We knew the Arizona Coyotes would be bad this season. The team traded almost anyone who could get them a second-round pick and acquired a bunch of overpaid veterans who are on expiring contracts.
Arizona is looking to load up at the stacked 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and the lower they finish in the standings, the higher the odds of drafting first overall.
Even if you went into the season fully prepared for that, the start to the season is still somewhat surprising. The Coyotes went into the season looking bad, but last night’s loss tied an NHL record for the longest losing streak to open a season.