Hosts Matthew Zator and Kyle Knopp get together with Arizona Coyotes writer Haynes Evans to preview the upcoming 2022-23 season. They dive into everything from the new additions of Zack Kassian, Nick Bjugstad, Troy Stecher and Josh Brown to the young core led by Clayton Keller and whether Karel Vejmelka is the goaltender for the long-term future.
They also discuss some of the big storylines going into the season and identify some potential breakout stars, players that need to bounce back, X-factors, trade bait, and much more.
Time Stamps
0:34 Expectations for Zack Kassian & Nick Bjugstad
2:45 Does Clayton Keller continue his breakout season from 2021-22?
4:35 Who do you see as the core of this team moving forward in the rebuild?
5:55 Will Schmaltz & Crouse be trade bait at some point this season?
8:48 Which young players do you see taking a major step forward this year?
11:41 Does Guenther or Cooley make the team out of training camp?
13:14 How long until the Coyotes’ forward group are contenders in the Central?
15:10 Expectations for Troy Stecher & Josh Brown
17:47 Will Jakob Chychrun be traded before the deadline?
22:02 Is Shane Gostisbehere trade bait or part of the rebuild?
24:17 Expectations For JJ Moser in his Sophomore Season
28:35 Expectations for Jon Gillies
30:29 Karel Vejmelka's Future with the Coyotes
34:24 Expectations for Andre Tourigny in 2022-23
36:54 Quick Fire Round
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The Hockey Writers Podcast - Arizona Coyotes 2022-23 Season Preview