The NHL Draft Lottery served as the guiding force for the rebuilding Arizona Coyotes all season long and soon it will be determined how the team’s efforts this season impact its future.
Through every trade this season, Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong has made the team’s focus of building through the draft known.
The Coyotes outperformed expectations this season, and it hurt the team's mission of securing the best odds.
With this year’s draft class possessing one of the best in the last few years, it was crucial to stay within the best odds for a top-three pick.