“Sometimes there is a real benefit to having a fresh set of eyes, and I will,” said Ferguson. “But I will certainly not step on my toes. I will step in and be a part of the club, be a positive part of the club and, frankly, be a good teammate for a group that is already well established and a great group of pre-existing professionals, lawyers and NHL clerks at various points in its early career, Ferguson brings more than three decades of professional ice hockey experience to Tucson. He led Providence to its best record in the AHL’s Eastern Conference in 2019-20 and its second straight league title in 2021. Ferguson is joining a Coyotes franchise that is in full rebuilding mode after hitting known raw materials against eight Has traded first or second round picks in the next NHL draft. “We have a big challenge ahead of us, but an even greater chance of upside potential,” he said. “I am very fascinated by… building it directly from the ground floor. And that’s the intrigue. That’s the upside. ”How that affects Tucson will be a unique challenge in itself. While the Coyotes are likely to struggle in the coming season while waiting for the upcoming draft, the Roadrunners are more of a mystery. Tucson’s 2021-22 lineup is expected to include in goal with Ivan Prosvetov, on the blue line with Victor Söderström and up front with Barrett Hayton, Jan Jeník, Matias Maccelli and other legitimate NHL-caliber prospects.
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