Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. February 23, 2023 The only saving grace is that all three picks, even if the conditions are met, are in the first two rounds. He's a strong pick and I would have given the Coyotes an A had Wright been selected before, but I'm not sure Cooley's a better pick, especially since the two play the same position. His brother Morgan Geekie plays for the Seattle Kraken. All Rights Reserved. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia Check out myPuckPedia GM Mode to make some moves! Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". 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. Shot: Above NHL average. They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". Lightning. The Hurricanes added an excellent offensive defenseman who is a puck mover and capable of helping run the power play. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. And I think with the depth of it, I can see us making all those picks. 3 overall pick in that draft, which will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal. 1. When he has the puck on his stick you instantly notice him because of his high-end speed, skill and offensive IQ. 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. 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. 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. 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 . "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. ", Matt MacKay writes: "Arizona had a slew of first-round draft picks and hit on all three. 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. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. 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). Like Shea Weber, Voracek may never play for Arizona. The Coyotes reached for Lamoureux, and he was not one of my top five available blue liners. Tracking and grading every draft pick made in the first round of Thursday's 2022 NHL Draft! Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/lS7tqE28pp. The San Jose Sharks' second-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 17, 2021, that sent, The Edmonton Oilers' third-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 8, 2022, that sent Dallas' third-round pick in, The Arizona Coyotes' fourth-round pick went to the, The Arizona Coyotes' seventh-round pick went to the San Jose Sharks as the result of a trade on July 17, 2021, that sent, The San Jose Sharks' seventh-round pick went to the Arizona Coyotes as the result of a trade on July 8, 2022, that sent Vancouver's seventh-round pick in, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 23:04. Hockey sense: Below NHL average 1.) 14), and we swung for [Vladimir] Tarasenko (No. 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. 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 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. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. 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. The question for him is whether he has enough skill and puck-moving instinct to play at higher levels. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. Notes: 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. 4 in the 2022 NHL Draft on July 7. 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. 87 - Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State Round 3: No. Arizona chose defenseman Matthew Morden from St. Andrew's College (CAHS) with the 131st selection in the fifth round. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. With their other first-round pick the Coyotes made a safe choice by grabbing Conor Geekie at 11. His size, also like the slightly-bigger Bedard, is a little concerning for the NHL, but hes still only 17 and has time to grow. With the groundwork already happening, the fun of the offseason starts on Thursday with the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. "We had the safe pick, we took Jaden Schwartz (No. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. 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. He is an excellent skater, puckhandler and passer who competes hard. It was not a great way for th At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top 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. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. 199091 . So I do believe that there's a change in when GMs are negotiating. Adam Fantilli is the prototype prospect for GM Bill Armstrong. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. Arizona Coyotes: B for the current trade; A+ for Ghosts Coyote career. 29 overall). Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. Dylan Guenther. Contract is entry-level. 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's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. 60) who had 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 43 games with the Coyotes, and forward Dylan Guenther (No. That means Arizona possesses eight of the first 64 picks in the draft. Hes committed to the University of Denver. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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). 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. 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 . 2 center with power play time. Hockey sense: Above NHL average Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. On March 1, the Coyotes traded defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round draft pick. While he's built like a power forward, his style more emulates a playmaker, as he's displayed a soft touch. 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. He lacks NHL mobility and doesnt have much pace in his game. It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. 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. 3 overall pick. Arizona Coyotes: F Logan Cooley, United States National Team Development Program . 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. First they went for the high-paid, obsolete NHL veteran. "Jakob was a . 163. 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. The pace of his game is why I think he will be a top NHL player. 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 pic.twitter.com/wqzyQQNiW0. 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. 4 to the Seattle Kraken. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. 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. This is how you start a rebuild. Shot: Above NHL average. "We got a little bit of a head start when we were able to make some moves last year and put Guenther on the board, and we had three seconds, and now we're going to go back at it this year. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). Cooley was my No. Moving up in the first round and then choosing Maveric Lamoureux, who would have been available later, was also a bit perplexing. And I think I think it's just getting earlier, I don't know why that is. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. 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. 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. From his seven goals for Slovakia, the winger displays an elite shot and can be a presence in front of the net. 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. 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. "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. Then, they gave Oliver Ekman-Larsson the nod at the #6 spot in 2009. His main flaw, like his brother Morgans was, is his skating. ", Mary Clarke writes: "The Coyotes went with Logan Cooley, who is quite the dynamic player. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. 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. 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. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. His skating isnt explosive but for such a large man he moves quite well. Shot: Above NHL average. "That's a huge thing," he said. 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. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. Adam Kimelman, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 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. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. Hockey sense: Above NHL average 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He was a slight reach at 11th overall and particularly so given that Arizona traded up to get him here. The draft will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal from July 7-8. 29. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday, July 8, 2022. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman, Maveric Lamoureux. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. Finishing the season with just 25 wins, the Arizona Coyotes turn their attention to a critical offseason for the future of the franchise. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Try a week on us. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. 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. Puck skills: NHL average "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. 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. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. Jeremy Langlois, LHD, CAPE BRETON (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average 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 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 18-year-old center is the No. Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. Born in Opole, POL, Szuber is a dual-citizen who represents Germany in international competition. "Most teams, it's money in, money out. 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. Chychrun went to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round . The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. In return, the Oilers will part with a third round draft pick. 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. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. 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. He takes pucks up the ice and to the net often. 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. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . Skating: NHL average Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. 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.