Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). In return for Ghost, who had just scored his 300 NHL point, the Coyotes received a 2026 third-round pick. Denotes player was traded mid-season. No. The Coyotes got the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. 215 - Lecitus Smith, G, Virginia Tech Hockey sense: NHL average Official: We have acquired a 2022 first round draft . 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. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. 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. 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. 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 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded No. Dealing away young assets or draft pick never on table for Flames . Puck skills: Below NHL average 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. Background: Matikka had a tough first half between an injury in opening months and a slow start in Finlands U20 league but his production picked up later in the year. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. But at the same time, there's always something.". I dont see him make that many tough plays to his teammates and doesnt impact the game for stretches. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. 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. 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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average In addition to their own, they own the selections of the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. Adam Kimelman, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. Michkov is cerebral and can almost predict what a defense is going to do, making his offensive zone lethality one of his biggest assets. Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. "That's a huge thing," he said. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia Check out myPuckPedia GM Mode to make some moves! Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. They picked up Andrew Ladd, who has two more years left at a $5.5 million cap hit, from . Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. 29. Arizona retains 50% of Bjugstad's salary. 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. The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists. The Coyotes selected defenseman Maksymilian Szuber, who was a teammate of Lutz on Munchen in the DEL this past season. The tallest Continue reading Howlin' Hockey 0 Compete: Below NHL average 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. Example video title will go here for this video. One thing going for Dvorsky is his time playing against men as a 16 year old. The team's preseason schedule was released on June 30, 2022.[4]. On Friday, the Coyotes pulled the trigger on another trade, acquiring Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie from Calgary for Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie. Hockey sense: NHL average The Coyotes reached for Lamoureux, and he was not one of my top five available blue liners. "You can do a little bit of that. 3. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . 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.". Four of those picks will be in this year's draft, which will take place in late June in Nashville, Tennessee. The Coyotes finished 31st in the NHL standings this season (25-50-7) and have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine of the past 10 seasons. ", Matt MacKay writes: "Arizona had a slew of first-round draft picks and hit on all three. 67. Loss (0 points) He's an imposing figure on offense and his size makes him tough to play against along the wall. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. 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. 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. 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. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a slight reach at 11th overall and particularly so given that Arizona traded up to get him here. 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 Arizona can finally end the drought of awful lottery luck and secure the #1 pick this year, the rebuild will get an insane boost. 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. 2022: 1 #3 Logan Cooley (F) 1 #11 Conor Geekie (F) . 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. When he has the puck on his stick you instantly notice him because of his high-end speed, skill and offensive IQ. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In 2021-22, Langlois ranked among team-leaders in goals (5th), assists (T-1st) and points (2nd) and finished in the top-10 in goals (T-8th), points (10th) and points per game (0.78, T-10th) among QMJHL defensemen (min. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. Arizona Coyotes: Logan Cooley, C, USA U18 (NTDP) Matty Beniers' high-IQ, two-way game went No. Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. 1. 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). While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. He's a sure top-six NHL center and a first-liner or elite second-liner. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. His main flaw, like his brother Morgans was, is his skating. 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. 1.) We have also acquired the contract of forward Jakub Vorek in the deal.https://t.co/BIdqiPsJwg. Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. 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. When healthy Zlnka looked like a winger with a very high skill level who could make highly-creative plays and flashed a strong shot. TRADE . Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. Phoenix Coyotes Future Draft Pick Status (last updated 2023-02-28) Team AvalancheBlackhawksBlue JacketsBluesBruinsCanadiensCanucksCapitalsCoyotesDevilsDucksFlamesFlyersGolden KnightsHurricanesIslandersJetsKingsKrakenLightningMaple LeafsOilersPanthersPenguinsPredatorsRangersRed WingsSabresSenatorsSharksStarsWild Compete: Above NHL average. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . 3: imon Nemec. I find that A-game quite inconsistent though. After an abundance of trades last offseason, the Coyotes have set themselves up to be major players in this years draft. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. 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. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. Lutz has NHL tools, though, and I can see him being a bottom-six winger. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. On his best shifts when you see a big winger who can dangle opponents and score goals it gets you excited about his potential. 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. He looked great at the U18, though. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. Arizona Coyotes ; Boston Bruins ; Buffalo Sabres ; Calgary Flames ; Carolina Hurricanes ; Chicago Blackhawks ; . In. Skating: Below NHL average The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. 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. ", Mary Clarke writes: "The Coyotes went with Logan Cooley, who is quite the dynamic player. (Eric Bolte / USA Today). 199596 . But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. 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. "Most teams, it's money in, money out. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. 34 and No. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. Notes: Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. 16)," he said. Arizona Coyotes have second-highest odds for No. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. Skating: Above NHL average ", 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. 94 overall, Round 3 D Jeremy Langlois, No. "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. In 51 games for Team USA U-18, Cooley tallied 75 points highlighted by 27 goals. Tickets . Arizona has wanted a player like this for ages and Fantilli makes the most sense in terms of a team fit. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Maveric Lamoureux, RHD, DRUMMONDVILLE (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average 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. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. Dudas main limitation is his skating. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. The Chychrun sweepstakes has ended and it was a surprise team, the Ottawa Senators, coming out on top. For a third-round pick three years out, thats a steal for a team contending for the Stanley Cup. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. Puck skills: Below NHL average The Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. The Coyotes also own two . By Craig Morgan June 26, 2022. 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. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. Offense is the question in his game. Overtime/shootout loss (1 point). You certainly look at the draft in different ways. 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. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. 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. Almost the rest of the draft fits the theme of interesting prospects taken too early. 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. Lets outline some of the bigger names for Coyotes fans to keep tabs on heading into this season. And yes, Nick and Brett are brothers. He takes pucks up the ice and to the net often. The 10 total selections in the 2022 NHL Draft are the most the Coyotes have selected in a Draft since it was reduced to seven rounds in 2005. arizonacoyotes.com is the official Web site of the Arizona Coyotes. "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.". In a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona shipped off Shayne Ghostisbehere while Jakob Chychrun was sent to the Ottawa Senators. 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. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. Shot: Above NHL average. 201 - Keontay Ingram, RB, USC Round 6: No. So this for us was the right time to move on.". 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 No. Kelemen made his NHL debut Jan. 24, recording a shot and three hits in 10:04 of ice time. 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. He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. In the second, Artyom Duda became the Coyotes' second blueliner, followed by Julian Lutz, who could turn into a late-blooming steal. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. 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. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues. Skating: Below NHL average *Conditions: If Vegas' 1st round pick in the 2022 draft is a top 10 pick, then Buffalo will transfer their 2024 3rd round pick instead. 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. News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Round 2: No. Arizona Coyotes Acquire: 2022 1st round pick (CAR - #27 - Filip Bystedt) [Conditional]* 2024 2nd round pick (MTL) . However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. 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. The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. b Game will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. Jeremy Langlois, LHD, CAPE BRETON (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average "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. Hockey sense: Above NHL average The big pieces are on the move. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. All of the teams who did not make the playoffs have been entered into the lottery and here are the odds for getting the #1 pick, according to the NHL: Montreal Canadiens: 18.5% Arizona. 131. 1 ranked player, they got him at third and I think he sets them up well in the long term. Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. Analysis: Zlnkas season was ended prematurely due to a knee injury. He could become a bottom-six winger and would have been a nice pick in Round 4. Source: National Hockey League. To give you an example of 2023s draft class strength, Dvorsky could more or less have been a top pick last year. At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. 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). Born in Opole, POL, Szuber is a dual-citizen who represents Germany in international competition. If Geekie and Cooley turn out as planned, the Coyotes' draft could become an "A" but the players passed over with their third, 29th, and 36th picks could make a redraft down the road the reliving of a nightmare. The German winger missed most of the season because of injury and played limited minutes in his 14 DEL games. 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.