Five For Howling, a Phoenix Coyotes community

Looking at the possible players that could be called upon if the Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata is on the shelf.

The rookie defenseman has seen declining ice time and according to the coaching staff needs more time to play and learn the game.

The Phoenix Coyotes have assigned defenseman Maxim Goncharov to the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. Goncharov played well in the preseason, but still needs to grow into the North American game....

  It occurred to me late last season that when it came to the Coyotes minor league system that I knew absolutely nothing about them. Guys would be called up and I'd have no idea what the heck...