The Coyotes made a big trade to get winger Phil Kessel from Pittsburgh, azcentral's Richard Morin and Bob McManaman break down the trade. Brian Snyder, Arizona Republic
If the Coyotes were to listen to the people yelling around them, nothing would change for a franchise doing all it can to find sustainable footing in Arizona.
Armchair owners undoubtedly feel the Coyotes must prioritize a new arena above all else in order to succeed in the Valley. The reality, however, is far more complex and requires that the Coyotes prioritize something far more important — winning.
This is what the Coyotes have done in the form of an offseason agenda punctuated by the acquisition of Phil Kessel, one of the NHL's most consistent goal-scorers over the last decade.