Top Kyle Chipchura News
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Kyle Chipchura: Inks deal with Russian club
Chipchura signed a contract with Slovan Bratislava of Russia's KHL on Monday, TSN reports.
Chipchura was selected 18th overall by Montreal in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, but struggled to live up to the lofty standards expected from such a high draft pick. While serving in a bottom-six role, his 2015-16 campaign with Arizona included four goals, eight assists and a minus-10 rating in 70 games.
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Coyotes' Kyle Chipchura: Will be back with team Wednesday
Chipchura (personal) is expected to rejoin the team Wednesday.
Chipchura was away from the team while tending to the birth of his daughter. He's expected to be back with the Coyotes Wednesday, although he's unlikely to see much ice time, as he continues to be relied upon as just a deep depth option off the bench.
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Coyotes' Kyle Chipchura: Leaves team
Chipchura has temporarily left the team to be with his expecting wife.
Even if he were with the team and playing, the veteran doesn't produce enough (12 points in 64 games) to be worth consideration in most fantasy leagues. He shouldn't be away from the team too long, but he's scheduled to skip out on Monday's contest at a minimum.
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Coyotes' Kyle Chipchura: Picks up two points
Chipchura registered a goal and an assist in Monday's win over the Maple Leafs.
Chipchura failed to work his way onto the scoresheet in the first four contests of the season, but he's now tallied four points in his last four. The forward doesn't have much value in most fantasy formats though, as he's skating in a bottom-six role and hasn't topped the 20-point plateau any year in his career.
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Chipchura Remains In Phoenix
Chipchura will remain with the Coyotes, signing an undisclosed contract on Friday, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.Chipchura had 14 points in 46 games last season and is one of hte Coyotes checking forwards. Expect similar production this coming season. This is the third-consecutive offseason in which Chipchura has signed with Phoenix, all on one-year contracts.... See More ... See Less -
Coyotes' Chipchura Ticketed For Fourth Line
Chipchura is expected to center the Coyotes' fourth line this season, the Arizona Republic reports.With limited minutes, Chipchura will once again have more value as a depth player to the Coyotes than he will to fantasy owners this season.... See More ... See Less -
Coyotes To Start Chipchura On Third Line
Chipchura will be on the Coyotes' third line with Antione Vermette and David Moss when the Coyotes open their season Thursday against the Rangers, according to the Coyotes' website.It was rumoured that Chipchura might open the season on the fourth line, but he appears to have won this spot with Vermette and Moss over rookie Lucas Lessio. Chipchura has never scored more than six goals in a season and is more of a role player than fantasy contributor.... See More ... See Less -
Chipchura Scores In Coyotes' Opener
Chipchura potted his first goal of the season Thursday in the Coyotes' opening night win over the Rangers.He was plus-1 and registered two shots on net in 9:56 of ice time.Chipchura is starting the year on the third line with Antoine Vermette and David Moss. Despite the goal Thursday, he is not likely to be a fantasy contributor in 2013-14.... See More ... See Less -
Coyotes' Chipchura Could Replace Doan
Chipchura skated in place of the injured Shane Doan at the Coyotes' practice Tuesday, according to the Coyotes' website.Chipchura would benefit from skating with Mike Ribeiro and David Moss, however, it is worth noting that Doan is listed only as day-to-day with a lower body injury. Stay on top of news ahead of Wednesday's game if you could benefit from a small boost from Chipchura.... See More ... See Less -
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Coyotes' Chipchura Ejected Friday
Chipchura was ejected Friday for boarding San Jose's Logan Couture during the Coyotes' loss.At this time, Chipchura is not expected to receive a suspension for the hit, but it was a reckless play for the veteran. He is ready to assume his usual role as a defensive center and role player for the Coyotes this year.... See More ... See Less -
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Coyotes' Chipchura Scores First Of Season
Chipchura scored his first goal of the season Wednesday against Edmonton. He was plus-1 on the night.Chipchura was a healthy scratch for the Coyotes' first two games of the season, so it is nice to see him get in the action right away in his debut. The 28 year-old remains a bottom-six forward in Arizona, which limits his value to fantasy owners.... See More ... See Less -
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Coyotes Waive Chipchura
Chipchura was waived by the Coyotes on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.It's not clear what motivated the Coyotes' decision to waive Chipchura, as the team already had an existing roster spot open to accommodate the impending return of David Moss (lower body) from injured reserve. Regardless, Chipchura will now be available to claim by any NHL team, though it wouldn't be surprising if he went untouched. The 28-year-old has three points and has gathered 23 PIM in 16 games this season.... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-2, 203 lbs |
Birthplace: Westlock, AB |
Age: 38 |
Shoots: Left |