Should the Coyotes have focused more on Defense(maybe goaltending too) at this time?

Question

As we all know by now The Yotes made a trade to get Olli for Boyton Ballard and the 49th pick.

Olli I think will do better in Phoenix than in Florida but I thought maybe the Yotes would have signed someone to get more offense than make a trade for it.

Boyton I didn't think was really any special for the Yotes even though his story about being a Type 1 Diabetic playing in the NHL was inspiring.

Getting rid of Ballard shocked me and I hope that doesn't turn out to be a huge mistake for the team. I saw Ballard being an all star in the next 2 seasons and now the Yotes I think are going to need more help on D than first thought.

Jovo is our best D-man. D Morris is pretty good. Zbynek Michalek is not as close to being as good as the other Michalek in San Jose. Matt Jones is alright.

I'm confused!! Someone help me? It is what it and looking foawrd to seeing Olli play.

What do you think the Yotes will do next?

Is it too much to ask what are the Chances of Campbell being a Yote?

Answer 1

They currently have almost 34 million dollars commited to 15 players (9 forwards, 4 defensemen and they're 2 goalies). They need a number 3 and number 4 defensemen. I think they should go after Brooks Orprik from Pittsburg and an another affordable guy like Breezer from the Canadiens. And to answer your question no i dont think Brian Campbell will become a Coyote.

Answer 2

Bryz is solid, but their defense will suffer. They are getting strong with forwards though. I'll enjoy watching the games with phoenix and anaheim

Answer 3

i wouldnt say goaltending. Brygalov was a stud last year and will be a solid goalie for years to come.

Answer 4

I thought that PHX had a few Minor leaguers that were ready to go defensively next year!

They also have Tellqvist for one more year and Montoya to back up Bryzgalov.  

I dont know what they are thinking, perhaps they will pick up a few Dmen in Free Agency.