Jakob Chychrun trade details: Senators send three picks to Coyotes for 16)," he said. ", VOTE: How would you grade the #Coyotes' 2022 #NHLdraft? The 6-foot, 173-pound Zlnka captured a silver medal at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. All Rights Reserved. Several teams. If Arizona is picking Dvorsky, they were either too good this year, or Dvorsky was. Shot: Above NHL average. Rounds 2-7 will run on NHL Network and ESPN+ beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. Michkov is cerebral and can almost predict what a defense is going to do, making his offensive zone lethality one of his biggest assets. "The Coyotes' anticipated move in 2022-23 from Gila River Arena in Glendale to a temporary Arizona venue raises a number of matters that the league and the NHLPA will need to work through.. In 2021-22, Langlois ranked among team-leaders in goals (5th), assists (T-1st) and points (2nd) and finished in the top-10 in goals (T-8th), points (10th) and points per game (0.78, T-10th) among QMJHL defensemen (min. The Arizona Coyotes took Conor Geekie with the No. The pace of his game is why I think he will be a top NHL player. And we did that. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. The Day 2 picks were interesting, but I liked Duda and Lutz quite a bit this year and Matikka is a guy that I think has a real chance to be something if he improves his skating. Hes a 6-foot defenseman though who doesnt skate or defend that well, which will be the main questions on him as he advances levels. Official: We've acquired a 2023 fifth-round draft choice from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Dysin Mayo.The Coyotes also acquired the contract of defenseman Shea Weber in the deal. BUFFALO --The Arizona Coyotes are planning to use all seven of their picks in the first two rounds of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, general manager Bill Armstrong said. The Coyotes' deals came in three different types. He's a strong pick and I would have given the Coyotes an A had Wright been selected before, but I'm not sure Cooley's a better pick, especially since the two play the same position. However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. (Eric Bolte / USA Today). They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. 2023 Arizona Coyotes Transactions | ESPN The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. Later that same day, in the biggest move of the year for Arizona, the Coyotes traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators for a 2023 1st-round draft pick, a conditional 2024 2nd-round . 2 center with power play time. Matikka, who was ranked 32nd among international skaters by Central Scouting, is committed to the University of Denver (NCAA) beginning in the 2022-23 season. 14), and we swung for [Vladimir] Tarasenko (No. With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 45 in this year's draft. No. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. Conor Geekie is a big center with really good hands. More likely, he's a middle-six center. He did suffer a knee injury earlier in 2022 that could play a role in where Jiricek lands. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. Here's where the Arizona Coyotes pick in the 2022 NHL Draft NHL mock draft: Arizona Coyotes pick Logan Cooley in 2022 NHL draft Changed in 2021, the draft lottery only consists of two draws, one to decide the No. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. Breaking: Grading the Coyotes Blockbuster Trade Deals He can drive play at even strength while also having the vision and shot to be a power-play threat running a unit from the walls. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. In their six trades, the Coyotes acquired eight draft picks. Whoever wins the lottery and secures the top pick will be getting a player who projects to be a star in the league for years to come in Shane Wright. 3. They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. The Coyotes reached for Lamoureux, and he was not one of my top five available blue liners. But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia His stick bangs the ice to demand his teammate's attention and his feet automatically pursue the puck hard when it escapes his team's clutches. 3 overall, Conor Geekie, No. After an abundance of trades last offseason, the Coyotes have set themselves up to be major players in this years draft. Arizona Coyotes is a trademark of IceArizona Hockey Co LLC. The San Jose Sharks' second-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 17, 2021, that sent, The Edmonton Oilers' third-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 8, 2022, that sent Dallas' third-round pick in, The Arizona Coyotes' fourth-round pick went to the, The Arizona Coyotes' seventh-round pick went to the San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on July 17, 2021, that sent, The San Jose Sharks' seventh-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 8, 2022, that sent Vancouver's seventh-round pick in, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 23:04. In an article like this, he makes it incredibly boring to talk about him hes simply elite in every category. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. Background: Cooley has been the leading player in the 2004 age group for the U.S. NTDP the last two years, although his pure production doesnt blow you away. The Coyotes elect to go with Logan Cooley, the top American prospect. d Game will be played at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. This year hes taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for another big program at the University of Michigan. He absolutely has a chance to become an NHL player if he can round out his game. ", More: Arizona Coyotes announce regular season schedule for inaugural season at ASU, Adam Herman writes: "Lamoureux is a bigand I'm talking almost 6'7"shutdown defenseman with decent skating and passing ability. His last season with Chicago (USHL) saw him net 37 goals and assist in 54 games, where he was a huge part of an already loaded Steel team. ARIZONA COYOTES Outcomes for the Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery; top prospects May 7, 2022, 12:00 PM | Updated: 12:07 pm Shane Wright #51 of Team Red skates against Team White in. