The biggest smile from Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong on Monday during his end-of-season media session came from a question about whether he looks forward to a full off-season to continue implementing his vision for the team.
Armstrong was hired last September, not long before the NHL Draft and free agency. There was little time for more than quickly assessing the Coyotes' needs and making moves with the limited resources he had.
Eight months later, the Coyotes' season is over, Armstrong and former head coach Rick Tocchet have parted ways, and outside of the now ongoing search for the next head coach, Armstrong doesn't need to rush into anything.