You’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:
- Former cornerstones Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland have departed the club;
- Three overpaid former Vancouver Canucks forwards have arrived in the desert;
- The Coyotes added Dylan Guenther, Josh Doan, and seven others to their prospect pool.