I find that A-game quite inconsistent though. On a given rush he has the ability to break a play open due to his speed, hands and strong shot. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. Arizona Coyotes is a trademark of IceArizona Hockey Co LLC. 1 pick. WOLF PACK AND ICEHOGS COMPLETE TRADE FOLLOWING RANGERS BLOCKBUSTER WITH BLACKHAWKS AND COYOTES Feb 28, 2023. *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. Dudas main limitation is his skating. 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. 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. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. Rounds 2-7 will run on NHL Network and ESPN+ beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. Puck skills: Below NHL average 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. They're not waiting for the final day. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. Hockey sense: Below NHL average Analysis: Lamoureux is a huge right-shot defenseman who plays hard. So this for us was the right time to move on.". Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. Analysis: Lutzs talent stands out when you watch him. 27, No. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. @bostonpizza | #HomeForHockey pic.twitter.com/HrYG461upL. 11 pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. The Coyotes have three picks in the first round, beginning with No. Wright has been the consensus top pick for some time and backed it up with a stellar 2021-22 season with Kingston in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Its hard to say with everything going on in Russia what will come of Michkov when draft day comes, plus Michkov is already signed with SKA through 2025-26, which is concerning on its surface. 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. New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin . 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. The conditions on the first-round pick are that it will be deferred for one season if it's a top-five . The team's preseason schedule was released on June 30, 2022.[4]. In exchange for the star defenseman, the Coyotes are receiving a 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round pick (originally acquired from the Washington Capitals) and a 2026 second-rounder. 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. 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. With their first selection in the second round (36th overall), the Coyotes selected defenseman Artem Duda from the CSKA 2 program of the Russian Jr. circuit. Puck skills: NHL average The Coyotes grabbed him too earlyparticularly given that they had to give up draft picks to make this happen. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Round 2: No. Grades and analysis for both deals are below. 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. Lawson Crouse scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arizona Coyotes in a five-goal loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Coyotes also have four second-round picks. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. And we were looking to do the same here, this will give us a chance for two fairly high picks in the draft in the first round. 94 overall, Round 3 D Jeremy Langlois, No. Chychrun went to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round . 1 pick and one for the No. 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. His scoring production saw him finish tied for second on the team in goals, third in points and led the team in points per game (1.10) among skaters who appeared in at least 30 contests. The skating is a concern and he is on the slower side. The Coyotes got a 2025 3rd-round draft pick from the Rangers. 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. 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. 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. In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. 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. 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. Hockey sense: Above NHL average 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. 163 overall, Round 6 D Maksymilian Szuber, National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly announces the Arizona Coyotes #3 overall draft position during the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery on May 10, 2022 at the NHL Network's studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. February 23, 2023 In the second, Artyom Duda became the Coyotes' second blueliner, followed by Julian Lutz, who could turn into a late-blooming steal. 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. He also has a hard point shot and is an overall threat inside the offensive zone. Hes not afraid to fight for pucks and use his size, but also has the ability with the puck to make dazzling passes and set up his teammates. 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. TRADE . Arizona Coyotes ; Boston Bruins ; Buffalo Sabres ; Calgary Flames ; Carolina Hurricanes ; Chicago Blackhawks ; . If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. Still, this class is defined by the very top. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. 100 (from BAL) - Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati Round 6: No. 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. Adam Fantilli is the prototype prospect for GM Bill Armstrong. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. Conor Geekie is a big center with really good hands. 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. 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. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. He feels like he should be a top prospect, but Ive often found myself wanting more when watching him play. Arizona Coyotes: Logan Cooley, C, USA U18 (NTDP) Matty Beniers' high-IQ, two-way game went No. 2 center with power play time. 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 . 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. "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. . For a franchise like Arizona that needs some excitement on their roster, Cooley will provide that and then some for this teams offense. "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. (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. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. 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. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The Weingarten, GER native represented Germany at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship and registered 2-2-4 and 12 PIM in four games to lead the team in scoring. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. ", 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. 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. Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. Details:https://t.co/OAd6uDNnWM. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. The Coyotes' front office had the most amusing fit for any team at the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. 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. 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. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . 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. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. .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. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. ARIZONA COYOTES Outcomes for the Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery; top prospects May 7, 2022, 12:00 PM | Updated: 12:07 pm Shane Wright #51 of Team Red skates against Team White in. The 18-year-old center is the No. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. 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 . 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. Arizona retains 50% of Bjugstad's salary. 50 GP). (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). News: We have acquired a 2023 sixth-round draft choice from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies. No. He can make highly creative dekes and passes at full speed. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. He scored seven points in 35 DEL games. But I think teams want to get their player that they want. