: Boedker had two assists in the Coyotes' 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday.
Analysis: The speedy winger now has points in three straight games.
News: The Coyotes recalled Boedker from AHL San Antonio on Monday, according to the team's official website.
Analysis: Boedker scored 34 points (12G, 22A) in 36 games with San Antonio this season. The youngster has a lot of promise, but don't expect him to play a key role just yet.
News: Boedker was assigned to the AHL on Thursday, PhoenixCoyotes.com reports.
Analysis: Boedker has just two points (both assists) in nine games this year, but he is at least skating to a plus-1 rating. Still, he looks like a fringe fantasy option at best for the foreseeable future.
News: The Coyotes have recalled Boedker from AHL San Antonio, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Boedker, who has recorded 31 points in 35 games at the AHL level, has played in four games with the Coyotes this season, recording one assist. He has some skills, but overall that hasn't resulted in a great deal of NHL production -- 32 points in 96 career games to date to be exact.
News: The Coyotes have recalled Boedker from AHL San Antonio, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Boedker was a late cut in training camp this year but prior to his callup, he was successful in the minors, with 26 points (8 G, 18 A) in 31 games.
News: Boedker was cut from the training camp roster Thursday. He will head to the minors to play for the San Antonio Rampage, the Coyotes' official site reports.
Analysis: The Coyotes gave Boedker an honest shot at making the team by keeping him late into training camp. Since 2010-11 will be just his second year at the professional level, you can expect the experience to be a huge boon for his development.
News: With final roster cuts looming, Boedker is happy with the way he has played in training camp, the Coyotes' official site reports.
Analysis: "It's been a lot of fun," Boedker said. "I learned a lot last year (in the AHL) and I think I've listened to what the older guys have told me, especially the older guys that have been around the league that have many training camps behind them." Boedker has one goal and an assist in preseason action thus far, and he'll look to carry the positive momentum into Wednesday's contest against the Oilers.
News: Boedker feels stronger and better about his game, according to the Arizona Republic.
Analysis: The Coyotes' first-round draft pick of 2008 had a challenging sophomore season moving between the AHL and the NHL. Each time he was recalled to the Coyotes, head coach Dave Tippett noticed an improvement in his game. In 2009-10, Boedker scored 38 points (11G 27A) in 64 games with San Antonio. To make the NHL squad, he will have to work harder than ever.
News: The Coyotes have re-assigned LW Mikkel Boedker and Jeff Hoggan to the AHL.
Analysis: Boedker remains a decent long-term keeper option, while Hoggan has no Fantasy value at this time.
News: Phoenix has recalled forwards Mikkel Boedker and Jeff Hoggan from its San Antonio affiliate and placed forward Joel Perrault on injured reserve after one game with the Coyotes. The 20-year-old Boedker has 12 previous appearances with the Coyotes, with a goal and two assists. He appeared in 78 games as a rookie for Phoenix last season. Hoggan has four appearances for the Coyotes this season. He had eight goals and four assists in 43 games with San Antonio.
Analysis: Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper for now. If he begins to see more of a role with the team that could change. Hoggan has low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: The Coyotes assigned LW Mikkel Boedker to San Antonio of the AHL on Thursday. He was recalled on Friday.
Analysis: Boedker scored a goal in two games since his recall. He was the temporary solution after Scottie Upshall tore up his knee, but it seems Phoenix just doesn't want him up on a full-time basis. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: One day after being recalled from the AHL, Coyotes LW Mikkel Boedker scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Rangers.
Analysis: After scoring 11 goals in 78 games last season, Boedker has become sort of the forgotten man in Phoenix this campaign. He remains a solid keeper option, but seasonal owners should continue to ignore him for the time being.
News: The Coyotes recalled LW Mikkel Boedker from San Antonio of the AHL on Friday. The 2008 first-round pick had four goals and 13 points in 34 games with the Rampage.
Analysis: Boedker was sent to the minors earlier this season after struggling to grasp a new system under Dave Tippett. He hasn't been much better in the minors and the 2008 first-round pick is coming along slowly. But he likely got the recall since Scottie Upshall was injured on Thursday. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News:The Sports Xchange reports 2008 first-round pick Mikkel Boedker has given the Coyotes more speed on offense and more jump to the offense. Since being recalled from San Antonio on Friday, he has two assists in two games after getting a helper on the first of James Vandermeer's two goals Sunday.
Analysis: The Coyotes are really hoping that Boedker's time in the minors gave the former first-rounder the confidence he needs to succeed in the NHL. Thus far, it seems to be working. They just need to see it over a long period. Boedker has minimal Fantasy appeal until further notice.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their minor league affiliate on Friday. The 19-year-old played six games with the Coyotes this season before being sent to the San Antonio Rampage, where he appeared in 12 games.
