#Bill Armstrong

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes predictably labored during the first season of their rebuilding project, finishing near the bottom of the NHL standings. The focus of the second year will be about making progress, no matter how incremental. "I told the team, the odds are stacked against us," Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong said. "The…

There are a ton of NHL teams in win-now mode these days. It seems like everyone is going for it, with the pursuit of Stanley Cup glory being taken at all costs. Last Saturday, we even looked at five teams who are the most committed to winning the Cup. But for the majority that are all-in, there's a minority on the other end of the spectrum working…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes predictably labored during the first season of their rebuilding project, finishing near the bottom of the NHL standings. The focus of the second year will be about making progress, no matter how incremental. "I told the team, the odds are stacked against us," Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong said.…

In NHL.com's Q&A feature called "Sitting Down with …" we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. Today, we feature Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong. TEMPE, Ariz. -- Bill Armstrong has not minced words about the Arizona Coyotes rebuild. The general manager has been up front and honest about…

Published every Wednesday, we will take stock of all 32 teams and move them up and down as the season progresses based on their weekly performance. The reason? To ascertain a clear hierarchy of teams by the conclusion of the season, and also because lists are fun. (Scroll to the very bottom to see your favorite team). Last season, 15 of the top 16…

During the offseason, General Manager Bill Armstrong decided that the Arizona Coyotes were not good enough and needed to be rebuilt. He then proceeded to blow up the team completely. Only nine players on the opening night roster were with the organization last season, and one of them, Victor Söderström, played for the AHL last season, not the…

FILE - In this July 1, 2021, file photo, Arizona Coyotes new head coach Andre Tourigny speaks during an NHL hockey news conference at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes are in their second year of rebuilding under Tourigny after finishing with the NHL's second-worst record a year ago. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes predictably labored during the first season of their rebuilding project, finishing near the bottom of the NHL standings. The focus of the second year will be about making progress, no matter how incremental. "I told the team, the odds are stacked against us," Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong said.…

The Arizona Coyotes are in the first weekend of their preseason schedule. Before it started, Bill Armstrong was asked to explain his expectations for the 2022-23 season. It's a tricky question for the general manager of a team that's admittedly entering just the second season of a major rebuild. With that in mind, what would success even look like…

A new hockey season is finally upon us. The Arizona Coyotes kick off NHL training camp today, and though the Ice Den will be filled with a lot of familiar faces beginning Thursday, there's also quite a few from the 2021-22 team that have since moved on. Gone are veteran players Jay Beagle, Loui Eriksson, Antoine Roussel, Anton Stralman, Phil…

After winning just 25 games in 2021-22, it is hard to imagine things could get much worse for the Arizona Coyotes. Yet entering the 2022-23 season, this team could again be contenders for the top spot in the draft, and they will play in an entirely new, smaller rink. Record: 25-50-7 (57 Points) Goal Leader: Clayton Keller 28 Goals Point Leader:…