At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). 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. 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. Chychrun went to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round . (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. 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. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. Background: Lamoureux played a large role for Drummondville, often logging big minutes and was a regular on their second PP unit. Jul 13, 2022 This graph depicts the total/average regular season home attendance of the Phoenix Coyotes franchise of the National Hockey League from the 2005/06 season to the 2021/22 season. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. Shot: Above NHL average. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Matikka posted 19-14-33 in 30 games on Jokerit's under-20 club this season. This is how you start a rebuild. 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. Shane Wright #51 of Team Red skates against Team White in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. Skating: Above NHL average However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. Michkov, like his Canadian counterpart Connor, is a franchise talent. ", 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. 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 Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. 3: imon Nemec. I dont see him make that many tough plays to his teammates and doesnt impact the game for stretches. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded 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 . 3. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. Phoenix Coyotes Future Draft Pick Status (last updated 2023-02-28) Team AvalancheBlackhawksBlue JacketsBluesBruinsCanadiensCanucksCapitalsCoyotesDevilsDucksFlamesFlyersGolden KnightsHurricanesIslandersJetsKingsKrakenLightningMaple LeafsOilersPanthersPenguinsPredatorsRangersRed WingsSabresSenatorsSharksStarsWild Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena. Try a week on us. The Terms of the Deal. In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. The puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Shot: Above NHL average. List of all players drafted by Arizona Coyotes in the NHL Entry Draft. "Jakob was a . The tallest Continue reading Howlin' Hockey 0 Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. 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. Below are the Arizona Coyotes selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which were held on July 7 to 8, 2022. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . ", 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. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). 43 overall (from San Jose Sharks) F Julian Lutz, No. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. I also had Jeremy Langlois ranked in my Top 100, which gives Arizona seven players from my list. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. After trading their original first-round pick at No. 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. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. Arizona has added two highly talented prospects now at a premium position to go alongside Barrett Hayton in the organization. Weber, who was one of the best defensemen in hockey during his career, played 16 seasons in the NHL for Montreal and the Nashville Predators. 1.) 11 overall) Bleacher Report: Coyotes get a D+. The 2024 second-round pick becomes a top ten protected first-round pick in 2024 if the Senators reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. He'll be an NHLer and could reach first-line status with a lot of work, but for now, he fits the mold of a middle-six center. Thoughts on the pick: Logan Cooley is the most dynamic player in this draft, with a chance to become a true star play-driving centerman. So I do believe that there's a change in when GMs are negotiating. 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"You can do a little bit of that. "We had the safe pick, we took Jaden Schwartz (No. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He wont provide much offense, but hes quite mobile for a huge defenseman and he plays hard. The top defensive prospect in the draft, Simon Nemec is a two-way defenseman who had 25 assists playing for Nitra in the Slovakia Extraliga. When healthy Zlnka looked like a winger with a very high skill level who could make highly-creative plays and flashed a strong shot. The Arizona Coyotes ended the season eighth in the Central Division with 57 points. The Coyotes drafted Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . Fantilli may not be as high end skills-wise as Bedard or Michkov, but has a big frame, has high-end skating ability, and is skilled at the center position. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 27 overall that they received in the deal to. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. 2 center with power play time. The Coyotes grabbed him too earlyparticularly given that they had to give up draft picks to make this happen. Born in Opole, POL, Szuber is a dual-citizen who represents Germany in international competition. 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. Maksymilian Szuber, LHD, MUNCHEN (GERMANY). The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. 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 He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. Rather than keeping a top-tier player with a reasonable cap hit and holding firm to their original demands, the Coyotes panicked and folded like a house of cards. 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. News: We have acquired a 2023 sixth-round draft choice from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "Our whole objective in going through this draft is value. by 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 was the 12th pick in his QMJHL draft. 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.". Arizona has wanted a player like this for ages and Fantilli makes the most sense in terms of a team fit. 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). Clayton Keller joined the team as the #7 pick in 2016. The team's preseason schedule was released on June 30, 2022.[4]. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. Denotes player was traded mid-season. Add his 32 goals to the equation and Wright finished the year with 94 points (1.49 per game). Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. Skating: Below NHL average By Craig Morgan June 26, 2022. Overtime/shootout loss (1 point). Official: We have acquired a 2022 first round draft . Dudas main limitation is his skating. 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. . TEMPE, Ariz. The NHL's trade deadline has now passed and the Arizona Coyotes were very active, making a total of six moves, which were mainly aimed at continuing the team's rebuild through the NHL Draft. Background: Lutz missed most of the season after suffering a fatigue fracture of his lumbar spine but got some DEL games in late in the season. . Adam Kimelman, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Lightning. With the number of high picks the Coyotes have, one option could be selecting a player they like higher than his perceived draft slot. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. 34 and No. 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. The Coyotes have sent center Christian Dvorak to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick. Arizona Coyotes Acquire: 2022 1st round pick (CAR - #27 - Filip Bystedt) [Conditional]* 2024 2nd round pick (MTL) . Kesselring, a 6th-round draft pick in 2018, has not played a game in the NHL but has 13 goals and nine assists in 49 games for the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors this year. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. All Rights Reserved. 11 overall, Maveric Lamoureax, No. 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 . ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. 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. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. 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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average ", 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. 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. And we did that. In return for Ghost, who had just scored his 300 NHL point, the Coyotes received a 2026 third-round pick. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). 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. and a 2021 first-round pick in Carson Lambos, Geekie still . This was a salary cap move, something Armstrong is very comfortable doing at the trade deadline. He scored seven points in 35 DEL games. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. 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. To give you an example of 2023s draft class strength, Dvorsky could more or less have been a top pick last year. What could potentially. Thoughts on the pick: There was always an expectation that Arizona wanted to get bigger in this draft, and after getting Conor Geekie, they get the biggest top prospect in Lamoureux. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. Several teams. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. Hockey the Hard Way? Have the respect of the pick and value every pick. June 4, 2022 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.. Jeremy Langlois, LHD, CAPE BRETON (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average It's without question, that the Coyotes' top prospect in their system is forward Dylan Guenther. 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. 3 Pick In 2022 NHL Draft No views Jul 7, 2022 1 Dislike Share Save SPORTSNET 735K subscribers Watch as the Arizona Coyotes select American. Then, they gave Oliver Ekman-Larsson the nod at the #6 spot in 2009. He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . 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. In the second, Artyom Duda became the Coyotes' second blueliner, followed by Julian Lutz, who could turn into a late-blooming steal. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". 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. Puck skills: Below NHL average Finishing the season with just 25 wins, the Arizona Coyotes turn their attention to a critical offseason for the future of the franchise. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. 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. The National Hockey League sanctioned the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday for violating the NHL's Combine Testing Policy during the 2019-20 season, announcing that the club will forfeit its second . Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. Immediate impact players all around for Arizona heading into 2023. 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 draft pick, and a 2026 2nd-round draft pick. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. 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. If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. 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.