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). He's an imposing figure on offense and his size makes him tough to play against along the wall. The Coyotes also have one new pick in the 2024 Draft, one new pick in the 2025 Draft, and two new picks in the 2026 Draft. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. 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. 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. His size is the biggest draw, as he stands at 6-7. In. "We had the safe pick, we took Jaden Schwartz (No. He scored four points in four games at the U18 Worlds. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia Check out myPuckPedia GM Mode to make some moves! To be a Coyotes fan has also meant for many years now to be a fan of the draft. Four of those picks will be in this year's draft, which will take place in late June in Nashville, Tennessee. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. Analysis: Geekie has drawn a lot of interest from NHL teams because hes a 6-foot-3 center with a high skill level. by Ahead of Friday's deadline, the Coyotes dealt defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere Wednesday for draft picks. 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. 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. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. Overall, the Coyotes got one great player, two good ones and a collection of depth prospects who will likely result in an NHLer or two. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}Win (2 points) And I think I think it's just getting earlier, I don't know why that is. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. The blueliner skated in 35 games in Germany's highest pro league and posted 1-6-7, 6 PIM and a plus-15 rating. Lightning. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. Arizona Coyotes Salary Cap, Draft Picks, and Player Contracts - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps ARIZONA COYOTES PROJECTED CAP HIT : $64,293,696 PROJECTED LTIR USED : $0 PROJECTED CAP SPACE : $18,206,304 CURRENT CAP SPACE : $60,145,826 DEADLINE CAP SPACE : $80,194,434 TODAY'S CAP HIT : $63,727,958 ROSTER SIZE: 22/23 CONTRACTS: 44/50 This screams panic decision by a team that already was determined to move on. Geekie contrasts Cooley due to his massive frame while also having a lot of skill. Hockey the Hard Way? 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. 3: imon Nemec. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . He projects as a first-line forward; as a center, he would be a low-end first-line center in the NHL. 29. We're still in the rebuild mode and next year, we're still in that mold, so there are opportunities for us next year to kind of take advantage of the market again and obviously, take back bad contracts as we've done in the previous two years.". It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. He was a top forward at the U18 World Championships. 2 pick. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. 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. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. After trading their original first-round pick at No. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. We have also acquired the contract of forward Jakub Vorek in the deal.https://t.co/BIdqiPsJwg. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. For one, hes the consensus #3 pick, and the Coyotes have a tendency to never pick higher than 3rd. First they went for the high-paid, obsolete NHL veteran. 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). On his best shifts when you see a big winger who can dangle opponents and score goals it gets you excited about his potential. Arizona currently sits second last in the league standings, which would give the franchise a 12.1 per cent chance of selecting first overall in this year's draft. Compete: NHL average. He is an excellent skater, puckhandler and passer who competes hard. ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. The first trade of the draft resulted in Arizona moving up from 27th to 11th, swapping picks with San Jose to acquire center Conor Geekie. 3 overall pick in that draft, which will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal. Benson is very much an offense-first scoring winger thats deadly on the powerplay. 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 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. Nah, There is Reason for Hope! . 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. He did suffer a knee injury earlier in 2022 that could play a role in where Jiricek lands. 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. When he has the puck on his stick you instantly notice him because of his high-end speed, skill and offensive IQ. 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. "You can do a little bit of that. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. And it just seemed to focus way before. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. 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. 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. 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. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. The forward also carries a physical presence, registered 67 minutes in the penalty box. He was also a good player for Russias U18 team but his international play wasnt as strong as his club play. He was a top player for the U18 team as a 16-year-old as well. Weber will likely never play for the Coyotes due to injuries. 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. Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. 3. Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. Puck skills: NHL average So I do believe that there's a change in when GMs are negotiating. Compete: Above NHL average. 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 . 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. Chemistry with Geekie isnt nothing, and a top end offensive talent could pair nicely with the likes of Geunther and Cooley, the more high-end skilled prospects in the Coyotes pipeline. It's without question, that the Coyotes' top prospect in their system is forward Dylan Guenther. Hockey sense: Below NHL average Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. "Our aim was more to acquire draft capital at this point," Armstrong said. b Game will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues. Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. 3 overall, Conor Geekie, No. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . But passing on Shane Wright is nothing short of stunning here. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. 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. 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. Also, two of the three picks are conditioned. The 202223 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 199596 NHL season,[1] and the 51st overall season, including the World Hockey Association years. Well Coyotes fans, it finally happened. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. Skating: Above NHL average 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. All Rights Reserved. 131. The Coyotes will acquire a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, which is top-5 protected. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. Puck skills: Below NHL average "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. 199293 . 45 in this year's draft. 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. 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 Coyotes have second-highest odds for No. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. 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. In a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona shipped off Shayne Ghostisbehere while Jakob Chychrun was sent to the Ottawa Senators. 1. 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. 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. 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. He's a plus skater, plays a physical game, works hard and has a fierce, if eccentric, shot. He lacks NHL mobility and doesnt have much pace in his game. 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.