GLENDALE, Ariz. Diogo Dalot Manchester United Jersey . - It will be out with the new and in with the old for the Arizona Coyotes this season.After two fruitless years of trying to boost their scoring punch, the Coyotes are going back to the down-in-the-trenches, outwork-your-opponent ways that had been the cornerstone of their previous success.We may have lost a little on pure talent, proven talent, but we brought in some people who are going to fit into the chemistry mix, that junkyard dog, hang-around-games-find-a-way-to-win mentality, Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said. And thats how we have to be right now.Since Dave Tippett was hired in 2009, the Coyotes have fit the mould of their defensive-minded coach, relying on a pack-it-in-mentality, good goaltending and a counterpunching offence.Arizona ran Tippetts system well, earning three straight playoff berths a€” all without an owner a€” including a trip to the 2012 Western Conference finals.In the two seasons after that surprising run, the Coyotes tried to find ways to boost their offensive output, including the big-ticket signing of forward Mike Ribeiro before last season.None of it worked.The Coyotes were inconsistent with their defence-first approach and Ribeiro was a bust, his contract bought out by the team during the off-season after he struggled with inconsistency on the ice and personal problems off it.This off-season, there were no splashy signings like the Ribeiro deal. Instead, Arizona picked up gritty, hard-working guys who fit their system, like Sam Gagner, Joe Vitale and B.J. Crombeen.Now its back to the lunch pail for the blue-collared desert dogsWe need to be a very competitive team night in and night out and thats what our goal will be, Tippett said.A few more things to look for from the Coyotes, who open the season with four straight home games, starting Oct. 9 against Winnipeg.YOUTH MOVEMENT: Arizona has been reluctant to thrust young players into important roles in the past, preferring to let them gain experience in the minors before giving them a shot with the big club. The Coyotes seem to be more willing to give the young guys a chance this season, in part because of competition within the team, but also because of the talent they have. Players like Henrik Samuelsson, Tobias Rieder and Tyler Gaudet will not start the season with the Coyotes, but theres a good chance theyll be called up and play.SMITHS HEALTH: As goalie Mike Smith goes, so do the Coyotes, particularly now that theyre trying to get back to a more defensive style of hockey. Smith carried Arizona at times during its run to the Western Conference finals. He suffered a groin injury in the third game of the strike-shortened 2012-13 season and wasnt nearly as consistent as the year before. The Coyotes were still in position for a playoff spot last season, but Smith missed the final 10 games with a knee injury and Arizona fell two points short of the playoffs. Healthy again, Smith and the Coyotes are hoping he can get back to being one of the leagues elite goalies.SCORING LOAD: So now that the Coyotes are turning back the defensive clock, the question comes up again: Where will the offence come from? Arizona lost top-line winger Radim Vrbata, the teams leading scorer two years ago, and Ribeiro, who had 47 points despite his struggles last season. Arizona is hoping Gagner can fill some of the scoring load after a change of scenery. The 24-year-old had five straight 40-point seasons with Edmonton before his production dropped off slightly the past two years.THE DOANER: Captain Shane Doan got off to one of the best starts of his career last season, but missed 12 games after contracting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and had to work his way back into shape even after he returned. Doan still finished second on the team with 24 goals, but worked relentlessly on his conditioning over the summer and reported to camp in great shape. At 37, hes still an offensive force and the catalyst for the Coyotes.BLUE-LINE SCORERS: Arizonas roster still includes two of the best offensive defencemen in the league. Keith Yandle led the Coyotes with 53 points last season and Oliver Ekman-Larsson added 44 points, including 15 goals. They also helped Arizonas power play, which was fourth in in the league in efficiency after struggling in previous seasons. 