There was enough evidence – six seasons’ worth, to be exact – to suggest winger Radim Vrbata would have no problem settling back in with the Coyotes after a two-year hiatus spent with the Canucks.
And while both sides expected a smooth transition, it wasn’t a given that they’d be able to recapture the mojo.
But exactly four weeks into the season, the start of Vrbata’s third tour with the organization has stuck to the script as he’s been among the Coyotes’ most consistent players through 13 games.
“I had a good idea or I hoped it would go this way,” said Vrbata, who signed a one-year, bonus-laden contract in August.