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How the Coyotes stack up with other Pacific Division teams

By Jim Lynch

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Phil Kessel #81 of the Arizona Coyotes congratulates teammate Carl Soderberg #34 after Soderberg's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Gila River Arena on November 07, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Phil Kessel #81 of the Arizona Coyotes congratulates teammate Carl Soderberg #34 after Soderberg's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Gila River Arena on November 07, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Caput #26 of the Arizona Coyotes falls to the ice after winning a face-off against Adrian Kempe #9 of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of the preseason game at STAPLES Center on September 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Caput #26 of the Arizona Coyotes falls to the ice after winning a face-off against Adrian Kempe #9 of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of the preseason game at STAPLES Center on September 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Bronze:

LA Kings, San Jose Sharks

The “Bronze” teams in the Pacific only feature two teams in my opinion. I think we all knew the LA Kings would struggle this season after finishing last year with a 31-42-9 record. The biggest shock, in my opinion, is the San Jose Sharks record so far this season.

I think all the hockey the Sharks have played in the playoffs over the last few years has finally caught up to them. With a core that seems to be aging more and more every day, and so many key players traded away this offseason the Sharks have regressed this season.

The biggest talking point every time the LA Kings play is what did Drew Doughty say now? Everyone knows the Kings are going through a rebuild, so when the ‘Yotes do play them they better win. The Coyotes need to just go out and play hockey against the Kings, they can’t let any little fights or digs at the team get under their skin.

The Kings and Sharks are finally facing the repercussions of so many years in the playoffs, and it is about time.

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