from Mark Spector of Sportsnet,

It is the perfect moment for Taylor Hall to land in Arizona, a team that suddenly has a serious chance at making a playoff run. And now, with this injection of excitement and legitimacy, we will finally learn about the Coyotes, their fan base, and if the hockey world has a place in the Arizona desert.

After all these anonymous years in the desert for this franchise, and all the forgettable seasons for Hall, can this player take that team as his lawfully wedded knife, and carve out some long awaited success for both parties?

“That’s what this is all about,” said Hall, who is so ready to win after a 10-year career that has given him five lousy playoff games. “It’s not about what line I play on, or which power-play unit. I’m really just looking forward to winning games.”

With Hall’s arrival, all eyes are on Arizona — something we’ve never said in the 24 years since the Jets moved south from Winnipeg.

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