Who Will Step Up And Be The Most Valuable Player For The Arizona Coyotes This Year?

Apr 4, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) celebrates with right wing Shane Doan (19), defenseman Keith Yandle (3), left wing Mikkel Boedker (89) and center Antoine Vermette (50) after scoring a power play goal in the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Coyotes are ready to forget about last season and focus on the new year. Finishing with a record of 24-50-8, the Coyotes struggled throughout the year with their worst season in franchise history. Fans endured a shaky performance by Mike Smith as well as injuries to Boedker and Hanzal; but that is now behind us.

It is time to focus on the positives and the foundation for the future. The Coyotes have an inflow of talent heading their way in the years to come. Players like Max Domi and Anthony Duclair have a legitimate shot of cracking a roster spot in their rookie season. Along with the young guns, Mikkel Boedker and Martin Hanzal will return from injuries as well. Next season should have an entirely different result compared to last year.

Every year there seems to be an Arizona Coyotes player that shines above the rest. At the end of the season the team awards one player the title of “Coyotes MVP.” We have seen Mike Smith, Antoine Vermette, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson grace this title in the past, but who will win it this year?

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