The 2007–08 Phoenix Coyotes season began on October 4, 2007. It was the team's 35th season, 28th in the National Hockey League and 10th season as the Phoenix Coyotes. Key dates prior to the start of the season: * The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in Columbus, Ohio on June 22–23. * The free agency period began on July 1. __TOC__