The Coyotes will not make a decision on the status of left wing Josh Gratton until early next week. He broke the ring finger on his left hand during a fight in the first preseason game on Sept. 16 and was expected to miss at least three weeks. The season starts Oct. 4. If Gratton starts the season on the injured list, that would temporarily open up a roster spot on a team where 26 players are scrambling for 23 spots.