The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach. __TOC__ Key dates prior to the start of the season:
* The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.
* The free agency period began on July 1.
The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach. __TOC__ Key dates prior to the start of the season:
* The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.
* The free agency period began on July 1.