There were a lot of questions surrounding the Arizona Coyotes going into the 2020-21 NHL season. One of the biggest was what is going to happen with 2018 first-round pick Barrett Hayton.
Like most young players, there is a lot of uncertainty around Hayton’s development. Before the season started, there were questions about what position he would play, what line would he be on, and where would he be playing.
Last season, Hayton was not AHL eligible, and the five games he spent with the Roadrunners were on a conditioning stint. But he was impressive in those five games, registering a goal and four assists in five games.