Familiarity, shared experiences brought together Coyotes coach Tourigny, GM Armstrong

The Arizona Coyotes got their highest priority of the offseason done, with André Tourigny beginning his new job as head coach after being introduced to the public on Thursday.

Tourigny takes the helm of a team that could start the new season in October in more of a rebuilding mode than as a playoff contender. The roster could see a major revamp before July is over, with the expansion draft, the entry draft and free agency on the horizon, along with possible trades.

In Tourigny, Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong has a coach who understands well how to work with young players, and how to handle personnel decisions from his days as a general manager in junior hockey. Tourigny has seen…