When the play-in series begins on August 1st, the Arizona Coyotes will be in a position that they couldn’t say for the majority of the regular season: healthy.
Over the past two seasons, the Coyotes have battled a range of ailments that have seriously hampered their on-ice performances, with key players either missing for extended periods or simply unable to play at their best.
Niklas Hjalmarsson, a pillar of consistency along the blueline, was only able to suit up for 27 games after a blocked shot cracked his fibula.