The Coyotes have quite a liking for defensemen, a position they've used for 13 of their past 23 picks since the 2016 NHL draft.
The first defenseman they took in the 2018 draft was a big one: Kevin Bahl, a 6-6, 212-pounder from New Westminster, British Columbia.
At Coyotes development camp this week, he showed agility beyond what should be expected from a player his size.
Bahl’s size will help, especially if he shows overall improvement in his game, when it comes to making an NHL roster down the road. And he knows it.
“Oh yeah, it’s definitely a big advantage,” Bahl said.