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Arizona Coyotes: 5 player predictions for next season

By Nick McAdam

GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 31: Goalie Antti Raanta #32 of the Arizona Coyotes is congratulated by teammate Derek Stepan #21 after a 6-0 shutout victory against the St Louis Blues at Gila River Arena on March 31, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - MARCH 31: Goalie Antti Raanta #32 of the Arizona Coyotes is congratulated by teammate Derek Stepan #21 after a 6-0 shutout victory against the St Louis Blues at Gila River Arena on March 31, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – MARCH 30: Vinnie Hinostroza #48 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on March 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks 5-0. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – MARCH 30: Vinnie Hinostroza #48 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on March 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche defeated the Blackhawks 5-0. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) /

1. Vinnie Hinostroza

  • Plays a full season
  • Over 20 goals
  • Might see regular first line action

Keep a really good eye on Hinostroza in the upcoming campaign. The Illinois product is probably the biggest factor to deciding the winner of the Marian Hossa exchange.

The American could be seen as a younger version of Brandon Saad just before he broke out into a prime NHL player. The tools are in front of Hinostroza, he just needs to use every piece to fit right into the Coyotes’ puzzle.

What’s really going to help the American’s production is the arrival of Galchenyuk. If Galchenyuk features at center, that’s less of a hassle for Hinostroza to worry about, and more of a focus into collecting more points on the second line.

In playing 50 games on the depth lines of the Chicago Blackhawks in the last campaign, the 24-year-old managed seven goals and 18 assists. More games last season for the winger surely would have resulted in more points, and the same should stay in the desert.

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This time around, Hinostroza will get to play with an exciting trio involving Galchenyuk and Brendan Perlini; both of whom have good point share totals.

It’s an exciting time for a promising player that could be a lock on towards the top lines of the Arizona offense for many years ahead.

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