9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. 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. The Arizona Coyotes have acquired forward Jakub Voracek from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies and a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, the club announced . Puck skills: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average Flames, Coyotes trade Ritchie brothers | NHL.com 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. That means Arizona possesses eight of the first 64 picks in the draft. Adam Fantilli is the prototype prospect for GM Bill Armstrong. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. Lets outline some of the bigger names for Coyotes fans to keep tabs on heading into this season. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. ", 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. All the hard work is paying off': Desert Vista's Jerzy Robinson among top young talents in the country, Cardinals new GM Monti Ossenfort talks trades from NFL Scouting Combine, Kevin Durant, Suns head coach Monty Williams talk Durant debut after win over Charlotte. 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. 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. Flames swap Ritchie brothers, acquire defenceman Troy Stecher from Coyotes Puck skills: Above NHL average Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. At the Coyotes media day at the start of training camp for the 2022-23 season, Chychrun said he and the team agreed early in the 2021-22 season to work on a trade. Try a week on us. 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. The 6-foot, 182-pound blueliner totaled 13-34-47 and 58 PIM in 60 games as an assistant captain on the Eagles in 2021-22, surpassing his previous QMJHL single-season career-highs of three goals in 2020-21 and seven assists in 2019-20. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. This draft is set to be a big one for Arizona, which owns seven selections in the drafts top 45 picks. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. When healthy Zlnka looked like a winger with a very high skill level who could make highly-creative plays and flashed a strong shot. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. The Ottawa Senators have won the Jakob Chychrun sweepstakes.Ottawa acquired the defenseman from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a top-five protected pick this year, a 2024 conditional second . Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. 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. Source: National Hockey League. He will be a top-six center in the NHL and has the kind of individual skills that can draw fans to a team that wants to grow an audience. This year hes taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for another big program at the University of Michigan. The #Oilers have acquired forward Nick Bjugstad & defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenceman Michael Kesselring & a 2023 third-round pick. 2 pick of this year's draft. And we did that. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. A member of U.S. National Team Developmental Program, Logan Cooley is another playmaking center who could be the next prize in the draft after Wright. Armstrong said that is something he and his staff have discussed, and it's something he went through when he was an amateur scout for the St. Louis Blues and they had two first-round picks at the 2010 NHL Draft. Although Dvorsky isnt held in as high regard, he is poised for an interesting season that could separate him from the rest of the tweener 1st round prospects. He was also a good player for Russias U18 team but his international play wasnt as strong as his club play. It was not a great way for th "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. Trade: Canadiens acquire Christian Dvorak from Coyotes for draft picks 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. 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. 131. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. Arizona would pick fourth if a team other than themselves or the Canadiens win both draws. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. For taking on his $4.5 million cap hit these past two seasons, the Coyotes were rewarded with a second-round pick in 2022, a seventh-round pick in 2022, two strong seasons of play from Ghost, and now a 2026 third-round pick. 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. It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Arizona Coyotes aim for European talent on second day of NHL Draft, Arizona Coyotes announce regular season schedule for inaugural season at ASU, NHL draft grades: Arizona Coyotes' 2022 picks receive different marks. The only saving grace is that all three picks, even if the conditions are met, are in the first two rounds. With three first-round picks from the 2022 Draft, the rebuild took a big step forward last year. 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. Shot: Above NHL average. 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. They also have No. 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. Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. While he's built like a power forward, his style more emulates a playmaker, as he's displayed a soft touch. As the busiest trade deadline in recent NHL history continues, moments ago NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Edmonton Oilers are acquiring forward Nick Bjustad from the Arizona Coyotes. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. 2021-22 Arizona Coyotes Preview: Can they stay in Arizona? Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Arizona Coyotes' Top 10 Prospects for 2021-22 - The Hockey Writers Last season, he enjoyed a point-per-game scoring pace, as well as being a force in the WHL playoff picture for the Ice. . Notes: Hockey sense: Below NHL average With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. 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. 94. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. Arizona chose defenseman Matthew Morden from St. Andrew's College (CAHS) with the 131st selection in the fifth round. and a 2021 first-round pick in Carson Lambos, Geekie still . All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. 14), and we swung for [Vladimir] Tarasenko (No. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. 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. 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. Canadiens acquire Christian Dvorak for 2022 first, 2024 second - Eyes Hockey sense: Above NHL average Wright made an impact with the Canadian National Team as well, scoring nine goals in five games at the 2021 IIHF U-18 World Championship. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. The Coyotes seemed to panic as their original demands werent met, and the Senators took advantage. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. "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. Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. The final two top-ten draft selections taken eighth were Peter Mueller in 2006 and Mikkel Boedker in 2008. . The Coyotes' front office had the most amusing fit for any team at the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal. .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) Here are all of the trades the Coyotes made ahead of the deadline. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. 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. 