Coyotes aiming to take step forward in franchise rebuild National News

Coyotes aiming to take step forward in franchise rebuild. Arizona finished with the NHL's second-worst record last season. The team traded away most of its top players and all three goalies to stockpile future draft picks. They are sharing the new Mullett Arena with Arizona State's hockey team. 20 of their first 24 games are on the road.  

Coyotes will play at Arizona State's Mullett Arena for the next three seasons. The arena has a 5,000-seat capacity.

Coyotes aiming to take step forward in franchise rebuild.

Chychrun will be back for his seventh season as a defenseman for the Arizona Coyotes. He will get traded to a team with a chance to win the Stanley Cup. ChyChrun was not ready for training camp because of wrist and ankle surgeries.

Keller is coming off the best of his six NHL seasons. He had a career-high 28 goals and 35 assists last season. Keller broke his leg late in the season, but he's been cleared medically. The team is being cautious with his return and he is expecting to play in their season opener on October 13 at Pittsburgh.

Vejmelka will start his second season as Arizona's No. 1 goalie. He finished second among NHL rookies with 52 games and 49 starts last season.