The Coyotes attracted plenty of attention for an offseason roster flip that included notable additions and subtractions, and their debut on the ice has been just as memorable.
They became only the second team in NHL history to start with 11 straight defeats and also tied the second-longest winless streak to open a season.
And their three points in October are the fewest in franchise history for the first month of a full-length season.
It was a historic stretch, albeit one worth forgetting.
And that’s exactly what the Coyotes are trying to do as they return home to host the Sabres on Thursday at Gila River Arena after completing a challenging five-game, East Coast road trip.