In the NHL, it usually takes 20-25 games to really figure out the identity of a team and whether or not it could be a contender for a given season. But it’s taken a bit longer to get a firm evaluation of these Arizona Coyotes.
For the Coyotes, who will suit up for their 33rd game on Tuesday against the New York Islanders at Gila River Arena, the verdict has not yet been rendered and many questions still remain. Do they stand any chance in the Pacific Division? Are they any good? Are they simply a mediocre team still trying to find its niche?