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Shot: Above NHL average. The Coyotes traded Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2023, a conditional second-round selection in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2026. and a 2021 first-round pick in Carson Lambos, Geekie still . .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}Win (2 points) Acquired a 2023 first-round draft pick and a 2024 conditional second-round draft pick from Washington and a 2026 second-round draft pick from Ottawa in exchange for D Jakob Chychrun. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. 2022 NHL Draft - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps Arizona Coyotes could get #1 pick in NHL Draft Tuesday - KPNX Moving up in the first round and then choosing Maveric Lamoureux, who would have been available later, was also a bit perplexing. While I like the player, I don't see him worthy of giving up the draft capital that the Coyotes did in order to take their second center of the draft. The Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. BY LIAM. Hes committed to the University of Denver. "We got a little bit of a head start when we were able to make some moves last year and put Guenther on the board, and we had three seconds, and now we're going to go back at it this year. 1.) The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. Puck skills: Above NHL average 2022 NHL Draft Grades: Grading Every First-Round Pick - OddsChecker.com Geekie contrasts Cooley due to his massive frame while also having a lot of skill. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. Analysis: Geekie has drawn a lot of interest from NHL teams because hes a 6-foot-3 center with a high skill level. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. Hockey sense: Below NHL average EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 20: Connor Bedard #16 of Canada skates during the game against Finland in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 20, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Andy Devlin/ Getty Images). If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. In a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona shipped off Shayne Ghostisbehere while Jakob Chychrun was sent to the Ottawa Senators. Example video title will go here for this video. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Matikka posted 19-14-33 in 30 games on Jokerit's under-20 club this season. The Coyotes also own two . Kelemen was called up by Arizona on Friday. If Arizona can finally end the drought of awful lottery luck and secure the #1 pick this year, the rebuild will get an insane boost. Wolf Pack and Icehogs Complete Trade Following Rangers Blockbuster With If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. Notes: 3: imon Nemec. With the groundwork already happening, the fun of the offseason starts on Thursday with the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Weber will likely never play for the Coyotes due to injuries. While the order of selection has shuffled in recent weeks, the consensus among draft analysts is that Shane Wright, Juraj Slafkovsk and Logan Cooley will still be the top three picks at the NHL Draft in Montral from July 7-8. 163. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. How the trade deadline has impacted the Arizona Coyotes so far - yahoo.com Puck skills: NHL average 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. That means the Coyotes will pick no later than No. Lets outline some of the bigger names for Coyotes fans to keep tabs on heading into this season. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. 3 Pick In 2022 NHL Draft Outcomes for the Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery; top prospects Puck skills: NHL average The one omission is Julian Lutz. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. News: We have acquired a 2025 third-round draft choice from the New York Rangers in a three-team trade with the Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. 29. Then, they gave Oliver Ekman-Larsson the nod at the #6 spot in 2009. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: NHL draft grades: Arizona Coyotes' 2022 picks receive different marks, Popular Mobile Games You Must Play In 2023, Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. 2022 NHL Draft Tracker: Grading every pick in the first round - For The Win 2 pick of this year's draft. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). But passing on Shane Wright is nothing short of stunning here. NFL insider names 'probable' No. 1 pick based on Combine draft rumors "Jakob was a . Official: We have acquired a 2022 first round draft . No. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. He can make highly creative dekes and passes at full speed. A strong forward still filling into his frame, Juraj Slafkovsky shot up draft boards after being named tournament MVP at the 2022 Olympics, scoring seven goals in as many games for Team Slovakia. Details:https://t.co/OAd6uDNnWM. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. 1 pick. 11 overall, Maveric Lamoureax, No. Four of those picks will be in this year's draft, which will take place in late June in Nashville, Tennessee. In return for an elite player, the Coyotes get three draft picks, a conditional first-round pick in 2023, a conditional second-round pick in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2026. This draft is set to be a big one for Arizona, which owns seven selections in the drafts top 45 picks. From his seven goals for Slovakia, the winger displays an elite shot and can be a presence in front of the net. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. ", Mary Clarke writes: "While Conor Geekies skating may not be up to par just yet, his hockey IQ makes him a great utility center with offensive upside. Puck skills: NHL average His size is the biggest draw, as he stands at 6-7. Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. 