.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. Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. February 23, 2023 If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. With three first-round picks from the 2022 Draft, the rebuild took a big step forward last year. For one, hes the consensus #3 pick, and the Coyotes have a tendency to never pick higher than 3rd. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. Notes: But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. 1.) 1 pick. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. July 8, 2022 10:37 am ET With the 29th pick of the 2022 NHL Draft, the Arizona Coyotes selected defenseman Maveric Lamoreaux, which earned a C from our Mary Clarke in her draft grades. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. They want to get it situated, and they don't want to wait to the last moment to do so. He's a sure top-six NHL center and a first-liner or elite second-liner. However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. By Craig Morgan June 26, 2022. In. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. 50 GP). Enter Search Term. 1 overall pick, Coyotes sign Slovakian forward Milos Keleman to entry-level contract, Arizona Coyotes lose by 5 goals to Hurricanes, Coyotes trade Nick Ritchie in package for brother Brett, per reports, GM: Jakob Chychrun trade probably the best deal for Coyotes, Coyotes trade Nick Bjugstad, Dineen to Oilers for Michael Kesselring, draft pick, Arizona Coyotes trade Jon Gillies to Blue Jackets for 2023 6th-round pick, Voracek, Arizona Coyotes end back-to-back with loss to Stars. 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 is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. And yes, Nick and Brett are brothers. Nah, There is Reason for Hope! Hockey sense: Below NHL average He feels like he should be a top prospect, but Ive often found myself wanting more when watching him play. Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. 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. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to their own, they own the selections of the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks. 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. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. "You can do a little bit of that. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. 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. 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. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. 215 - Lecitus Smith, G, Virginia Tech Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. The Arizona Coyotes have acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Nick Bjugstad and defenseman Cam Dineen.. Kesselring, 23, is tied for second among AHL defensemen with 13 goals and has totaled 22 points in 49 games for the Bakersfield Condors this season. He complements the skill they just brought into the organization with high-end physicality. The Terms of the Deal. "Jakob was a . Arizona Coyotes / Unsigned Drafted 2021 round 2 #43 overall by Arizona Coyotes Agency PREMIUM Read complete scouting report from EP draft guide Fedotov wants the puck. . If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. "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. 34 and No. 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. (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. Shot: Above NHL average. Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. 2 pick. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. 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. Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. Age: 18 Ht/Wt: 5-10/181 Drafted: 2022 round one, third overall by Arizona Coyotes All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . Puck skills: Below NHL average 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. Maveric Lamoureux is a towering 6-7, 200-pound defenseman, the Coyotes, secured with the 29th overall pick to shore up their presence in the defensive zone. The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. Add his 32 goals to the equation and Wright finished the year with 94 points (1.49 per game). Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . 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. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. The Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, QC native has played the last three seasons with Cape Breton and compiled 16-47-63 and 90 PIM in 131 games from 2019-22. Grades and analysis for both deals are below. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 4 to the Seattle Kraken. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. Cooley was my No. 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. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. News: We have acquired a 2023 first-round draft pick, 2024 second-round draft pick (conditional), and a 2026 second-round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman, Maveric Lamoureux. He stayed with the team 11 years serving as captain of the team before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks on July 23, 2021. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. d Game will be played at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. 1 pick and one for the No. 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ahead of Friday's deadline, the Coyotes dealt defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere Wednesday for draft picks. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. As a 6-foot-1 defender who is good but not dynamic offensively with OK feet, its hard to see what his NHL role would be, but he has a lot of talent to give him a chance to play. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. The Hurricanes added an excellent offensive defenseman who is a puck mover and capable of helping run the power play. 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. 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. 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). 131 overall, Round 5 D Matthew Morden, No. The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists. 199394 . Geekie contrasts Cooley due to his massive frame while also having a lot of skill. 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. 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 . Shot: Above NHL average. 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. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. "We've gone through it, we like what's there in the draft," Armstrong said Saturday during the NHL Scouting Combine. 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. It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . 100 (from BAL) - Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati Round 6: No. Puck skills: NHL average The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. 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. On a given rush he has the ability to break a play open due to his speed, hands and strong shot. This screams panic decision by a team that already was determined to move on. 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. by 3. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). This seems like we've been at this for 300 weeks already. The one omission is Julian Lutz. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". Arizona Coyotes www.nhl.com/coyotes Head Coach Andre Tourigny Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) Full Cap Breakdown Draft Picks Transactions View All Transactions Cap Breakdown Draft Picks Daily Tracker Historical Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. 27 overall that they received in the deal to. b Game will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. 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. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. Denotes player was traded mid-season. Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. 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. Adam Fantilli is the prototype prospect for GM Bill Armstrong. "Our aim was more to acquire draft capital at this point," Armstrong said. And I think I think it's just getting earlier, I don't know why that is. No. 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded No. 3. This deal was a win-win for both teams. It's an OK trade for the Senators, who are in the . Arizona Coyotes 2022 NHL Draft grade: Corey Pronman analyzes every pick By Corey Pronman Jul 7, 2022 6 Corey Pronman grades how the team performed at the 2022 NHL Draft, and details. 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. The 6-foot-2, 187-pound Lutz appeared in 14 games for Munchen, tallying 1-2-3, eight penalty minutes (PIM) and a plus-four rating in Germany's highest professional league. "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. 43 overall (from San Jose Sharks) F Julian Lutz, No. 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. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. 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. The Coyotes have three picks in the first round, beginning with No. The big pieces are on the move. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. 3 overall pick in that draft, which will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal. 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. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . 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. The question for him is whether he has enough skill and puck-moving instinct to play at higher levels. And it just seemed to focus way before. The Coyotes elect to go with Logan Cooley, the top American prospect. Arizona certainly can afford to take a risk after having two other picks earlier in the night, but I don't like reaching for Lamoureux here.". Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. Conor Geekie is a big center with really good hands. It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. Should the Canadiens secure a top two selection, the Coyotes would pick no later than No. Shot: Above NHL average. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. On March 1, the Coyotes traded defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round draft pick. Puck skills: NHL average But at the same time, there's always something.". The first round begins at 4 p.m. MST time and will be broadcast on ESPN. His shooting is good, but Dvorskys value lies in his puck possession and playmaking ability, he can slow down a game in the offensive zone and extend plays, as well as patiently regulate traffic under duress. 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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. And Armstrong is not surprised by that at all. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. Contract initially takes effect in the 202324 season. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. After an abundance of trades last offseason, the Coyotes have set themselves up to be major players in this years draft. 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. 27, No. The Coyotes will play Shayne Gostisbehere and the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena in Tempe tonight. 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. "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. Artem Duda was more of a mid-round prospect. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. This kid needs no introduction, hes been penciled in as the #1 pick for the 2023 draft since he was 14. And you can really make some hay when you do that as an organization like we did last year, and we're looking to do it again this year. Source: National Hockey League, Updated to game(s) played on March 3, 2023. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). Below are the Arizona Coyotes selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which were held on July 7 to 8, 2022. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. 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. The Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. 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. He wont provide much offense, but hes quite mobile for a huge defenseman and he plays hard. In return for Ghost, who had just scored his 300 NHL point, the Coyotes received a 2026 third-round pick. 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. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. 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. The Coyotes focused on acquiring draft picks at the deadline, which is all part of GM Bill Armstrong's plan to build the team into a contender for years to come, 'I hope you die': Valley teacher finds death threats written on school desk, 'There are no words': Family remembers father, 2 children killed in Phoenix condo fire, Wet weather forces SRP to release water from Bartlett Dam, 'It's surreal. The Coyotes' deals came in three different types. Arizona Coyotes: Logan Cooley, C, USA U18 (NTDP) Matty Beniers' high-IQ, two-way game went No. 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. He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. "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. With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 94 overall, Round 3 D Jeremy Langlois, No. The final two top-ten draft selections taken eighth were Peter Mueller in 2006 and Mikkel Boedker in 2008. . ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues.