In what way is it not well built? He vastly improved their goaltending, the defense is decent, and the offense, which traditionally had issues with finishing skill, added Kessel and Hall this year. Neither of whom have had particularly good seasons, but the theory was sound when they were acquired. I'd say the same for Nick Schmaltz. Meanwhile, at the draft, he took a risk on Barrett Hayton and based on how Hayton's junior career finished that decision ended up being right.
The Coyotes are a much more solid team than when Chayka got there. I can't think of a single trade or signing he's made that I thought was a bad idea. I may be forgetting something, but generally, at the time his decisions have been made, they've seemed sound.
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