Analysis: Boedker has appeared in 84 career NHL games, getting 11 goals and 17 assists. He was Phoenix's first choice in the 2008 draft and played in 78 games for the Coyotes in the 2008-09 season. Boedker hasn't developed into the scorer Phoenix would have liked and needs time to develop. He is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes have recalled defenseman Shaun Heshka from their San Antonio AHL affiliate and are sending forward Mikkel Boedker back to the minors. Both moves were announced by the team on Friday.
Analysis: The 19-year-old Boedker, a first-round pick in 2008, was recalled from San Antonio on Tuesday. He played in Wednesday night's loss at Colorado but was a healthy scratch the following day against Chicago. Boedker was first sent to San Antonio on Oct. 14 after he went pointless in five games for the Coyotes. Boedker hasn't developed into the scorer Phoenix would have liked and needs time to develop. He is nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes recalled forward Mikkel Boedker from their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Tuesday. The 19-year-old was sent to San Antonio on Oct. 14 after he went pointless in five games for the Coyotes.
Analysis: Boedker had one goal and three assists in seven games for the Rampage. Boedker was Phoenix's first-round draft pick in 2008 at No. 8 overall. The Denmark native had 11 goals and 17 assists in 78 games as a rookie last season. He has extremely limited Fantasy value at this time.
News: The Phoenix Coyotes sent left wing Mikkel Boedker to their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Analysis: The 19-year-old Boedker, from Denmark, had no points in five games this season. Last season, he had 11 goals and 17 assists in 78 games. The 2008 first-round pick definitely has the ability to be a top-line forward in the NHL, but he just doesn't seem ready for the big time. Consider Boedker nothing more than a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: Phoenix LW Mikkel Boedker scored his first goal since February on Wednesday night in a 3-0 win over the Avalanche. Boedker notched his 11th tally of the season in the 1st period to open the scoring and essentially win it for the Coyotes.
Analysis: Boedker has 28 points on the season but doesn't tally often. Boedker, a 2008 first-round pick, really hasn't provided that offensive spark the Coyotes were looking for when they drafted him, but neither have most of the rookies Phoenix has looked at this season. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper and has low-end value in very deep seasonal leagues.
News:Mikkel Boedker missed his first game of the season, a healthy scratch Thursday against the Canucks. The Phoenix rookie has one point in his last six games.
Analysis: Boedker, a 2008 first-round pick, really hasn't provided that offensive spark the Coyotes were looking for when they drafted him, but neither have most of the rookies Phoenix has looked at this season. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper and has low-end value in very deep seasonal leagues.
News: Coyotes LW Mikkel Boedker scored his ninth game of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Ducks.
Analysis: Boedker, a 2008 first-round pick, really hasn't provided that offensive spark the Coyotes were looking for, but he is getting better with each game. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper and has low-end value in very deep seasonal leagues.
News:Mikkel Boedker found himself at the right place at the right time and with the right amount of speed. Boedker scored the winning goal and added an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes snapped the Calgary Flames' seven-game, home-winning streak with a 4-3 victory Saturday night. The deciding goal came on a breakaway at 6:48 of the third period with Phoenix clinging to a 3-2 lead. During a frantic stretch of pressure in the Coyotes end, Boedker hopped off the bench just in time to pick up Ken Klee's clearing attempt. The 19-year-old forward raced down the wing while fending off defenseman Adrian Aucoin, pulled the puck around goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and tucked in his eighth goal. "Kenny made a nice play clearing the zone. My guy changed, and I was lucky I had pretty good speed off the bench," Boedker said.
Analysis: Boedker scored his eighth goal of the season Saturday, but it was his first since Dec. 20 (13 games). The rookie now has 20 points (12 assists) in his first 46 games. The 2008 first-round pick really hasn't provided that offensive spark the Coyotes were looking for, but he is getting better with each game. Boedker remains more of a long-term Fantasy keeper and has low-end value in very deep leagues.
News: Coyotes LW Mikkel Boedker scored and assisted in a loss to the Wings on Saturday. He now has 15 points on the season.
Analysis: Boedker is a promising rookie, but he's not producing enough just yet to be worth using in anything but the deepest of seasonal formats. He remains a solid keeper, however.
News: Coyotes LW Mikkel Boedker tallied an assist and finished at plus-1 in 16:08 of ice time Thursday against the Wild. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box. Boedker doesn't have a goal since Nov. 8, but has three assists in six December games.
Analysis: The eighth overall pick in June's draft has really hit a rookie wall in the last month, but has still managed 13 points in his first 29 NHL games. He continues to get around 16-17 minutes per game, but still remains just a low-end Fantasy option for the deepest of leagues. He is also a nice option in long-term keeper formats.
News:Mikkel Boedker had a pair of goals for Phoenix during Saturday's 4-1 win against the Panthers, marking the first multi-goal game of the rookie's early NHL career. The Coyotes jumped ahead when Boedker scored with 2:17 left in the second. When Tomas Vokoun kicked Keith Yandle's shot from the left point to the right side, Boedker was in perfect position to knock in his fourth goal. Boedker capped the scoring with a slap shot at 16:56 of the third period.
