Another year, another strong regular season with a disappointing playoff run. The difference this time around is that the Coyotes were thoroughly beaten in a sweep. Ilya Bryzgalov didn't have the Vezina Trophy finalist year that he did last year, but he did put up good numbers. The problem: like most of the team, he came up small when the playoffs rolled around. He won't be back with Phoenix, as his rights were traded to the Flyers, who hope to sign him to a long term deal. Lee Stempniak was to have been a good goal scoring option, and while 19 goals is a respectable number, the Coyotes were likely hoping for more. Kyle Turris had a respectable 25 points in limited ice time, and he figures to be a major player next season. And did I mention that the Coyotes will be in Phoenix for at least one more year?
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