Five For Howling · Jul 26, 2021
Coyotes win big in trade for Gostisbehere
Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesYou’d be forgiven if the Shayne Gostisbehere trade slipped your mind.
In normal times, the Arizona Coyotes acquiring a 28-year-old defenseman just three seasons removed from a 65-point campaign might stand as one of the most memorable off-season moves made by any NHL team.
This summer has been different, featuring an expansion draft and a hectic trade freeze on top of the league’s usual schedule. Yet, amidst all the chaos, Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong has been highly active in trying to carve out a future for his team.
Here’s a brief rundown of what’s happened in Arizona since Thursday’s deal with the Philadelphia Flyers: