The ghosts of defensemen past have been haunting American Airlines Center this season.
Maybe, it's because there are so darn many of them.
Trevor Daley returned with Detroit. Patrik Nemeth came back with Colorado. And Arizona on Tuesday brought a trio of former blue-liners who once wore Victory Green in Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers and Kevin Connauton.
It's a clear sign of just how much turnover this team has gone through on defense. General manager Jim Nill has been seeking the perfect mix, and that has caused a blending of both sweet and sour. He's tried short-term veterans, up-and-coming youngsters, and steady home-grown types, and he still hasn't found the right formula.