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TheScorpion · 12-05-2022, 12:24 PM

Some perspective from someone who follows the Coyotes really closely:

Arizona is on a 14-game road trip and they've managed to keep things pretty competitive. They're 4–5–2 on it so far and they have yet to allow more than four goals in a game since the start of the swing, so they won't be a pushover. They've beaten teams like Toronto, Carolina, Washington, and Florida this season.

The two guys I'd really be looking closely at out there are Matias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse. Maccelli has blossomed into a Calder Trophy candidate this season and is legitimately one of the top young playmakers in the NHL. He played with Valimaki back in Tampere and the two are very close — I genuinely think Valimaki being reunited with Maccelli is part of the reason why he's playing so well with the Coyotes. For Crouse — he's starting to look like the guy the Panthers thought they were getting when they drafted him. He's big, he's fast, and he can really shoot the puck. Reminds me a little bit of Josh Anderson when he was in Columbus.

Jakob Chychrun and Nick Schmaltz both returned from injury a couple weeks ago and have looked straight-up excellent since coming back. Easily the Coyotes' most impactful players right now. Chychrun has a bomb from the point and is clearly doing what he can to showcase himself for a trade; Schmaltz is incredibly skilled and also has a really good shot. Clayton Keller is also a legit threat out there but he's slowed down a little of late — we'll see if he can pick it up tonight.

If Karel Vejmelka is in goal, the Flames will be in tough. He's been outstanding to start the year — 6-6-3, .913 — and has almost singlehandedly elevated the Coyotes to being a .500 team when he's in net. Connor Ingram is his backup, and while he's clearly talented, he's been a little more shaky. So, we'll see.

Other guys to keep an eye on:
- Dylan Guenther
- J.J. Moser
- Shayne Gostisbehere

The Yotes are a young, fun team. Hoping to see a close game tonight — will be at the Dome wearing my Schmaltz jersey, lol. Let's say 4–3 Flames.

12-05-2022, 12:24 PM	#26
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	Some perspective from someone who follows the Coyotes really closely: Arizona is on a 14-game road trip and they've managed to keep things pretty competitive. They're 4–5–2 on it so far and they have yet to allow more than four goals in a game since the start of the swing, so they won't be a pushover. They've beaten teams like Toronto, Carolina, Washington, and Florida this season. The two guys I'd really be looking closely at out there are Matias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse. Maccelli has blossomed into a Calder Trophy candidate this season and is legitimately one of the top young playmakers in the NHL. He played with Valimaki back in Tampere and the two are very close — I genuinely think Valimaki being reunited with Maccelli is part of the reason why he's playing so well with the Coyotes. For Crouse — he's starting to look like the guy the Panthers thought they were getting when they drafted him. He's big, he's fast, and he can really shoot the puck. Reminds me a little bit of Josh Anderson when he was in Columbus. Jakob Chychrun and Nick Schmaltz both returned from injury a couple weeks ago and have looked straight-up excellent since coming back. Easily the Coyotes' most impactful players right now. Chychrun has a bomb from the point and is clearly doing what he can to showcase himself for a trade; Schmaltz is incredibly skilled and also has a really good shot. Clayton Keller is also a legit threat out there but he's slowed down a little of late — we'll see if he can pick it up tonight. If Karel Vejmelka is in goal, the Flames will be in tough. He's been outstanding to start the year — 6-6-3, .913 — and has almost singlehandedly elevated the Coyotes to being a .500 team when he's in net. Connor Ingram is his backup, and while he's clearly talented, he's been a little more shaky. So, we'll see. Other guys to keep an eye on: - Dylan Guenther - J.J. Moser - Shayne Gostisbehere The Yotes are a young, fun team. Hoping to see a close game tonight — will be at the Dome wearing my Schmaltz jersey, lol. Let's say 4–3 Flames. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE