The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists. Prior to his first season playing in North America in 2021-22, Zlinka competed for Assat's U18 and U16 teams in Finland's junior leagues from 2019-21 as well as the HK Poprad program in the Slovakia junior ranks (2017-19). In return for an elite player, the Coyotes get three draft picks, a conditional first-round pick in 2023, a conditional second-round pick in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2026. 36 overall (from Philadelphia Flyers) D Artem Duda, No. However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. The Blackhawks got defenseman Andy Welinski, a 2023 conditional 2nd-round draft pick, and a 2025 4th-round draft pick from New York along with defenseman Vili Saarijavi from the Coyotes. The 6-foot, 173-pound Zlnka captured a silver medal at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. 1 center of the future in Cooley, with the bigger, stronger Geekie as a solid depth guy down the road. 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 . At the 2021 NHL Draft, Armstrong's first as GM, the Coyotes selected nine players. 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. Don't look at it like I got four seconds, we can waste one. 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. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . All picks and predictions are suggestions only. And yes, Nick and Brett are brothers. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. His main flaw, like his brother Morgans was, is his skating. 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. Arizona Coyotes is a trademark of IceArizona Hockey Co LLC. 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. 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. 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But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. ", Matt MacKay writes: "Arizona had a slew of first-round draft picks and hit on all three. Hockey sense: NHL average Puck skills: NHL average 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. "Most teams, it's money in, money out. I also had Jeremy Langlois ranked in my Top 100, which gives Arizona seven players from my list. He scored four points in four games at the U18 Worlds. Hes played for Finlands U19 team this season and their U18 team the prior season in a notable role. 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. 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. 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. Arizona Coyotes Acquire: 2022 1st round pick (CAR - #27 - Filip Bystedt) [Conditional]* 2024 2nd round pick (MTL) . 199596 . 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. Kelemen made his NHL debut Jan. 24, recording a shot and three hits in 10:04 of ice time. To be a Coyotes fan has also meant for many years now to be a fan of the draft. For taking on his $4.5 million cap hit these past two seasons, the Coyotes were rewarded with a second-round pick in 2022, a seventh-round pick in 2022, two strong seasons of play from Ghost, and now a 2026 third-round pick. Maveric Lamoureux, RHD, DRUMMONDVILLE (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average 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. Skating: Below NHL average All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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 (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. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. WOLF PACK AND ICEHOGS COMPLETE TRADE FOLLOWING RANGERS BLOCKBUSTER WITH BLACKHAWKS AND COYOTES Feb 28, 2023. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . 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. 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. 10 pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Ritchie has 181 points (80 goals, 101 assists) in 465 regular-season games with the Coyotes, Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins . Changed in 2021, the draft lottery only consists of two draws, one to decide the No. 1 ranked player, they got him at third and I think he sets them up well in the long term. "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. Aside from his breakout Olympics, Slafkovsky has had a relatively quiet professional career scoring just five goals in 31 games for TPS in Finland. The Coyotes also have four second-round picks. 87 - Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State Round 3: No. That means Arizona possesses eight of the first 64 picks in the draft. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. 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. 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. Moving up in the first round and then choosing Maveric Lamoureux, who would have been available later, was also a bit perplexing. 94. 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. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. Hockey sense: Below NHL average The puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. 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. 3. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). This screams panic decision by a team that already was determined to move on. 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. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Jakob Chychrun Trade: Still, this class is defined by the very top. 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 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. Compete: NHL average. 2 overall North American draft prospect on NHL.com only behind center Shane Wright from Canada, who went No. Check out their grades and reaction to the team's draft overall and to the team's three first-round picks (Logan Cooley, No. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Szuber was named to Germany's World Junior Championship roster twice in 2021 and 2022. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Round 2: No. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. "Our aim was more to acquire draft capital at this point," Armstrong said. Analysis: Geekie has drawn a lot of interest from NHL teams because hes a 6-foot-3 center with a high skill level. Geekie contrasts Cooley due to his massive frame while also having a lot of skill. Puck skills: Below NHL average Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. Arizona Coyotes Draftpicks | Puckpedia Check out myPuckPedia GM Mode to make some moves! The first round of the 2022 NHL draft is scheduled for July 7. