"You're looking at all times, like, last year, we tried to move him before the deadline, we tried to move him during the year, we looked in the summer," Armstrong said in a Zoom with reporters after Chychrun's trade. The Ottawa Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional 2023 first-round draft pick, a 2024 conditional second-round pick. Clayton Keller joined the team as the #7 pick in 2016. Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a package of draft picks that includes a conditional 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick. On his best shifts when you see a big winger who can dangle opponents and score goals it gets you excited about his potential. Lightning. "There's a lot of opportunity to do a lot of other things in the draft, whether it be move up and get in some other areas too, so we'll look at every possible scenario that's going to be out there.". It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. 1. Compete: Below NHL average Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Dealing away young assets or draft pick never on table for Flames . He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Compete: NHL average The first trade of the draft resulted in Arizona moving up from 27th to 11th, swapping picks with San Jose to acquire center Conor Geekie. He can make opponents miss and also sets up teammates well. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . Bold/italics denotes franchise record. He is an excellent skater, puckhandler and passer who competes hard. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Szuber was named to Germany's World Junior Championship roster twice in 2021 and 2022. The draft will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal from July 7-8. Check out their grades and reaction to the team's draft overall and to the team's three first-round picks (Logan Cooley, No. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: A empty podium is seen where linebacker Jalen Carter of Georgia was due to speak at the 2023 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2023 in Indianapolis . Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. 199596 . If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Compete: NHL average. Source: National Hockey League. This deal was a win-win for both teams. Cooley was my No. Logan Cooley and Conor Geekie will generate endless scoring possessions, especially Cooley, selected as the third overall pick, scored 27 goals and 48 assists for the US U-18 NTDP in 2022. Hockey sense: Above NHL average ", 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. Almost the rest of the draft fits the theme of interesting prospects taken too early. 27, which they acquired from the Montreal Canadiens for forward Christian Dvorak on Sept. 4, and the Colorado Avalanche's first-round pick, which they acquired in the trade for goalie Darcy Kuemper on July 28. This draft is set to be a big one for Arizona, which owns seven selections in the drafts top 45 picks. It also helps us plan out the rest of our rebuild and adding picks in '24 and '26. Also yesterday, the Coyotes traded forward Nick Bjugstad and defenseman Cam Dineen to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Michael Kesselring and a 2023 3rd-round draft pick. Overall, the Coyotes got one great player, two good ones and a collection of depth prospects who will likely result in an NHLer or two. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. Just before the draft, the Coyotes initiated a blockbuster trade with Vancouver that sent Captain Oliver Ekman Larsson (OEL) and Conor Garland to the Canucks in return for Jay Beagle, Louis Eriksson, Antoine Roussel, a 2021 first-round pick, a 2021 seventh-round pick and a second-round pick in 2022. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. 94 overall, Round 3 D Jeremy Langlois, No. In an article like this, he makes it incredibly boring to talk about him hes simply elite in every category. No. We're still in the rebuild mode and next year, we're still in that mold, so there are opportunities for us next year to kind of take advantage of the market again and obviously, take back bad contracts as we've done in the previous two years.". 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. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks Team Names: Arizona Coyotes, Phoenix Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets Seasons: 43 (1979-80 to 2022-23) NHL Playoff Appearances: 20 NHL Championships: 0 (0 Stanley Cup) Playoff Record: 45-83 Record (W-L-T-OTL): 1380-1548-266-181 (3207 points) All-time Goals Leader: Shane Doan, 402 All-time Points Leader: Shane Doan, 972 Here's where the Arizona Coyotes pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft Jul 7, 2022, 8:09 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2022, 11:41 am National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announces. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. 131 overall, Round 5 D Matthew Morden, No. Arizona has wanted a player like this for ages and Fantilli makes the most sense in terms of a team fit. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 215 - Lecitus Smith, G, Virginia Tech The Coyotes will also get a 2024 conditional second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. The skating is a concern and he is on the slower side. 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. He was the No. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. After trading their original first-round pick at No. The Montreal Canadiens have acquired centreman Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes, agreeing to part with their highest first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (top-10. Conor Geekie is a big center with really good hands. In 51 games for Team USA U-18, Cooley tallied 75 points highlighted by 27 goals. 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. With his hands and reach hes able to consistently maneuver pucks through sticks and legs to create chances. With the 11th pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the Arizona Coyotes have selected Conor Geekie from the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL. His season wasnt perfect by any means, especially for a small center in this range, but the upside is huge with Cooley and if he hits, Arizona has a foundational player to build around for years to come which they desperately need. 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. He could become a bottom-six winger and would have been a nice pick in Round 4. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. From his seven goals for Slovakia, the winger displays an elite shot and can be a presence in front of the net. "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. The Terms of the Deal. ", 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. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. The Hurricanes added an excellent offensive defenseman who is a puck mover and capable of helping run the power play. Denotes player was traded mid-season. His last game was Game 5 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final when he was with the Montreal Canadiens and he has been on long-term injured reserve for the Golden Knights all season. He did suffer a knee injury earlier in 2022 that could play a role in where Jiricek lands. