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CONNECT 3. Magnus Paajarvi, left wing TWEET 2018-19 stats: 11 goals, eight assists in 80 games. LINKEDIN Last contract: One year, $900,000. COMMENT A good skater with scoring upside, Paajarvi is still unsigned but is just 28 EMAIL and a capable bottom-six winger. However, the option remains for MORE Paajarvi to relocate back overseas if he does not get the price he desires. With about one month remaining until training camp, the Coyotes already have 21 players under contract and one of the highest salary cap Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) celebrates after scoring a commitments at $81.3 million, just shy of the $81.5 million cap ceiling for goal during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at 2019-20. Bridgestone Arena on March 29, 2019. Once the Coyotes move Marian Hossa ($5.28 million cap hit) to long- Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) celebrates after scoring a term injured reserve, there will be considerably more room with which goal during the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Bridgestone Arena on March 29, 2019. (Photo: Christopher Hanewinckel, Chayka can work — but are there any more roster additions incoming? Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODA) Several high-profile free agents such as Dion Phanuef, Patrick Marleau 4. Brian Boyle, left wing and Derick Brassard still remain unsigned, as well as a slew of lower-tier 2018-19 stats: 18 goals, six assists in 73 games. skaters. Last contract: Two years, $5.1 million. "I think the cap didn't rise as much as some people would have hoped or expected," Chayka said when reached by phone Friday. "It was kind of The 34-year-old won't be as expensive as his last contract and would be below where those projections were. A lot of these (restricted free a great veteran presence on any team. He is regarded as one of the agents) are top players in the league and that's kind of created a lack of brighter personalities in the sport. And he can still score. juice in the market. 5. Justin Williams, right wing "It's kind of a combination of things that have led to there not being a lot of dollars available out there. Certain players are feeling that squeeze out 2018-19 stats: 23 goals, 30 assists in 82 games. there." Last contract: Two years, $9 million. Coyotes GM John Chayka answers questions from Matt McConnell (R) He's no spring chicken at 38, but his 23 goals last season would have led at Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Ariz. on June the Coyotes without trouble. And there's no player you'd rather want in a 28, 2019. Game 7 than Williams, the clutch, seasoned veteran. Coyotes GM John Chayka answers questions from Matt McConnell (R) Arizona Republic LOADED: 08.10.2019 at Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Ariz. on June 28, 2019. (Photo: Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic) Chayka said he's confident with his current roster and offseason additions in Phil Kessel and Carl Soderberg. Chayka isn't necessarily breaking down doors to add another player. One of those two empty roster spots could also go to Barrett Hayton, the No. 5 overall pick in 2018. However, a league source said the Coyotes were interested in right- handed defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. "If there's a good fit and good chance to add to our group," Chayka said, "then it's something we're open to. Saying that, I think the majority of our group is in place. You can add a player, but unless that player projects significantly better than the current players we have, is that really adding value to your team?" The Coyotes weren't willing to meet Shattenkirk's price, but could they have interest in other defensemen with a similar portfolio? Or a depth forward who fits their organizational needs? Here are five remaining unrestricted free agents who, at the right price, could be of use to the Coyotes: 1. Riley Sheahan, center 2018-19 stats: Nine goals and 10 assists in 82 games. Last contract: One year, $2.1 million. 1150794 Arizona Coyotes "We are committed to working with them to do everything possible to make them a success here in Glendale and the state of Arizona," Phelps said. Coyotes' new owner Alex Meruelo says staying in city's arena long term Challenges with attendance, location will be 'difficult.' Can Glendale sway him? The challenges that Meruelo listed for the Coyotes' success at the arena Jen Fifield, Arizona Republic Published 6:15 a.m. MT Aug. 9, 2019 | are similar to what Coyotes officials have been saying for years. Updated 9:52 a.m. MT Aug. 9, 2019 The location has been a challenge since the Coyotes moved to Glendale, CONNECT said Doug Moss, who was president and chief operating officer of the TWEET franchise from 2003 to 2010. LINKEDIN Moss said it was hard at the time to get fans out to the West Valley, and the low attendance made it harder to attract sponsors. COMMENT There's a large hockey fan base in the East Valley, Moss said, and many EMAIL of the home games are on week nights, so it's hard for fans to get off work early enough to make it to the game on time. Combine this with the MORE Coyotes' record at the time, he said, and fans weren't inspired to make Corrections and Clarifications: A previous version of this article was the drive. incorrect about an event at the arena. "The team has to be really, really good on the ice to compel people to The Arizona Coyotes have a new majority owner in billionaire go," he said. entrepreneur Alex Meruelo, but views on a long-term commitment to Gila Current team executives seem to get that. River Arena in Glendale apparently haven't changed. "The most important thing for us right now ... is achieving our core goals. At a news conference last week, Meruelo said he's committed to keeping Those are building hockey fandom in Arizona, building a competitive the Coyotes in Arizona — but he didn't say the same about keeping the team on the ice, and positively impacting our community.