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One player from each NHL team who should be on the NHL 18 cover

By David Rouben

Nov 2, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) prepares to throw pucks to the crowd after the game against the Vancouver Canucks at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) prepares to throw pucks to the crowd after the game against the Vancouver Canucks at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 10, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Max Domi (16) looks on during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Max Domi (16) looks on during the second period against the Winnipeg Jets at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Arizona Coyotes: Max Domi

The Arizona Coyotes are a fun team to watch, mostly due to their injection of young forwards. With Shane Doan looking like he’s never going to retire, he has a lot of wisdom to impart on the next group of players in the desert as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

With all the exciting young players they have, this team is like the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NHL. But one forward stands out in particular, and that’s Max Domi. Whenever anyone hears that last name, they think of a gigantic pest who makes a living out of fighting and being an overall dirtbag. But Max is seeking to revive his family name, and make fans think of a finesse forward with a likeable personality.

A big reason why Domi has flourished in the NHL so quickly is because of his teammates. Anthony Duclair, who was acquired from the Rangers in exchange for Keith Yandle, developed an instant connection with Domi after they previously won Gold together at the 2015 World Juniors. Last year, they were put on the same line, and had 96 points combined. But Domi excelled, collecting two points in his NHL debut, then getting a hattrick later in the year.

And a year after they drafted Domi, Arizona reunited him with Christian Dvorak, his teammate from London. Having just broken into the team this year, he’ll no doubt seek to learn something from Domi on transitioning to the NHL level.

This team has an exciting young forward on every line, but Domi’s on the top line for a reason. He is the future of this team, and his rapid ascension in his rookie season only validated that. He may be famous because of his dad, but he’s looking to make a name for himself in this league.

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