If the NHL was to conclude today, the Phoenix Coyotes would clinch a playoff spot, the first time since 2002. The seven year drought would looks to end with the revamped Coyotes.
Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippett has built up an early Coach of the Year resume under a new and improved Coyotes roster. After an off-season of uncertainty the Coyotes have changed the way of playing including the acquisition of several free agents as well as trades.
I have broken down the top 11 moves the Coyotes made in the off-season to find out just who gives the most credit out of the new and improved Phoenix Coyotes? At the conclusion we will discover which Coyote could challenge Shane Doan for Team MVP at the end of the season.
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How Free Agency and Trades Changed the Coyotes From Pretenders to Contenders
Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Derek Pivko in NHLComments Off on How Free Agency and Trades Changed the Coyotes From Pretenders to Contenders