How much will the Arizona Coyotes' new additions move the needle in 2023-24? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss.

The Arizona Coyotes have finished around the bottom of their division for the last few seasons by design, but things could get interesting in 2023-24.

GM Bill Armstrong signed top prospect Logan Cooley to an entry-level deal and brought in a number of free agents. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discussed what effect those additions will have as they analyzed the Coyotes as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast.

Arizona Coyotes

2022-23 Result: 28-40-14, 70 PTS, 7th in Central, 27th in NHL

Key Additions: Jason Zucker (LW), Nick Bjugstad (C), Alex Kerfoot (C), Troy Stecher (D), Matt Dumba (D), Sean Durzi (D)

Key Departures: Christian Fischer (RW), Brett Ritchie (RW), Zack Kassian (RW), Patrik Nemeth (D)

Further Reading

NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Arizona Coyotes' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next player he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team.

NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau says Arizona's GM is likely safe in his role, but the pressure's increasing to turn this team into a playoff contender sooner than later. He also has Jason Zucker on the warm seat as someone who has an outside chance to be traded, while Clayton Keller is untouchable on the cold seat.

NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Coyotes heading into the off-season.

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