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5 thoughts following the month of October for the Coyotes

By Jim Lynch

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Arizona Coyotes passes the puck during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Gila River Arena on October 30, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Canadiens defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 30: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Arizona Coyotes passes the puck during the NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Gila River Arena on October 30, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Canadiens defeated the Coyotes 4-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – JUNE 22: John Chayka General Manager of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on prior to the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – JUNE 22: John Chayka General Manager of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on prior to the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

5 John Chayka looks like a genius… right now

John Chayka loos like a genius so far this season. After the month of October, the biggest takeaway I have found is Chayka looks like a genius. The Nick Schmaltz trade looks better for the Coyotes now then it did last year at this time.

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Nick Schmaltz leads the team with 11 points in 12 games this season. While the Chicago players are not looking that great. Brendan Perlini has found himself with the Detriot Redwings after not getting any playing time with ‘Yotes. Dylan Strome, on the other hand, has struggled this season and has even found himself on the fourth line.

Another good move Chayka has made was re-signing goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has been practically the first star of the month so having him re-signed long term early this year will only make the team.

I mention some of the good moves Chayka has made because he is also going to have some issues with all the players playing on expiring contracts this season.

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