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Best fit: Bedard, the newest NHL superstar, would be the perfect centerpiece for the Coyotes' new Tempe arena.
Having Bedard as the focal point of what's being built on the ice also would be ideal. The Coyotes haven't had a legitimate No. 1 center since Jeremy Roenick played in Arizona from 1996-2001, but between Logan Cooley, the No. 3 pick of the 2022 draft, and Bedard, the Coyotes would have some outstanding young depth at the position.
And Bedard would have his pick of talented wings to play with, among them Clayton Keller, who had NHL career bests in goals (37), assists (49) and points (86); Mattias Maccelli, who was second among NHL rookies with 49 points (11 goals, 38 assists); and Dylan Guenther, the No. 9 pick of the 2021 draft who made his NHL debut this season and leads Seattle of the Western Hockey League with 11 goals in 10 playoff games. Any of them would benefit from having Bedard on their line.
Bedard also could turn the Coyotes into a free agent destination. In addition to the great weather and a brand-new arena, having a generational talent to potentially play alongside of would be just another way for the Coyotes to make themselves attractive.