It’s been four years since the Coyotes have made the playoffs, an outbreak of losses escalating into a rebuild that is still in progress.
They’ve reorganized their management structure by dismissing a tenured veteran and replacing him with the youngest general manager in league history.
On top of that, it remains unclear publicly where the team will permanently reside in the Valley – the latest episode in a series of off-ice adversities that have dogged the franchise for years.
And yet, the Coyotes were convinced they were an appealing destination for NHL free agents.
“This is a team that is looking to win,” President and CEO Anthony LeBlanc said.