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The team that made up the Arizona Coyotes had been essentially left in the dark as a deal was worked out for their futures. They got some answers last Thursday.
Bill Armstrong's first move as the Arizona Coyotes' general manager was to do nothing. To pull off his rebuild, Armstrong needed a coach who could connect with and develop young players. The Coyotes have been a curiosity across the league as the franchise has gone through a string of owners, including four years of being operated by the NHL, regularly missed the playoffs and struggled to find a permanent home.
Arizona labored to 57 points and a last-place finish in Tourigny s first season. The Coyotes took a step forward last year, earning 13 more points while going 21-15-5 at The Mullett.