Don Maloney being let go wasn’t what I was expecting first thing on Getaway Day. Everyone predicted that the Arizona Coyotes would be basement dwellers with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Coyotes had eleven more wins this season and twenty-two more points than last. They also were contending for a playoff spot until All-Star Break.
But after the All-Star Break, the Coyotes didn’t add big at the deadline and only won eight games after that. While it’s still an improvement, it’s not what the beginning of the season looked like.
As the Coyotes prepare to welcome a new general manager into their ranks for the first time since 2007, let's look back at GMDM's legacy: the good, the bad, and the ugly.