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Yesterday, Arizona Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson got tangled up with the San Jose Sharks Evander Kane and went hard into the glass and boards. Kane was given a penalty on the play, and that seemed to be the end of it.
But, unfortunately, things were worse than that. Craig Morgan tweeted out that OEL is going to miss significant time.
Bad news from Coyotes camp: Sounds like captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson is going to miss significant time after last night s hit from San Jose s Evander Kane. https://t.co/LqmaOtkwzT Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) January 17, 2021
It s such a shame because the Coyotes and Oliver Ekman-Larsson both started off so well. Ekman-Larsson had three assists in the game against the Scottsdale Sharks, and the Coyotes had three out of a possible four points.
So it begins.
The 2020-21 season is going to be an unusual one. Covid-19 wiped out the end of the 2019-20 season, causing the post-season to be pushed back. This, in turn, pushed back the start of this season, eliminated the pre-season, and lead to a temporary realignment of the divisions.
During this unusual season, the Arizona Coyotes have added complications. Last season was the first time they made it to the post-season since their run to the Western Conference Finals in 2012. They made it past the Nashville Predators in the play-in round but were quickly eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in five games.
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The Arizona Coyote will play their first game tomorrow against the San Jose Sharks. Today, they announced the opening night roster which will feature three goaltenders, seven defensemen, and thirteen forwards.
There are very few surprises when it comes to the roster.
Barrett Hayton and Kyle Capobianco both made the roster. Both players have been on the edge of being full-time NHL players, and starting with the team is a sign that they have developed positively.
Ilya Lyubushkin was not listed on the roster as he is currently dealing with immigration/visa issues per the Coyotes.
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