Arizona Coyotes: 5 burning questions for 2018-19 season

CALGARY, AB - APRIL 3: The Arizona Coyotes celebrate after winning over the Calgary Flames in an NHL game on April 3, 2018 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)
CALGARY, AB - APRIL 3: The Arizona Coyotes celebrate after winning over the Calgary Flames in an NHL game on April 3, 2018 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 14: A Coyote’s logo is depicted on a glass railing as the Phoenix Coyotes face off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on December 14, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 14: A Coyote’s logo is depicted on a glass railing as the Phoenix Coyotes face off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on December 14, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

1. Can Arizona make the playoffs?

The question sounds a bit corny, but it still remains valid and yet to be determined. The fact of the reality is that a power change is happening by the minute in the NHL, and the Coyotes could be the club on the upside of that said change.

Last season, fans got a surprise when the New Jersey Devils made the postseason, and another lost prediction as the Philadelphia Flyers made playoff hockey as well. It’s just one of the few examples of teams starting to jump forward with new talent that is replacing old talent in the league.

Arizona should definitely be a part of this soon. Everything has to click this season, and it’s very well possible for this franchise. There finally seems to be good balance in Arizona from management, coaches and players. At least two of those products have clicked, and now it’s time for the players to deliver this season.

Next. 5 Arizona Coyotes games to look forward to this season. dark

It all begins with a strong start to the month of October, which in hopes would turn into a nice cruise control by the time March and April roll around.