Arizona Coyotes’ New Years Resolutions
Consistent Effort For 60 Minutes
Perhaps the area the Arizona Coyotes struggle the most, this drives fans crazy.
Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers was a perfect example of this issue. Let’s see if this formula looks familiar:
- Come out flat, usually get outshot: Check
- Allow an early goal or two: Check
- Wake up as the game moves along: Check
- Battle back to tie the game: Check
- Lose focus and give it away: Check
The players said it themselves, going 0-5 on the recent homestand was embarrassing. They need to take more pride in every minute they get to step on the ice.
It’s a privilege, not a given.
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They constantly acknowledge the need to play a full 60 minutes, but rarely deliver.
A long, players-only meeting was held after the Rangers loss but the results didn’t come to fruition against Calgary.
Here’s hoping 2017 starts off a little better, and if the team can get some of these issues under control watching the games might become more palatable.