Tyler Pitlick

Lore & Background

Pitlick joined the Arizona Coyotes as a free agent on the first day of the market, signing a two-year deal with a $1.75 million annual cap hit. General manager Bill Armstrong was interested in the physicality of Pitlick's play. During the 2020-21 season, he drew praise for his energy, speed, and strength, particularly on the forecheck. On March 6, 2021, Pitlick scored two goals against the Minnesota Wild, his first multi-goal game since December 2017. Later in the season, he missed playing time due to an undisclosed injury in late March followed by a lower body injury in April. In 38 games with Arizona, Pitlick recorded six goals and five assists, along with 81 hits and 41 blocked shots. On July 21, 2021, he was selected by the Seattle Kraken from the Coyotes in the 2021 NHL expansion draft and was traded to the Calgary Flames the following day.

Reader's Guide

Pitlick's tenure with the Arizona Coyotes was brief but notable for his physical style of play. Signed specifically for his physicality, he brought energy and strength to the forecheck, contributing 81 hits and 41 blocked shots in just 38 games. His performance included a multi-goal game against the Minnesota Wild, his first such achievement in over three years. However, his season was interrupted by two separate injuries, limiting his availability. After one season, he was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL expansion draft, ending his time with the Coyotes. His stint in Arizona represents one of several stops in a journeyman NHL career that has included eight different teams.

Did You Know?

• Pitlick scored his first multi-goal game since December 2017 while playing for the Coyotes, netting two goals against the Minnesota Wild on March 6, 2021.
• He recorded 81 hits and 41 blocked shots in 38 games with Arizona.