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The 6-foot, 173-pound Zlnka captured a silver medal at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 3: imon Nemec. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. "Jakob was a . Arizona Coyotes ; Boston Bruins ; Buffalo Sabres ; Calgary Flames ; Carolina Hurricanes ; Chicago Blackhawks ; . "Our whole objective in going through this draft is value. 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). 27, No. Acquired in a trade with San Jose for a 2023 seventh-round pick, the Coyotes used their final 2022 pick in the seventh round (204th overall) on forward Adam Zlnka from Sioux Falls (USHL). List of all players drafted by Arizona Coyotes in the NHL Entry Draft. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). Cooley lacks size, but he plays hard. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Arizona Coyotes Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Five For Howling ARI DAL 5:30p -390 NYR PHI 4:30p -225 TOR EDM 5:00p -110 NJ COL 6:00p -115 CAR VGS 7:00p -140 WSH ANA 7:00p -200 BUF BOS. Cooley is regarded as an offensive-savvy player who carries skills that should translate to the next level, something the Coyotes could be interested if they dont land the top pick. Dylan Guenther. 10 pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Ritchie has 181 points (80 goals, 101 assists) in 465 regular-season games with the Coyotes, Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins . 1 center of the future in Cooley, with the bigger, stronger Geekie as a solid depth guy down the road. draft pick has 223 goals and 583 assists between . The Coyotes also own two . On Feb. 28, the Coyotes were part of a 3-team trade that was centered around the Chicago Blackhawks sending right wing Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers. 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. Hockey sense: Below NHL average The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Duda played in 52 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva in the MHL and recorded 14-27-41 and a plus-21 rating and added 5-12-17 in 18 playoff contests. News: We have acquired a 2026 third-round draft choice from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere.https://t.co/xKDdjuTF7A. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. For one, hes the consensus #3 pick, and the Coyotes have a tendency to never pick higher than 3rd. 1 pick. 3. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). "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. 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. Arizona Coyotes Acquire: 2022 1st round pick (CAR - #27 - Filip Bystedt) [Conditional]* 2024 2nd round pick (MTL) . Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). We have three firsts and four seconds, so it's extremely exciting to kind of get on that and add a lot of good, quality players to the organization.". (Grades: https://t.co/AsqdZ4lnbz) @azcentral #Yotes #NHL, azcentral sports (@azcsports) July 12, 2022, Ian Kennedy writes: "Choosing Logan Cooley over Wright at third overall was questionable, but the Coyotes restocked their prospect pool by volume alone. Born in Opole, POL, Szuber is a dual-citizen who represents Germany in international competition. Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. Arizona retains 50% of Bjugstad's salary. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. In a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona shipped off Shayne Ghostisbehere while Jakob Chychrun was sent to the Ottawa Senators. "That's a huge thing," he said. The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the No. In exchange for the star defenseman, the Coyotes are receiving a 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round pick (originally acquired from the Washington Capitals) and a 2026 second-rounder. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. In return, the Oilers will part with a third round draft pick. ", Chris Peters writes: "The Coyotes had to take some swings in this draft and I think theyve got their No. With the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery set for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., the Arizona Coyotes enter with the second-best odds at claiming the No. .mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}a Game will be played at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. Maksymilian Szuber, LHD, MUNCHEN (GERMANY). Nemec was also a member of Team Slovakia at the 2022 Olympics, where he had one assist in seven games. 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. With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. Corey Pronman grades how the team performed at the 2022 NHL Draft, and details what to expect from the prospects and how they fit into the farm system. I can debate whether Id have taken Maveric Lamoureux at 29 or Artem Duda at 36, but in the totality of the draft, the talent they brought in was quite significant. 45 in this year's draft. They will hear their name early on draft night, holding the No. The Coyotes also have one new pick in the 2024 Draft, one new pick in the 2025 Draft, and two new picks in the 2026 Draft. The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . And it just seemed to focus way before. This was a steal for Ottawa, who didnt have to part ways with top prospects. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. The Coyotes drafted Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. Welcome to NHL.com, the official site of the National Hockey League, Bienvenue LNH.com , le site officiel de la Ligue nationale de hockey, Tervetuloa NHL:n viralliselle nettisivustolle NHL.comiin, Vlkommen till NHL.com, NHL:s officiella web-sida, Vtejte na NHL.com, oficilnch strnkch National Hockey League, Vitajte na NHL.com, oficilnych strnkach National Hockey League, Willkommen auf NHL.com, der offiziellen Seite der National Hockey League, Bienvenido a NHL.com, el sitio oficial de la National Hockey League. 2 pick of this year's draft. Hockey sense: NHL average After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. He wont provide much offense, but hes quite mobile for a huge defenseman and he plays hard. In their six trades, the Coyotes acquired eight draft picks. The Coyotes may not be anything to talk about right now, but in a few years from now players like Geekie and Cooley will make their marks on the league. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. The 6-foot-4, 203-pound defenseman notched 8-27-35 and 22 PIM in 41 games with St. Andrew's College in 2021-22, an assist and point total that ranked second and tied for fourth among all skaters, respectively. Lamoureux shows flashes of good hands and vision as a puck-mover and an occasional hard point shot, but that aspect of his game is inconsistent. The Arizona Coyotes ended the season eighth in the Central Division with 57 points. 60) who had 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 43 games with the Coyotes, and forward Dylan Guenther (No. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. 43 overall (from San Jose Sharks) F Julian Lutz, No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. With their first selection in the second round (36th overall), the Coyotes. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. ", 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.