Radim Vrbata would like the Coyotes to add more offensive pieces before next season.
The Coyotes lost Vrbata's partner-in-crime, Ray Whitney, to the Dallas Stars last summer and Vrbata's offensive numbers suffered. "That's what we had with Ray the last few years," Vrbata said. "It's too bad he couldn't stay. It would help to bring some skill. It would help everybody -- power play, five-on-five play."

Radim Vrbata ended his season on a high note as he scored a hat trick and added an assist in the Coyotes 5-3 win over the Ducks Saturday night.
Vrbata finishes the year with 28 points in 34 games, including 12 goals.

Radim Vrbata lit the lamp for the Coyotes in their 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.
Vrbata certainly hasn't had the same good scoring fortune that he had last year, but the winger has still been very good offensively this season with nine goals and 23 points in 30 games. Rostislav Klasla picked up the other goal, while Michael Stone and Rob Klinkhammer each had an assist. The Yotes scored twice in the skills competition, with David Schlemko's goal the difference.

Radim Vrbata's eighth goal of the season was the only Phoenix marker in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Blues Thursday.
The Coyotes are clearly a better offensive club when Vrbata is in the lineup and they suffered mightily when he has been injured. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Martin Hanzal drew assists on the only tally.

Radim Vrbata scored in Phoenix's 3-2 loss to San Jose Saturday night but was stoned by Anti Niemi in the shootout.
Vrbata has recorded at least a point in four of his six games played since his return from a month layoff due to a foot injury. He's on a fine pace with 18 points in 21 games this year, meaning he's probably a good pickup if everyone else in your pool has forgotten about him after his absence.

Radim Vrbata scored two goals and added an assist in the Coyotes' 7-4 drubbing of Nashville on Thursday.
The Coyotes exploded for five goals in the game's first eight minutes and a number of players got in on the act. Martin Hanzal picked up a goal and two assists in the win while Rostislav Klesla registered four assists. Keith Yandle, Matthew Lombardi, David Moss and Antoine Vermette all tallied for the Desert Dogs.

Radim Vrbata returned from a foot injury on Tuesday.
Vrbata had four shots on goal in 16:39 minutes of playing time. It was his first game in over a month.

Radim Vrbata was activated from the IL on Tuesday March 19.

Radim Vrbata (foot) skated Tuesday and could return tonight against the Kings.
Vrbata has missed the last 14 games with a cracked bone in his foot. He originally didn't go to L.A. with the Coyotes but joined the team prior to today's morning skate. If Vrbata doesn't play Tuesday, there's a good chance he could finally return Thursday against the Canucks.

Radim Vrbata is getting closer to returning to action from a cracked bone in his foot suffered on Feb. 16.
Vrbata did not go with his teammates to Los Angeles where the Coyotes play the Kings in back-to-back games, but he could still meet up with the team. He is not expected to play against Los Angeles but could return possibly as soon as Thursday against the Canucks. He has missed the last 13 games and has four goals and 12 points in 15 games.

Radim Vrbata (foot) skated before practice on Monday.
Vrbata has a cracked bone in his foot and has missed the past 10 games. There is currently no timetable for his return and he has been out of action since Feb. 16.

Radim Vrbata has a cracked bone in his foot when the team originally thought it was just a bruise.
He has missed the team's past 10 games with what was initially reported as "a lower-body injury." Coach Dave Tippett said he'll return when he feels comfortable. Vrabata has skated on some days and felt alright, but on others he hasn't felt ready to play.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) skated again Saturday morning, but he's unlikely to return against Dallas.
Vrbata is a key member of Phoenix's offensive attack and he hasn't played since Feb. 16 because of a lower-body ailment.

Radim Vrbata is "close" to returning to the lineup from a lower-body injury, according to coach Dave Tippett.
He has missed the last seven games and judging from Tippett's comment it looks like he won't return Wednesday night. Vrbata has four goals and 12 points in 15 games this campaign.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) will head to Anaheim but is uncertain to play Wednesday against the Ducks.
Coach Dave Tippett said he wants to see how Vrbata looks in tomorrow's morning skate before deciding whether he'll play. Vrbata has missed seven games, but it appears he's at least progressing toward a return. Owners should check before tomorrow morning for news, but we're guessing Vrbata will end up being a game-time decision, at best.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) did not play on Monday but managed to practice.
He is still day-to-day but is getting closer to returning to the lineup. Vrbata has now missed seven straight games with the injury and has four goals and 12 points in 15 games. Keep him reserved for now.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) has been moved to the injured reserve list.
More a procedural move than anything else, the Coyotes were getting thin on bodies and needed to be able to recall some players from the AHL. Vrbata has missed five straight games due to a lower-body injury. He is considered "day-to-day," according to coach Dave Tippett, but he will not play Saturday.

Radim Vrbata won't play Thursday due to a lower-body injury.
It will be the fifth straight he has missed due to the undisclosed ailment. Vrbata took part in Thursday's skate, but he still isn't ready to return.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) practiced on Monday.
Vrbata has missed the last two games with the injury. He is questionable for action on Tuesday. Vrbata has 12 points in 15 games thus far this season after a career high 35 goals for the Coyotes last season.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) isn't playing on Saturday.
Vrbata has now missed two straight games due to the ailment. He remains day-to-day.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) took part in Thursday's practice.
Vrbata might be back on Saturday, but that hasn't been decided. He missed Monday's contest as a result of the ailment.

Radim Vrbata (lower body) is expected back in the Phoenix lineup Saturday.
The Coyotes have four days off so it will allow Vrbata to get back to health. He skated briefly on Monday but grimaced throughout according to the Arizona Republic. He has 12 points in 15 games.

Radim Vrbata's undisclosed injury is related to his lower body.
Vrbata sustained the injury on Saturday and missed Sunday's skate so that he could get treatment. Consider him questionable for Monday's game.

It's not certain what exactly is ailing Radim Vrbata, but the team currently labels him day-to-day.
Sounds like he might be a toss-up for Monday's contest against the Calgary Flames. Keep an eye out for updates tomorrow. He's been a quietly effective fantasy forward as a member of the Coyotes, with 12 points in 15 games this season.

Radim Vrbata has generated at least one point in seven of his past eight games.
The underrated forward has compiled one goal and seven helpers during that span. Vrbata leads the Coyotes in scoring with 11 points in 11 contests.

Radim Vrbata is on a four-game point streak.
Vrbata reached that mark with an assist on Wednesday. He already has two goals and seven points in seven games this season. Vrbata has been getting a lot of playing time with the man advantage and he'll continue to have fantasy value as long as that continues.

It was only one game, but Radim Vrbata took a big step in quieting his doubters Saturday night.
Vrbata broke out pretty much out of nowhere last season for 35 goals and 62 points, and there are many who thought it was a fluky year. Saturday, though, he got off to a great start with a goal and two assists. "My skating was getting better and creating some chances," Vrbata said. "We scored some goals, so I felt fine." Vrbata is the team's best scoring option, but it's still hard to anticipate as much success as he had last year.

Radim Vrbata scored two goals and registered an assist in the Phoenix Coyotes' 4-3 loss Saturday.
Lauri Korpikoski accounted for the Coyotes' other goal. Keith Yandle, Martin Hanzal, and Matthew Lombardi each registered an assist in the losing effort.