Coyotes defenseman Josh Brown's evolution well suited for improving defense

Josh Brown slid under the radar for the Arizona Coyotes defense corps, but has become hard to miss on the ice.

From his intimidating size on the blue line at 6'5" to his willingness drop the gloves, Brown has become a stable force on the Coyotes' improving defense this season.

For Brown, who was up and down from the American Hockey League to the NHL from 2015-19, the Coyotes were an attractive place to sign with during this year’s free agency with opportunities to earn big minutes.

“Brownie needed to be believed in. I talked to a lot of guys who work with him and around him and they had a lot of good stuff to say about him. They were saying that this guy has untapped potential,” Coyotes head…