2 pick. With a right-handed shot, Wright possesses elite playmaking ability highlighted by his passing, as well as being able to score the puck. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Shot: Above NHL average. Background: Geekie was a top player on one of the best teams in the CHL this season, following up a great 16-year-old season where he was a point per game. News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. Jakob Chychrun trade: Senators acquire defenseman from Coyotes The Burlington, ON native also appeared in two games for Muskegon (USHL) as well as three games for Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship. ", More: Arizona Coyotes aim for European talent on second day of NHL Draft, Adam Herman writes: "If a crystal ball predicted 24 hours ago that the Coyotes would land Logan Cooley at third overall, that would have been tremendous news for Arizona. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. Ottawa Senators acquire Jakob Chychrun from Arizona Coyotes for package The Coyotes finished 31st in the NHL standings this season (25-50-7) and have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine of the past 10 seasons. "Well, we tried to ruin the trade deadline shows, that's the biggest thing in Toronto, we just like to watch those guys talk about nothing for about three hours on the trade deadline day," Armstrong said. The Arizona Coyotes have traded Jon Gillies to the Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round pick and the contract of Jakub Voracek. This is how you start a rebuild. This was a salary cap move, something Armstrong is very comfortable doing at the trade deadline. Morden is committed to play at Harvard University (NCAA) in 2022-23 where he'll be teammates with 2019 Coyotes Draft pick (3rd round, 76th overall) John Farinacci. 1.3K 121K views 7 months ago Watch as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces multiple trades from the Montreal Canadiens, with the Canadiens trading Alexander Romanov to the New York Islanders for. Flames, Coyotes trade Ritchie brothers | NHL.com "We've gone through it, we like what's there in the draft," Armstrong said Saturday during the NHL Scouting Combine. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. . He is an excellent skater, puckhandler and passer who competes hard. "When you're coming down the stretch and you're dealing with championship teams or teams that are trying to get in the playoffs, obviously they're pushing hard with the salary," Armstrong said. Denotes player was traded mid-season. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. Nemec was also a member of Team Slovakia at the 2022 Olympics, where he had one assist in seven games. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . . The skating is a concern and he is on the slower side. On Feb. 22, the Coyotes traded defenseman Dysin Mayo to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2023 5th-round draft pick and the contract of defenseman Shea Weber. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. Compete: NHL average As GM Bill Armstrong assembles a colossal swarth of draft picks for his scouting team to dine upon next summer, the Coyotes are on another collision course for the basement of the NHL standings. His 27 assists ranked tied for second on the team while his 41 points ranked tied for third and paced Krasnaya Armiya defensemen in goals and assists. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. 27, No. The blueliner skated in 35 games in Germany's highest pro league and posted 1-6-7, 6 PIM and a plus-15 rating. Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. At the 2021 NHL Draft, Armstrong's first as GM, the Coyotes selected nine players. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. "That's a huge thing," he said. He can make opponents miss and also sets up teammates well. HARTFORD, CT - New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today the completion of a three-team trade with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes. Analysis: Lamoureux is a huge right-shot defenseman who plays hard. On March 1, the Coyotes traded defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round draft pick. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. NHL Draft: Mike Grier, San Jose Sharks select Filip Bystedt Bedard most recently became the youngest WHL player in history to score 50 goals in his mind-bending 51-goal, 100-point sophomore season with the Pats, and could even surpass that mark this year. The Arizona Coyotes' second-round pick went to the San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on July 7, 2022, that sent a first-round pick in 2022 (11th overall) to Arizona in exchange for Carolina's first-round pick in 2022 (27th overall), the Islanders' second-round pick in 2022 (45th overall) and this pick. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. Chemistry with Geekie isnt nothing, and a top end offensive talent could pair nicely with the likes of Geunther and Cooley, the more high-end skilled prospects in the Coyotes pipeline. With their first selection in the second round (36th overall), the Coyotes selected defenseman Artem Duda from the CSKA 2 program of the Russian Jr. circuit. And we were looking to do the same here, this will give us a chance for two fairly high picks in the draft in the first round. 1 ranked player, they got him at third and I think he sets them up well in the long term. It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. Ahead of Friday's deadline, the Coyotes dealt defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere Wednesday for draft picks. Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. Lutz will be an NHLer and likely soon, and if Arizona can get the right skills coach to elevate the flashy parts of his game, he can be an impact player. The Coyotes now have 12 picks in the 2022 class, including three first-round picks and five second round picks. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. It's without question, that the Coyotes' top prospect in their system is forward Dylan Guenther. The Coyotes will play Shayne Gostisbehere and the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena in Tempe tonight.