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With the 2018-19 season fast approaching, we're running snapshots of all 31 NHL teams, including point total projections, positional previews, best- and worst-case scenarios and more.

After years of building a great collection of young talent, is this finally the Arizona Coyotes' time to break through?

How they finished in 2017-18: 29-41-12 (70 points), finished 29th in the NHL, 8th in the Pacific Division

Once again, a productive summer on paper from GM John Chayka was squandered on the ice. Goalie Antti Raanta, acquired from the Rangers to be their new starter, missed most of October with an injury, and the month basically sunk the Coyotes.