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"Im proud of the way the guys played," said manager John Gibbons. "It was kind of a so-so start and we kicked it in there in the month of May and put ourselves in a good position. Now, you know, we just need to do that again in the second half or even improve on that but Im very, very happy with the effort and the way the guys have been playing baseball. Its that simple." You wont find a Mission Accomplished banner hanging in the clubhouse. The expectation is much greater. "Has it met it yet? No," said Casey Janssen. "Our expectation is to make the playoffs and win the World Series and were not there yet. Weve got a long way to go. I think everyone believed we could be this type of team but were not throwing a party yet, we know that. We know theres a ton of talent here and its the AL East so anything can happen." Despite a recent downturn in offensive production, through 81 games Toronto continues to sit in the top seven of most major categories. The club sits first in the majors with 104 home runs. Its fourth with a .262 batting average and .331 on-base percentage. The on-base plus slugging percentage of .767 ranks third and its 272 walks are seventh. The most pleasant surprise and biggest disappointment reside on the same spot: the pitchers mound. The pleasant surprise: Blue Jays starters lead the American League with 35 wins (a number not reached until the 135th game last season) and the staff ERA of 3.87 is best in the AL East. The biggest disappointment: the bullpen, the ray of sunshine in a stormy 2013 season, has compiled baseballs fourth-worst ERA (4.48). Its a target for improvement. "I think there are some times when weve got to be better in the bullpen," said Gibbons. "Weve got to shore that up a little bit. Its like anything, consistency over the whole pitching staff and hopefully you stay healthy enough." The Blue Jays have been fortunate to remain relatively healthy, dealing with injuries theyve been able to cover. Maicer Izturis was a backup infielder. Brandon Morrow wasnt pitching well when he got hurt. Colby Rasmus missed 33 games with a hamstring strain and the Jays got by with an Anthony Gose-Kevin Pillar platoon in centerfield. The medical staff is now doing the dance with Jose Bautista as he deals with a hamstring probleem, which could be made worse if rushed. Anthony Martial Jersey. Bautista will run sprints on Saturday morning and depending on how he feels, could be available to at least pinch hit on the weekend. QUIET TIME FOR JANSSEN Wondering where closer Casey Janssen has been these days? Hes around. He just hasnt pitched much due to a lack of save opportunities. Since notching his 12th save of the season on June 15 in Baltimore, Janssen has appeared twice. He mopped up the epic, 14-9 comeback win on June 20 in Cincinnati. He threw the ninth inning of a 6-6 game against the Yankees on June 24 and got the win when the Blue Jays walked off. It can be difficult for relievers when they go through a period without consistent work. "I feel like saves come in bunches at times," said Janssen. "You get opportunities to pitch maybe in a lopsided game one way or another if it gets to be too long. Sometimes there are times when you dont get in but you get up. Im one of those guys that always has relied on my command and I guess it comes a little more natural to me than others." Janssen has 12 saves in 14 opportunities this season. "Sometimes the rest is good, knowing that the tough stretch is going to come at some point," said Janssen. Expect Janssen to get into a game before the weekend is over, regardless of whether Toronto has a lead of three or less. Janssen speaks to pitching coach Pete Walker about his schedule, who relays the message to manager John Gibbons. If Janssen goes four or five days without action his arms reaction to its diminished workload becomes less predictable. "You wonder if your arms going to be a little cranky or if its going to be super fresh," said Janssen. "Sometimes you feel great when you get the rest and sometimes youre kind of knocking the dust off a little bit." Remember that Janssen had an abbreviated spring training thanks to stiffness in the back of his pitching shoulder. He didnt appear in a Grapefruit League game until the final week of March. Then, in Montreal, he strained his left oblique and didnt make his season debut until May 12. Its been a build for Janssen, who anticipates being able to pitch on three consecutive days, if needed, as the importance of each game ramps up. "I feel like Id love to do it and Id love to have the opportunity to do it," said Janssen. "I think a lot of those three in a rows depend on how the first two went and the stress level of those innings. My goal is to be able to pitch in every opportunity possible, especially as the season gets further along and as this division and the race gets tight and everything like that." ' ' '