Player News

Player Update (Wed Jan 17, 2024) - Sitting amid slump

Valimaki has been scratched for four straight games after sitting out versus the Flames on Tuesday.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Returning to action Thursday

Valimaki (mouth) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, according to Leah Merrall of PHNX Sports.

Player Update (Thu Nov 30, 2023) - Returns to action Thursday

Valimaki (mouth) will return to the lineup Thursday versus Colorado, according to Leah Merrall of PHNX Sports.

Injury Update (Mon Nov 27, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Valimaki (mouth) won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Undergoes surgery

Valimaki underwent surgery to the mouth area after being struck by the puck during Tuesday's game against Dallas, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Will miss time

Valimaki (face) is expected to miss time after taking a puck to the face Tuesday versus the Stars, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Injury Update (Tue Nov 14, 2023) - Can't finish contest

Valimaki (face) left Tuesday's game versus the Stars after he was struck by a puck, and he was still being evaluated after the contest, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 21, 2023) - Earns power-play assist

Valimaki registered a power-play assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Fri Oct 20, 2023) - Two helpers in win

Valimaki tallied a pair of assists in Thursday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Reaches 30-assist mark

Valimaki notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Collects power-play goal

Valimaki provided a goal in a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Friday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Records helper Sunday

Valimaki notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Player Update (Mon Mar 13, 2023) - Notches two helpers Sunday

Valimaki recorded two assists, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Wild.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Logs pair of assists

Valimaki produced two assists and blocked six shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Gets two helpers Wednesday

Valimaki recorded two assists in the Coyotes' 4-2 loss to Dallas on Wednesday.

Player Update (Thu Feb 23, 2023) - Earns helper versus old team

Valimaki posted a power-play assist, three blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Sun Feb 19, 2023) - Posts power-play assist

Valimaki notched a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Fri Feb 10, 2023) - Helpers in consecutive contests

Valimaki produced an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Tue Feb 7, 2023) - Generates assist in win

Valimaki logged an assist and five shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Wild.

Player Update (Tue Jan 24, 2023) - Inks one-year extension

Valimaki signed a one-year, $1 million contract extension with the Coyotes on Tuesday.

Player Update (Sun Jan 22, 2023) - Slides helper in win

Valimaki logged an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Tue Jan 3, 2023) - Creates another helper

Valimaki posted an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

Player Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Helpers in back-to-back games

Valimaki notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Earns assist Tuesday

Valimaki picked up assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Avalanche.

Player Update (Fri Nov 25, 2022) - Rejoins Coyotes on Friday

Valimaki (upper body) logged 15:53 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Detroit.

Player Update (Fri Nov 25, 2022) - Rejoins Coyotes Friday

Valimaki (upper body) logged 15:53 of ice time in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to Detroit.

Player Update (Fri Nov 25, 2022) - Makes his return Friday

Valimaki (upper body) will draw into the lineup Friday against Detroit.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 23, 2022) - Dealing with upper-body injury

Valimaki will sit out Wednesday's game against Carolina with an upper-body injury, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Player Update (Sun Nov 13, 2022) - Draws power-play helper

Valimaki notched a power-play assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Devils.

Player Update (Wed Nov 9, 2022) - Pockets power-play assist

Valimaki notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Player Update (Wed Oct 26, 2022) - Records power-play helper

Valimaki posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

Player Update (Sat Oct 22, 2022) - Collects first point with 'Yotes

Valimaki registered a power-play assist Saturday in a 6-2 loss to the Senators.

Player Update (Mon Oct 17, 2022) - Eligible to play Monday

Valimaki still doesn't have his US visa, but he can play in Toronto on Monday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Injury Update (Sat Oct 15, 2022) - Remains out Saturday

Valimaki (not injury related) remains out of the lineup for Saturday's game in Boston, Jack Edwards of NESN reports.

Injury Update (Thu Oct 13, 2022) - Unable to play Thursday

Valimaki will not be in the Coyotes lineup Thursday due to visa issues, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Player Update (Sun Oct 9, 2022) - Claimed by Coyotes

Arizona claimed Valimaki off waivers from Calgary on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Oct 8, 2022) - Placed on waivers Saturday

Valimaki has been placed on waivers Saturday, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.