I'm not sure if there was an opponent during the regular season who more consistently out-played the Arizona Coyotes last season than the Minnesota Wild. The Wild weren't a better team per se, but they matched up better against the Coyotes. The Coyotes have changed with the additions of Drake Caggiula, John Hayden, Tyler Pitlick, and Johan Larsson will hopefully help the Desert Dogs in the additional matchups this season.
Key Additions: Cam Talbot, Ian McCoshen, Andrew Hammond, Nick Bonio, Nick Bjugstad
Key Subtractions: Devan Dubnyk, Mikko Koivu, Eric Staal, Ryan Donato, Luke Kunin, Alex Galchenyuk
2019-20 Finish: 6th in Central (35-27-7)
Coyotes’ 2019-20 record: 0-3-0
Sister Site: Hockey Wilderness (@hockeywildernes)
Key Injuries: Alex Stalock (upper body), Mats Zuccarello (arm)
Difference Maker: Goaltending
The Wild lost their starting goaltender, their long-time captain, and center Eric Staal this past offseason.