Arizona Coyotes confidential with Mikkel Boedker

Mikkel Boedker

Position: Right wing.

Age: 25.

Last season

Boedker was in the midst of perhaps the best offensive season of his career when a hit in a Jan.18 game in Winnipeg against the Jets damaged his spleen, requiring season-ending surgery to remove it after only 45 games. At that point, Boedker had contributed 14 goals and 28 points. He really seemed to find a groove playing on the right side and was able to elevate his play to a dynamic level right before he was injured. In the summer, Boedker signed a one-year contract with the Coyotes worth $3.75 million. He’ll be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

2015-16 outlook

Regaining that level of offensive production is a priority of Boedker’s. He has the potential to be one of the team’s most dependable goal scorers and an important cog of the power play. His shot is impressive and the more opportunities he finds to let it go, the better for the Coyotes.

Camp focus

Since his health is back to normal, Boedker is facing a familiar to-do list in camp – rediscover game speed, finesse his skills and find some chemistry with his linemates – with one new item. The team is trying Boedker on the left point on the power play, slotting him in Keith Yandle’s vacated spot. Fortunately for Boedker, he has experience playing the point from his minor-league days.

“I’m so happy and thankful I’m still with the Coyotes, and hopefully we can turn this thing into something really positive,” Boedker said.

Quick hits

-Best road city: Chicago.

-Pregame meal: Penne with vodka sauce and chicken and a Caesar salad.

-Favorite app: Instagram.

-First car: Range Rover.

-Can’t-miss TV show: Suits.

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