We have talked a lot about gaining respect, and other hypotheticals so far this season, but let’s talk about the Coyotes’ current predicament around the league and where it comes from.
The Coyotes don’t really have the respect of the NHL and that is ok. We use it to our advantage night in and night out. Think about how Henrik Lundqvist was not the starter for the Rangers when they were going to be facing off against a very hot Coyotes team. Where does the lack of respect come from?
For starters, it has something to do with the recent past in Arizona.