After ownership turmoil, bankruptcy and a brief appearance in the Western Conference finals, the Coyotes might be taking a foot out of the sinking sand of desert hockey. Arizona is winning and atop the Pacific Division, attendance is up 9.2% since 2018, and solidified its contender status by trading for Taylor Hall while forfeiting no current roster skaters to the Devils.
New owner Alex Meruelo said “I sure as s--- want to win” when he took over, and GM John Chayka has spent his money to back it up: The Coyotes have taken on $21.