Analysis: Phoenix teammates tried to get Boedker the hat trick late with the game in hand, but he actually passed up a chance at an open net in the final minute and passed the puck to a teammate instead. The 2008 first-round pick showed Saturday why he was taken eighth overall and is already in the NHL. He has five goals in 12 games and is seeing consistent time as a top-six forward. He remains a low-end Fantasy forward for the time being.
News: The Arizona Republic reports that the Coyotes have promoted LW Todd Fedoruk to the top line alongside C Olli Jokinen and RW Shane Doan. The move will come at the expense of LW Mikkel Boedker, who will drop down to the third line.
Analysis: This move seems a little odd, as Fedoruk only has one season with more than 20 points in his seven-year NHL career. Continue to ignore the veteran in all formats, as this move up isn't likely to effect his numbers too much. Boedker remains a solid long-term keeper, but barely registers in seasonal leagues now he's off the No. 1 line.
News: Coyotes RW Mikkel Boedker, the eighth overall pick in the June draft, scored his first NHL goal in his second game Sunday against the Ducks. On a 2-on-1 rush after a battle for the puck on the boards when Anaheim defensemen Kent Huskins and Travis Moen collided, Steve Reinprecht controlled the puck and skated down the left side. He sent a pass to Boedker, who sliced to his left past defenseman Steve Montador and beat Jean-Sebastien Giguere stick side. "So far there have only been two games, but every one is special, and obviously getting my goal in my second game, that's unbelievable," Boedker said.
Analysis: Boedker is looking comfortable playing on a line with veteran C Steven Reinprecht and tough guy LW Todd Fedoruk. He was expected to open on the team's top-line with Olli Jokinen and Peter Mueller, but Wayne Gretzky decided to drop him to the fourth line to begin his career. Boedker is a solid long-term keeper, but is more of a low-end Fantasy forward at this time.
News: NHL.com reports Phoenix head coach Wayne Gretzky has decided to reshuffle his top two scoring lines heading into Saturday's opener against the Blue Jackets. Shane Doan has been dropped from the first line to the second line and will play with rookie center Kyle Turris and Daniel Carcillo. Rookie LW Mikkel Boedker has been bumped to top line duty and will skate with Olli Jokinen and Peter Mueller. "We really felt that putting Kyle and Mikkel together puts an enormous amount of pressure on two (teenagers)," Gretzky said. "It's hard enough to break into this league as an 18-year-old and although they have both played well, we thought it was a little too much."
Analysis: Gretzky added that Jokinen and Doan will play together on the power play. Doan's Fantasy value is hurt some by not being on the top line, but he still remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy forward. Jokinen remains a must-start Fantasy option with no matter who or where he plays. The jump up to the top line is a good move for Boedker, but he and Turris still remain low-end Fantasy options until they come into their own. Carcillo will still likely get into trouble and spend a lot of time in the penalty box, but playing with Turris and Doan will help in his offensive development. Consider him a must-have in leagues that reward heavily for PIM and a low-end option in standard formats.
News:Peter Mueller scored three goals and rookie Mikkel Boedker added two goals in the Phoenix Coyotes' 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. Boedker scored past Brian Boucher at 8:46 of the second period and then added an unassisted goal at 4:40 in the third.
Analysis: Boedker could break camp as a top-six forward and end up playing on a line with fellow rookie Kyle Turris. Boedker is a versatile forward who excels as a power play quarterback and penalty killer. He's strong at protecting the puck and has a solid shot, but sometimes hesitates to use it. Boedker had 29 goals and 44 assists in 62 games with Kitchener (OHL) last season. He also had 35 points (nine goals) in 20 postseason games. Boedker is a solid long-term keeper, but is more of a late-round Fantasy sleeper in larger seasonal formats.
News:The Sports Xchange reports rookie Mikkel Boedker, the Coyotes' first pick in the entry draft and the eighth overall selection, is only 18 but likely will get a lot of playing time at one of the forward spots in 2008-09. He said participating in informal workouts this summer has given him a boost. "It feels really good," he said. "It's a lot of fun out there. It's enjoyment any time you go out there and skate. There's a lot of good hockey players out there and a few superstars, so it's really fun, and I learn every minute out there."
Analysis: Boedker could break camp as a top-six forward and end up playing on a line with fellow rookie Kyle Turris. Boedker is a versatile forward who excels as a power play quarterback and penalty killer. He's strong at protecting the puck and has a solid shot, but sometimes hesitates to use it. Boedker had 29 goals and 44 assists in 62 games with Kitchener (OHL) last season. He also had 35 points (nine goals) in 20 postseason games. Boedker is a solid long-term keeper, but is more of a late-round Fantasy sleeper in larger seasonal formats.
