2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes season


The 2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Hockey League, the 17th in Arizona, and 41st overall, including its play in the World Hockey Association. The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 48 due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

Off-season

Regular season

The Coyotes concluded the regular season having been shut-out nine times, tied with the Nashville Predators for the most in the NHL.

Standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

For the first time since the 2008-09 season, the Coyotes failed to make the playoffs.

Player statistics

Final stats
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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 2012–13 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Player signings

Draft picks

Phoenix Coyotes' picks at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 22 & 23, 2012.
Round#PlayerPosNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
127Henrik SamuelssonCEdmonton Oil Kings
258Jordan MartinookLWVancouver Giants
388James MelindyDMoncton Wildcats
4102Rhett HollandDOkotoks Oilers
5148Niklas TikkinenDBlues U20
6178Samuel FejesLWShattuck-Saint Mary's
7184Marek LanghamerGHC Pardubice
7208Justin HacheDShawinigan Cataractes

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