The Coyotes aren't ready to shake the work-in-progress label that comes with a massive overhaul like the one they experienced during the summer, but whether or not they start to conform to their new identity with their best player in the mix is currently up in the air.
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left Saturday’s preseason 5-4 shootout loss to the Sharks in overtime with a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated Sunday.
Coach Rick Tocchet said it’s too early to tell how serious the issue is.
“I’ve seen sometimes they’re bad, and sometimes a guy comes in, ‘Hey, it feels great,’ ” Tocchet said.