Michael Bunting

One interesting thing about covering the Toronto Maple Leafs is that a lot of other writers cover the team as well. And, often, something they write about sends you off on a bunny trail that’s really interesting. That was especially true today when I read an article from June 6 by the LeafsNation’s titled “What changes are coming for the Leafs?” In the article, the writers got and asked the question “What change would you like to see made this off-season?”

Canada, Arizona Coyotes, Canada men's national ice hockey team, Ice Hockey World Championships, Riga, Germany, Gerard Gallant, Nick Paul, National Hockey League. Team Canada is off to dreadful start to the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship tournament in Riga, Latvia, falling to 0-3 following Monday's 3-1 loss to Germany.

As the off-season commences, General Manager Bill Armstrong and a number of Coyotes players held exit interviews Monday to review the 2020-21 season, discuss summer plans, and look ahead. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Michael...

Bunting scored a goal on five shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Sharks. Bunting scored an insurance tally at 9:57 of the third period. The 25-year-old didn't become a mainstay in the Coyotes' lineup until March 31, but he ranks tied for sixth on the team with 10 goals. Bunting has added three assists, 38 shots on net, 28 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 20 outings.

Bunting recorded an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Kings. Bunting picked up the secondary helper on an Oliver Ekman-Larsson goal just 1:19 into the contest. The 25-year-old Bunting is up to 12 points, 33 shots on net and 28 hits through 19 contests. He's been a fixture in the lineup for over a month, mainly in a top-six role in recent games.

Bunting scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Golden Knights. Bunting tallied at 1:30 of the third period to give the Coyotes a 2-0 lead. The 25-year-old winger continues to impress in a top-line role with nine goals and two assists through 16 games. He's added 30 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-1 rating.

Bunting scored the winner Saturday in a 3-2 victory over the Blues. Bunting was in front of the net and deflected Jakob Chychrun's slapper from the right point past Jordan Binnington. He has scored seven goals and one assist in 10 games this season. Three of those snipes have come in the last five outings. Bunting is a fourth-line regular, but he clearly knows how to use those mitts.

Bunting scored a power-play goal on three shots and added four PIM in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche. Bunting got the Coyotes on the board at 10:42 of the third period. The 25-year-old winger has seized a top-six spot with six goals and a helper in just eight games since he joined the lineup. He's added 18 shots on net, a plus-2 rating, eight PIM and 15 hits.

Bunting was recalled for Friday's tilt with the Golden Knights, CapFriendly reports. Bunting has five points through five games, including a hat trick Monday. He's expected to skate in a top-line role for Friday's contest.

Bunting was assigned to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly. Bunting has four goals and an assist over five appearances since he joined the lineup. The 25-year-old is likely to be promoted back to the roster for Friday's game in Vegas.

Bunting was promoted to the active roster Saturday. Bunting is now available to make his season debut in Saturday's game versus the Sharks. The 25-year-old has produced 19 points over 16 AHL contests this season.

Tuesday night, the Tucson Roadrunners will play in front of their home fans for the first time in more than a year. Dusty, the team’s mascot, will no longer be alone in “meep meep” chants as 650 fans return to the cold air of the ice rink. Roadrunners forward Michael...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Tucson Roadrunners forward Michael Bunting has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending February 14, 2021. Bunting recorded four goals (including two game-winning tallies) and three assists for seven points in three games as...

Michael Bunting has a slightly complicated relationship with Southern Arizona. Bunting is every bit believable when he says he’s excited to be back in Tucson. Friday marks the fifth season opener for the American Hockey League’s Tucson Roadrunners since the franchise moved to the desert from Springfield, Massachusetts, and Bunting has been with the club for all five (he was also part of the team’s last season in Springfield Falcons, too).

Bunting was placed on waivers Monday, Arizona Coyotes Insider Craig Morgan reports. Bunting was always going to be a long-shot for the Opening Night roster. The 25-year-old left wing will likely report to AHL Tucson, where he'll probably spend the bulk of the upcoming campaign.