Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith wants to see the Phoenix Coyotes retain the services of their goaltending coach, Sean Burke. Smith is signed through the 2012-13 campaign, but Phoenix wants to ink him to a long-term contract. They'll have an easier time negotiating with him if they agree to keep Burke. "I think it has an impact on it," Smith said. "Obviously his contract is up. I have a year left. Looking at the long-term, he's made me a better goaltender. I couldn't have done it without him, and I believe he's the best guy in the league at what he does. To be able to have a guy like that to lean on and he shows confidence in me every game whether I'm at my best or not, it's very easy to go out there and just do what I have to do and be the best." Smith enjoyed a breakout season with a 2.21 GAA and .930 save percentage in 67 starts in 2011-12.