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. Lawson Crouse scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arizona Coyotes in a five-goal loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. His main flaw, like his brother Morgans was, is his skating. Rounds 2-7 will run on NHL Network and ESPN+ beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. Lawson Crouse scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arizona Coyotes in a five-goal loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . 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. His size is the biggest draw, as he stands at 6-7. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. Updated 2022 NHL Mock Draft Predictions - Bleacher Report 1 pick. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. List of all the Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks - Hockey-Reference.com Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. "We've gone through it, we like what's there in the draft," Armstrong said Saturday during the NHL Scouting Combine. Dealing away young assets or draft pick never on table for Flames . 199394 . However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. Arizona Coyotes: B for the current trade; A+ for Ghosts Coyote career. 43 overall (from San Jose Sharks) F Julian Lutz, No. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. 1 pick and one for the No. The Arizona Coyotes moved their top defenseman to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2023, a conditional second-round selection in 2024 (from . 201 - Keontay Ingram, RB, USC Round 6: No. Compete: Above NHL average. Here's where the Arizona Coyotes pick in the 2022 NHL Draft The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. The big pieces are on the move. 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 have three picks in the first round, beginning with No. Arizona Coyotes Pick Logan Cooley 3rd Overall In 2022 NHL Draft It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. Arizona Coyotes Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Five For Howling Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. Arizona Coyotes Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps ARIZONA COYOTES PROJECTED CAP HIT : $64,293,696 PROJECTED LTIR USED : $0 PROJECTED CAP SPACE : $18,206,304 CURRENT CAP SPACE : $60,145,826 DEADLINE CAP SPACE : $80,194,434 TODAY'S CAP HIT : $63,727,958 ROSTER SIZE: 22/23 CONTRACTS: 44/50 A native of Moskva, RUS, Duda's 2021-22 also saw him play four games for Zvezda Moskva in the VHL level as well posting 1-5-6 over seven games for CSKA's U18 team. The team's preseason schedule was released on June 30, 2022.[4]. So this for us was the right time to move on.". 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. Jakob Chychrun trade details: Senators send three picks to Coyotes for 94 overall, Round 3 D Jeremy Langlois, No. The 2022-23 Arizona Coyotes season is the 44th season and the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, the 27th season since the franchise relocated from Winnipeg following the 1995-96 NHL season, and the 51st overall season, including the World Hockey Association years. 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. The 33-year-old has been out since early November due to a concussion and told BlueJackets.com in December that the concussion could end his career. ", Adam Herman writes: "The Coyotes came into the draft with seven picks in the first two rounds, and they used a few to move up to 11th overall. As of now I project him as a full-time third-pair defenseman but I wouldnt be shocked if he became a top-four guy. ", Chris Peters writes: "The Coyotes had to take some swings in this draft and I think theyve got their No. Analysis: Lutzs talent stands out when you watch him. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Compete: NHL average The question for him is whether he has enough skill and puck-moving instinct to play at higher levels. Arizona Coyotes Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. And it just seemed to focus way before. 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. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. Have the respect of the pick and value every pick. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. Well Coyotes fans, it finally happened. The Helsinki, FIN native collected 26-22-48, 26 PIM and a plus-five rating in 49 games at the under-20 level from 2020-22. News: We have acquired a 2023 sixth-round draft choice from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 3. Coyotes expect to use all seven draft picks in first two rounds, GM The only question that remains now is where this all stops over the next few months. Chychrun went to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round . Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. Several teams. No. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. 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. Ottawa Senators acquire Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes for picks Bold/italics denotes franchise record. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Also, two of the three picks are conditioned. We have also acquired the contract of forward Jakub Vorek in the deal.https://t.co/BIdqiPsJwg. He scored four points in four games at the U18 Worlds. "We just look at different avenues and obviously different points in the schedule to do that, and try and see if you can find a match. Coyotes, Oilers swap AHL defensemen Puck skills: Below NHL average 11 overall) Bleacher Report: Coyotes get a D+. 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. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. It's without question, that the Coyotes' top prospect in their system is forward Dylan Guenther. You certainly look at the draft in different ways. by Boomer Esiason Floats Saquon Barkley Trade to Bills, Expect The Unexpected: Arizona Coyotes Trade Up, Select Victor Soderstrom 11th, Arizona Coyotes should stick with the 14th overall pick, Arizona Coyotes must go forward-heavy in 2019 draft. Arizona Coyotes forfeit two draft picks for violating combine testing News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. Offense is the question in his game. They picked up Andrew Ladd, who has two more years left at a $5.5 million cap hit, from . draft pick has 223 goals and 583 assists between . Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. Shane Wright Could Revolutionize the Arizona Coyotes-Full Press Hockey 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded No. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. Should the Canadiens secure a top two selection, the Coyotes would pick no later than No. Cooley was my No. But draft luck aside, Fantilli is a player I can see Arizona reaching for at pick #2, taking at pick #3, or possibly getting lucky enough to grab at #4, depending on how the lottery shakes out. Arizona Coyotes build for future with trade deadline moves He was the No. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. Arizona Coyotes: An Early Look at the 2023 Entry Draft The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. He was the 17th pick in his QMJHL Draft and was invited to Canadas U18 team camp two years ago. "As you seen (sic) last year at the draft, we were able to walk out of the draft with three first-rounders and a host of other picks. Then, they gave Oliver Ekman-Larsson the nod at the #6 spot in 2009. The Coyotes' deals came in three different types. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. Hes a big man who doesnt shy away from physical contact, which combined with his skill makes him tough to deal with down low and strip the puck from in general.