I have been VERY critical of Bill Armstrong but this week has made me a believer. He has made the kinds of trade that I loved watching Chaka perform his first year. Unfortunately then Chayka rushed to be competitive (the same mistake we are seeing Ottawa and New Jersey and Buffalo doing). I hope Armstrong does not fall in to that trap.
I think Dvorak should be a piece that stays, but if he gets a first rounder or someone like Matt Boldy, then so be it. Kessel needs to go for whatever asset.
That last line "We feel like when these guys are in the right situations they’re going to overachieve" stands out to me. Do you think the plan is to give Jaškin and Dzingel lots of PP and offensive zone starts to try and pump up their stats and flip for more draft capital at the trade deadline? I'd imagine that would have sold joining a rebuilding team to the players, who both seem to have 'prove it' motives ahead of their next contracts.
Hey Craig, obviously we know the team is going to change drastically over the next few years, but as the roster for this season finalizes I’d love to see a “Armstrong-esque” height and weight piece compared to the end of the GMJC era. Like the team is 13 feet taller overall and 600poinds heavier hahaha. Just an idea.
Armstrong has done a masterful job so far. We will have at least 8 picks in the top 70 players next year and he's not done yet. If he can trade Kessel for a young goalie prospect like Montembeault or Alnefelt, the coup will be complete.
Couldn't have asked for a better start to the rebuild. The assets are coming together to hopefully have a solid foundation for a contender. Just hope they actually stick with it through to the end this time!
With Vegas now over the cap, it seems like the option for trading Kessel would be down to Florida as his preferred destination. Coyotes may need to accept less than a 3rd rounder just to get him off the roster and not be a potential negative influence on the culture that Armstrong and Tourigney are trying to build.
I think everything GMBA has done has been prudent & warranted, but trading Dvorak would be overkill & unwise. Dvorak is homebred, under contract, & pretty damn good.
Only five players are signed after this upcoming 21-22 season. So I’m guessing the team will drastically change every year for the next three years. And the amount of cap space after 21-22 is crazy. It makes me wonder if GMBA is likely going to take on unwanted contracts next off-season as well and even the off-season after that.
I know it’s still so far away as we haven’t even completed this off-season. But it’s fun and interesting to think about.
I’ve heard that he’s had concussion issues previously, but I really like that Timmons was included in the deal.
I know Kirk is a long shot, but fingers crossed. I’m also really excited to watch Tucson next year. In addition to renewing my subscription, I think I need to make it down there for some games too.
Looks like O'Brien spent some time at Rouyn-Noranda when Tourigny was coach. Is he mostly a player to utilize in Tucson, or will he get a legit shot in NHL?
Thanks for a great article. My view is of you want to watch a winning team, go to Tucson. If your favorite Coyote got traded, go to his new teams games with the Coyotes. If you want to support the Coyotes just enjoy the slide to the bottom.
I'm going to work to get a many Garland fans to wear a Garland jersey from Moncton, Tucson, Yotes or Van to the Stork 7th game to sit behind the goal Van attacks twice so that at the end of warm ups we can sing: we love you Conor, oh yes we do. We love the way you play, the things you do, when they traded you, Boo Who, oh Conor we love you"...and then have everyone turn to show their Garland jersey. I have numerous ones I'll loan for that game. Working on getting RR faithful to come by bus and to get group pricing.
All Hail the mighty GMBA.
I have been VERY critical of Bill Armstrong but this week has made me a believer. He has made the kinds of trade that I loved watching Chaka perform his first year. Unfortunately then Chayka rushed to be competitive (the same mistake we are seeing Ottawa and New Jersey and Buffalo doing). I hope Armstrong does not fall in to that trap.
I think Dvorak should be a piece that stays, but if he gets a first rounder or someone like Matt Boldy, then so be it. Kessel needs to go for whatever asset.
Excited for the Coyotes again!
That last line "We feel like when these guys are in the right situations they’re going to overachieve" stands out to me. Do you think the plan is to give Jaškin and Dzingel lots of PP and offensive zone starts to try and pump up their stats and flip for more draft capital at the trade deadline? I'd imagine that would have sold joining a rebuilding team to the players, who both seem to have 'prove it' motives ahead of their next contracts.
Hey Craig, obviously we know the team is going to change drastically over the next few years, but as the roster for this season finalizes I’d love to see a “Armstrong-esque” height and weight piece compared to the end of the GMJC era. Like the team is 13 feet taller overall and 600poinds heavier hahaha. Just an idea.
The 21/22 Coyotes: Be wrong for Wright!
Armstrong has done a masterful job so far. We will have at least 8 picks in the top 70 players next year and he's not done yet. If he can trade Kessel for a young goalie prospect like Montembeault or Alnefelt, the coup will be complete.
Is it fair to think that Chychrun, Timmins, Söderström and Gostisbehere are a legitimate top-4 within the next few seasons?
Couldn't have asked for a better start to the rebuild. The assets are coming together to hopefully have a solid foundation for a contender. Just hope they actually stick with it through to the end this time!
And so the waiting begins again (cue Tom Petty). I'm happy for new fans to watch the new group mature. It was fun last time around.
Are there any veteran goalies left after yesterday’s K-mart bluelight special shopping? Lol…
Twitter comments about Hutton are BRUTAL. Some seriously salty Sabres fans. As if there weren’t numerous other issues with the team…
With Vegas now over the cap, it seems like the option for trading Kessel would be down to Florida as his preferred destination. Coyotes may need to accept less than a 3rd rounder just to get him off the roster and not be a potential negative influence on the culture that Armstrong and Tourigney are trying to build.
I think everything GMBA has done has been prudent & warranted, but trading Dvorak would be overkill & unwise. Dvorak is homebred, under contract, & pretty damn good.
Only five players are signed after this upcoming 21-22 season. So I’m guessing the team will drastically change every year for the next three years. And the amount of cap space after 21-22 is crazy. It makes me wonder if GMBA is likely going to take on unwanted contracts next off-season as well and even the off-season after that.
I know it’s still so far away as we haven’t even completed this off-season. But it’s fun and interesting to think about.
I’ve heard that he’s had concussion issues previously, but I really like that Timmons was included in the deal.
I know Kirk is a long shot, but fingers crossed. I’m also really excited to watch Tucson next year. In addition to renewing my subscription, I think I need to make it down there for some games too.
Looks like O'Brien spent some time at Rouyn-Noranda when Tourigny was coach. Is he mostly a player to utilize in Tucson, or will he get a legit shot in NHL?
Nice hook lol
Thanks for a great article. My view is of you want to watch a winning team, go to Tucson. If your favorite Coyote got traded, go to his new teams games with the Coyotes. If you want to support the Coyotes just enjoy the slide to the bottom.
I'm going to work to get a many Garland fans to wear a Garland jersey from Moncton, Tucson, Yotes or Van to the Stork 7th game to sit behind the goal Van attacks twice so that at the end of warm ups we can sing: we love you Conor, oh yes we do. We love the way you play, the things you do, when they traded you, Boo Who, oh Conor we love you"...and then have everyone turn to show their Garland jersey. I have numerous ones I'll loan for that game. Working on getting RR faithful to come by bus and to get group pricing.