Coyotes 25 under 25: #4 Barrett Hayton

Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Arizona Coyotes had the third-worst record going into the 2018 Lottery. Unfortunately, the Coyotes were unlucky again and dropped down to fifth overall. And with Brady Tkachuk off the table, the team selected center Barrett Hayton.

20/21 League: Liiga (Ilves)

Games played: 8

Goals: 0

Assists: 4

Highest rating: 2

Lowest rating: 5

The Arizona Coyotes selecting Barrett Hayton was a bit of a controversy at the time. Many people, both fans and pundits, expected the team to draft Filip Zadina who was also available at the time. The thought process was that Zadina would provide an immediate upgrade, and while Hayton still has yet to show his full potential,…