Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. An A1 top end center prospect like Bedard has never been seen before in the desert, and would give the Coyotes the best shot theyve ever had at building a championship team. I really wanted to give this trade an F. Chychrun was easily the best player next to Clayton Keller and no top prospects were obtained. By Craig Morgan June 26, 2022. Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. Below are the Arizona Coyotes selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which were held on July 7 to 8, 2022. 1 center of the future in Cooley, with the bigger, stronger Geekie as a solid depth guy down the road. "Our aim was more to acquire draft capital at this point," Armstrong said. Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. The final two top-ten draft selections taken eighth were Peter Mueller in 2006 and Mikkel Boedker in 2008. . Duda also has a hard point shot, giving him various weapons on the power play. 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 . He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. Check out their grades and reaction to the team's draft overall and to the team's three first-round picks (Logan Cooley, No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the No. Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). He absolutely has a chance to become an NHL player if he can round out his game. 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. Like Shea Weber, Voracek may never play for Arizona. Should the Canadiens secure a top two selection, the Coyotes would pick no later than No. All Rights Reserved. "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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average ", Chris Peters writes: "The Coyotes had to take some swings in this draft and I think theyve got their No. 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. He projects as a first-line forward; as a center, he would be a low-end first-line center in the NHL. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. With the groundwork already happening, the fun of the offseason starts on Thursday with the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Coyotes got the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. In. "Jakob was a . 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 . And Armstrong is not surprised by that at all. 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. The Coyotes reached for Lamoureux, and he was not one of my top five available blue liners. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. The puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . Compete: NHL average Source: National Hockey League. 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 . All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. They will hear their name early on draft night, holding the No. After trading their original first-round pick at No. Analysis: Lutzs talent stands out when you watch him. When Armstrong, team president Xavier Gutierrez and Arizona's front office took the stage to . With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. With their other first-round pick the Coyotes made a safe choice by grabbing Conor Geekie at 11. With the Coyotes guaranteed a top four pick, it puts them in prime position to add a top prospect from the 2022 draft class, on top of having two selections later in the first round. 199293 . It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. 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 German winger missed most of the season because of injury and played limited minutes in his 14 DEL games. Time will tell if the Coyotes' scouting has improved or if their player development can turn picks into players. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. 67. In the midst of rebuilding their roster, the Arizona Coyotes sit at the bottom of the NHL's standings. 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. 2 pick. He could become a bottom-six winger and would have been a nice pick in Round 4. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. They want to get it situated, and they don't want to wait to the last moment to do so. Geekie contrasts Cooley due to his massive frame while also having a lot of skill. He feels like he should be a top prospect, but Ive often found myself wanting more when watching him play. The work is not close to over yet they still need a lot more talent but I can see Cooley and Conor Geekie becoming important players for them long-term and at least one more regular coming from this class, if not more. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. He wont provide much offense, but hes quite mobile for a huge defenseman and he plays hard. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. This deal was a win-win for both teams. Moving up in the first round and then choosing Maveric Lamoureux, who would have been available later, was also a bit perplexing. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. All Rights Reserved. "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.". . 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.". 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. Shot: Above NHL average. Arizona chose defenseman Matthew Morden from St. Andrew's College (CAHS) with the 131st selection in the fifth round. 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. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. In return, the Oilers will part with a third round draft pick. He complements the skill they just brought into the organization with high-end physicality. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia Check out myPuckPedia GM Mode to make some moves! All Rights Reserved. ", 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. The 2024 second-round pick becomes a top ten protected first-round pick in 2024 if the Senators reach the Eastern Conference Finals. 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. He was a top forward at the U18 World Championships. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. The Coyotes will play Shayne Gostisbehere and the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena in Tempe tonight. Try a week on us. Compete: Below NHL average With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. ", Mary Clarke writes: "The Coyotes went with Logan Cooley, who is quite the dynamic player. This draft is set to be a big one for Arizona, which owns seven selections in the drafts top 45 picks. With his hands and reach hes able to consistently maneuver pucks through sticks and legs to create chances. The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists. Shot: Above NHL average. Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. 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. For a third-round pick three years out, thats a steal for a team contending for the Stanley Cup. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. 34 and No. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. Hes committed to the University of Denver. 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. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. The Coyotes also have four second-round picks. Kelemen made his NHL debut Jan. 24, recording a shot and three hits in 10:04 of ice time. Age: 18 Ht/Wt: 5-10/181 Drafted: 2022 round one, third overall by Arizona Coyotes 199091 . 2022: 1 #3 Logan Cooley (F) 1 #11 Conor Geekie (F) . Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. 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. This year hes taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for another big program at the University of Michigan. 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. The Coyotes will also get a 2024 conditional second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal. 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 . They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". At the 2021 NHL Draft, Armstrong's first as GM, the Coyotes selected nine players. 1.) Dudas main limitation is his skating. @bostonpizza | #HomeForHockey pic.twitter.com/HrYG461upL. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. 199192 . You certainly look at the draft in different ways. He was also a good player for Russias U18 team but his international play wasnt as strong as his club play. It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. The regular season schedule was released on July 6, 2022. 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. But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. 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. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. Clayton Keller joined the team as the #7 pick in 2016. The only saving grace is that all three picks, even if the conditions are met, are in the first two rounds. The Coyotes also own two . 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. Grades and analysis for both deals are below. "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. This was a steal for Ottawa, who didnt have to part ways with top prospects. 11 overall, Maveric Lamoureax, No. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . 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 . If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. 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. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. With their first selection in the second round (36th overall), the Coyotes. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. Copyright 1999-2020 Arizona Coyotes, LLC and the National Hockey League. The Coyotes rounded their second-round selections by taking forward Julian Lutz from EHC Munchen of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) with its 43rd overall pick. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. Dealing away young assets or draft pick never on table for Flames . 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. Compete: Above NHL average. 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. "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. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. But at the same time, there's always something.". Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. To give you an example of 2023s draft class strength, Dvorsky could more or less have been a top pick last year. Arizona retains 50% of Bjugstad's salary. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. 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. Puck skills: Above NHL average Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. 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. 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. 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. BY LIAM. This is how you start a rebuild. 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. Last season, he enjoyed a point-per-game scoring pace, as well as being a force in the WHL playoff picture for the Ice. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. 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. In addition to their own, they own the selections of the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks. Enter Search Term. 50 GP). 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. Puck skills: NHL average . Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. 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. 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.. For a franchise like Arizona that needs some excitement on their roster, Cooley will provide that and then some for this teams offense. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. The one omission is Julian Lutz. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. With a right-handed shot, Wright possesses elite playmaking ability highlighted by his passing, as well as being able to score the puck. 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. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. TRADE . 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. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. It was not a great way for th 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. "Our whole objective in going through this draft is value. 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. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. Lutz has NHL tools, though, and I can see him being a bottom-six winger. Almost the rest of the draft fits the theme of interesting prospects taken too early. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. 11 overall) Bleacher Report: Coyotes get a D+. 11 pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. (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.