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). The only saving grace is that all three picks, even if the conditions are met, are in the first two rounds. Dylan Guenther. 163. The pace of his game is why I think he will be a top NHL player. But I think teams want to get their player that they want. 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. In. 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Hes committed to the University of Denver. 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. Compete: Above NHL average. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). 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). 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. He lacks NHL mobility and doesnt have much pace in his game. Heres where the Coyotes will pick in the draft and who they selected. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. 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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. The Coyotes had been working on a trade for Chychrun for almost two full seasons. 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. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. By sending forward Jakub Voracek and a sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft to the Arizona Coyotes, Columbus was able to acquire Jon Gillies. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. 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. The conditions on the first-round pick are that it will be deferred for one season if it's a top-five . The German winger missed most of the season because of injury and played limited minutes in his 14 DEL games. 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. Miko Matikka, RW, JOKERIT JR. (FINLAND-JR.), Skating: Below NHL average He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. ", 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. 2022: 1 #3 Logan Cooley (F) 1 #11 Conor Geekie (F) . 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. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. The Coyotes will also get a 2024 conditional second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal. The question for him is whether he has enough skill and puck-moving instinct to play at higher levels. 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. 1.) 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. 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. News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. "Our whole objective in going through this draft is value. 3: imon Nemec. 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. 100 (from BAL) - Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati Round 6: No. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. For a franchise like Arizona that needs some excitement on their roster, Cooley will provide that and then some for this teams offense. 131. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. 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. . 67. Benson is very much an offense-first scoring winger thats deadly on the powerplay. The Arizona Coyotes took Conor Geekie with the No. Also, two of the three picks are conditioned. 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. First they went for the high-paid, obsolete NHL veteran. [12], Legend: Hockey the Hard Way? He complements the skill they just brought into the organization with high-end physicality. And Armstrong is not surprised by that at all. He also has a hard point shot and is an overall threat inside the offensive zone. 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. On Feb. 28, the Coyotes were part of a 3-team trade that was centered around the Chicago Blackhawks sending right wing Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers. They want to get it situated, and they don't want to wait to the last moment to do so. "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. With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. More likely, he's a middle-six center. 199091 . 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). TRADE . 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. They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". 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. 3. All rights reserved. Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. Puck skills: NHL average Time will tell if the Coyotes' scouting has improved or if their player development can turn picks into players. "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. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. 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. Wright made an impact with the Canadian National Team as well, scoring nine goals in five games at the 2021 IIHF U-18 World Championship. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. 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. Compete: Above NHL average 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. .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) The Terms of the Deal. "Jakob was a . Tracking and grading every draft pick made in the first round of Thursday's 2022 NHL Draft! Phoenix Coyotes Future Draft Pick Status (last updated 2023-02-28) Team AvalancheBlackhawksBlue JacketsBluesBruinsCanadiensCanucksCapitalsCoyotesDevilsDucksFlamesFlyersGolden KnightsHurricanesIslandersJetsKingsKrakenLightningMaple LeafsOilersPanthersPenguinsPredatorsRangersRed WingsSabresSenatorsSharksStarsWild But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. Arizona Coyotes have second-highest odds for No. 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 . Arizona Coyotes www.nhl.com/coyotes Head Coach Andre Tourigny Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL) Full Cap Breakdown Draft Picks Transactions View All Transactions Cap Breakdown Draft Picks Daily Tracker Historical Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks 29 overall). Hockey sense: NHL average When healthy Zlnka looked like a winger with a very high skill level who could make highly-creative plays and flashed a strong shot. 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. The Coyotes also own two . Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. 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 #Oilers have acquired forward Nick Bjugstad & defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenceman Michael Kesselring & a 2023 third-round pick. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . When Armstrong, team president Xavier Gutierrez and Arizona's front office took the stage to .