27, No. Shot: Above NHL average. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. The Coyotes grabbed him too earlyparticularly given that they had to give up draft picks to make this happen. d Game will be played at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Kelemen was called up by Arizona on Friday. Arizona Coyotes. Compete: NHL average ", Adam Herman writes: "The Coyotes came into the draft with seven picks in the first two rounds, and they used a few to move up to 11th overall. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Szuber was named to Germany's World Junior Championship roster twice in 2021 and 2022. 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. 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. 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. Hes 6-foot-2, he has very good puck skills and he can skate well. With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. Nemec was also a member of Team Slovakia at the 2022 Olympics, where he had one assist in seven games. Should the Canadiens secure a top two selection, the Coyotes would pick no later than No. 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 conditions on the first-round pick are that it will be deferred for one season if it's a top-five . pic.twitter.com/lS7tqE28pp. That means Arizona possesses eight of the first 64 picks in the draft. Arizona Coyotes Acquire: 2022 1st round pick (CAR - #27 - Filip Bystedt) [Conditional]* 2024 2nd round pick (MTL) . b Game will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. 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. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: NHL draft grades: Arizona Coyotes' 2022 picks receive different marks, Popular Mobile Games You Must Play In 2023, Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at PNC Arena. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. 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. 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. 199091 . 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. The forward also carries a physical presence, registered 67 minutes in the penalty box. 199495 . 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. "You can do a little bit of that. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "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. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. Cooley was my No. He scored four points in four games at the U18 Worlds. In return for Ghost, who had just scored his 300 NHL point, the Coyotes received a 2026 third-round pick. Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. 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. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. Hockey sense: Above NHL average All Rights Reserved. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. draft pick has 223 goals and 583 assists between . 1 pick and one for the No. 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. 11 pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. The Coyotes got the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. Michkov is cerebral and can almost predict what a defense is going to do, making his offensive zone lethality one of his biggest assets. Thoughts on the pick: Logan Cooley is the most dynamic player in this draft, with a chance to become a true star play-driving centerman. 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. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. Compete: NHL average. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . With their other first-round pick the Coyotes made a safe choice by grabbing Conor Geekie at 11. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). 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. The Coyotes also have four second-round picks. Benson could stand to improve upon his skating, but will look to this season to improve on his game and cement himself as a top 5 prospect. 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. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. 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. 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. 3 overall, Conor Geekie, No. This screams panic decision by a team that already was determined to move on. 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. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. Loss (0 points) 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. The Chychrun sweepstakes has ended and it was a surprise team, the Ottawa Senators, coming out on top. 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 will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. The second-ranked defenseman, Jiricek is a righty who carries a heavy slap shot and possesses good playmaking ability on the back end. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. ", Adam Herman writes: "In a vacuum, landing Logan Cooley at third overall is a major catch. *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 Ottawa Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional 2023 first-round draft pick, a 2024 conditional second-round pick. Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. Nah, There is Reason for Hope! TEMPE, Ariz. The NHL's trade deadline has now passed and the Arizona Coyotes were very active, making a total of six moves, which were mainly aimed at continuing the team's rebuild through the NHL Draft. 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. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). 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. His season wasnt perfect by any means, especially for a small center in this range, but the upside is huge with Cooley and if he hits, Arizona has a foundational player to build around for years to come which they desperately need. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. 16)," he said. So this for us was the right time to move on.". Benson is very much an offense-first scoring winger thats deadly on the powerplay. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. Arizona Coyotes is a trademark of IceArizona Hockey Co LLC. Analysis: Lutzs talent stands out when you watch him. 2 center with power play time. The Coyotes seemed to panic as their original demands werent met, and the Senators took advantage. 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. Age: 18 Ht/Wt: 5-10/181 Drafted: 2022 round one, third overall by Arizona Coyotes Puck skills: NHL average For a franchise like Arizona that needs some excitement on their roster, Cooley will provide that and then some for this teams offense. The Coyotes elect to go with Logan Cooley, the top American prospect. It gave the Coyotes their only first-round . 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. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). No. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. 29. "That's a huge thing," he said. 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). Compete: NHL average "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. "Jakob was a . This is certainly a pick that is going to be a work in progress, and while I think Lamoureux can be a fine defender, his size is the only thing that screams "first-round." 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. They're not waiting for the final day. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. "We've gone through it, we like what's there in the draft," Armstrong said Saturday during the NHL Scouting Combine. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. With the number of high picks the Coyotes have, one option could be selecting a player they like higher than his perceived draft slot. Puck skills: NHL average 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. Heres where the Coyotes will pick in the draft and who they selected. Ahead of Friday's deadline, the Coyotes dealt defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere Wednesday for draft picks. While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues. Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. 9), who will challenge for a roster spot next season. 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He can make opponents miss and also sets up teammates well. 60) who had 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 43 games with the Coyotes, and forward Dylan Guenther (No. But at the same time, there's always something.". Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. 94. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. The skating is a concern and he is on the slower side. Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. The Coyotes have three picks in the first round, beginning with No. And I think with the depth of it, I can see us making all those picks. 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 . While he's built like a power forward, his style more emulates a playmaker, as he's displayed a soft touch. Puck skills: NHL average If Arizona is picking Dvorsky, they were either too good this year, or Dvorsky was. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. 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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average 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. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the No. @bostonpizza | #HomeForHockey pic.twitter.com/HrYG461upL. Aside from his breakout Olympics, Slafkovsky has had a relatively quiet professional career scoring just five goals in 31 games for TPS in Finland. In. He made the USA world junior team as a 17-year-old in a significant role as their No. 11 to the Coyotes for No. Notes: Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. Background: Duda was a top defenseman for one of the best junior teams in Russia, playing all situations for CSKAs MHL team. Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. It's without question, that the Coyotes' top prospect in their system is forward Dylan Guenther.