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Arizona Coyotes

See how Arizona Coyotes' seasons, playoff runs, and championships shaped the franchise’s all-time standing.

All-Time Rank

22nd

out of 40 franchises

Total FLI

613.83

full franchise cumulative score

Best Season

2011-12

22.88

Stanley Cups

0

championships in the tracked lineage

Playoff Appearances

20

45%

Status

Defunct

2023-24

Franchise Snapshot

Inception

1979-80

Status

Defunct (last season: 2023-24)

Stanley Cups

0

Playoff Appearances

20 (45%)

Seasons Counted

44

Conference

Western

Division

Central

Location

Tempe, Arizona, USA

Franchise Lineage

This franchise’s history spans multiple names and locations. Frozen Ledger tracks that continuity as one all-time lineage.

  1. Winnipeg Jets
    1979-80 to 1995-96
  2. Phoenix Coyotes
    1996-97 to 2013-14
  3. Arizona Coyotes
    2014-15 to 2023-24

Key Eras and Peaks

Best Season

Highest single-season FLI: 2011-12

22.88

Strongest Era

Most influential run: Phoenix Coyotes

1996-97 to 2013-14 • 275.34 total FLI

Most Recent Peak

Latest major high point: 2019-20

Arizona Coyotes era

Legacy Shape

Lineage-driven

A quick read on how this franchise built its standing.

Season-by-Season FLI

Track how this franchise performed across its full history, including prior names and locations where applicable.

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Season Table

Browse every season in this franchise’s history, including FLI and historical context.

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Frequently asked questions about the Arizona Coyotes

Does this page include previous franchise names and locations?

Yes. Frozen Ledger treats Winnipeg Jets and Phoenix Coyotes as part of the same franchise history shown on this page.

What does "Best Season" mean on this page?

Best Season identifies the single season in this franchise record with the strongest Frozen Ledger score in the current payload.

Why can Season FLI and Total FLI tell different stories?

Season FLI measures one campaign, while Total FLI reflects the cumulative weight of the franchise’s full history. A team can have a brilliant peak season without having the deepest overall résumé, or vice versa.

What does this page include in the franchise’s historical record?

This page includes the franchise’s full continuous history, including earlier names and locations that belong to the same lineage.

Why does this franchise rank 22nd?

Arizona Coyotes sit 22nd all-time in Frozen Ledger because the franchise profile blends 0 Stanley Cups, 20 playoff appearances, and a shorter but still historically meaningful NHL run. Their strongest sustained run came in the Phoenix Coyotes era, which contributed 275.34 total FLI and featured a best season of 2011-12.

What changes when I switch between full lineage and current identity?

Full lineage keeps every era in view, while current identity isolates the seasons played under the franchise’s current name and location.

Can a previous identity account for most of this franchise’s legacy?

Yes. On some relocation histories, a large share of the franchise’s championships, peak seasons, or cumulative score can come from an earlier identity.

Why is this franchise still included if it no longer exists?

Frozen Ledger includes defunct franchises so the all-time rankings reflect the full history of NHL competition, not only today’s active teams.