GLENDALE -Forward Radim Vrbata knew his NHL career wasn't over after a mediocre 2015-16 season with the Vancouver Canucks.
He proved that this season while playing for the Coyotes, for the third time. Vrbata, 35, led Arizona in goals (20), assists (35) and points (55), and was voted the team's Most Valuable Player by media members who regularly cover the team.
"It was a good season for me," Vrbata said in his final interview before leaving for the off-season. "I didn't set any goals for myself before the season, I was just happy to be coming back here. I knew I'd be put in a good situation with (Head Coach Dave Tippett). He knows how to use me. And playing with Marty (Hanzal) before he got traded helped."
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Forward Radim Vrbata is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1
© Photo by Norm Hall.
© Photo by Norm Hall.