Why the Coyotes New Additions Have Helped, and Sean Durzis’ Hot Start
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In today’s edition, we have Coyote’s new additions helping achieve team success, Sean Durzi off to a blazing start, and three takeaways from the Coyote’s home opener.
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Coyotes New Additions Helping Achieve Team Success
October 24, 2023 by Richard Jelinek
The Arizona Coyotes are sitting third in the Central Division with a 3-2 record, four points behind the division-leading Colorado Avalanche. The team is coming together and playing well, all thanks to moves made by general manager Bill Armstrong. The Coyotes are deeper and well-rounded, playing with a new confidence this season. Several factors have played into their early season success, many of those related to the upgraded roster.
This offseason, Armstrong wanted to build a roster that could be more competitive and in the conversation for a playoff spot. He went out and acquired four quality pieces that have already made their presences known. While the new additions have not lit the scoreboard on fire, they have helped Arizona build a formidable roster that is better than it has been in years past. Quality players who add experience to a roster that is still young.
Coyotes’ Sean Durzi Off to Blazing Start
October 24, 2023 by Cooper Krigbaum
Over the course of the past two seasons, the Arizona Coyotes have lacked a true number-one defenseman. Last season, they had Shayne Gostisbehere and Jakob Chychrun, who played well with the team but were both dealt at the trade deadline. This left general manager Bill Armstrong without a go-to guy on the roster, leaving them often crawling back from leads. They had J.J. Moser and Jusso Valimaki, who were blossoming into prominent roles, but it wasn’t an ideal situation to be in. As a result, Armstrong had to get creative in finding a player who could drive a power play and become a core piece of the team down the road.
Days before the 2023 NHL Draft, he did just that, acquiring Sean Durzi from the Los Angeles Kings, who has since shined with the team. It was unknown what his role would be as preseason rolled on, but after the first week and a half, it’s evident Durzi’s effect is making a monumental difference in games.
3 Takeaways From Coyotes’ 2-1 Win Over the Ducks
October 22, 2023 by Chase Beardsley
The Arizona Coyotes picked up their winning ways at home right where they left off last season as the team got their second straight win but this time against the Anaheim Ducks. There were a lot of interesting and impressive themes for the team during the game. Here are some takeaways from the win on Saturday afternoon.
The electric energy that Mullett Arena had last season didn’t fade away to begin the Coyotes’ second season at the college arena. In fact, it was just as loud as the strong sellout crowd in Tempe was cheering on good plays, booing the refs, and chanting “You suck” to Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal all game long.