The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t playoff-bound. It’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Arizona.
This season went more or less as expected for the Coyotes. After blowing up their roster over the summer and further cementing their status as a team committed to a long-term rebuild, expectations were low heading into the year and they lived up to them, finishing last in the Western Conference. It seems quite unlikely that their direction will change (beyond playing out of a college arena for next season) and their checklist reflects that as a result.
Add A Second Goalie
One of the bright spots this season was the unexpected emergence of Karel Vejmelka between the pipes. Originally viewed as extra depth, he played his way onto the opening roster and things only got better from there. That earned him a three-year contract extension at the trade deadline and secured part of…
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