Serious question, if they finish bottom 5 in the league, is Chayka on the hot seat? When are they expected to make the playoffs? Is he expected to resign OEL and Hjalmarsson next offseason?
This is the better question. The Coyotes obviously have made an attempt to be competitive this season by completely revamping the coaching staff and acquiring Stepan, Raanta and Hjalmarsson. The roster is still extremely young and inexperienced though - especially at forward. Now they didnt exactly have success with Tippett, Doan, Smith and Hanzal leading the team so changes were necessary. Did he do enough? Did he pick the right coach (and his system) for the talent on the roster? Time will tell.
Most Coyotes fans acknowledged that a lot has to go right for the team to be any good this year. Really needed a veteran or 2 at forward especially RHS. Only 2 forwards on the roster shoot right and 1 is a rookie.