What It Means:

Vermette had missed the previous three games for the Coyotes, but is healthy enough to return to the lineup on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Vermette is off to a slow start this season, failing to record a point in his first seven games, and only attempting nine shots. Our algorithms project him to score 9 goals and tally 18 assists over the remaining course of the season. The 27 total points would be the lowest he posted for a full season since 2011-12.