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. . ", VOTE: How would you grade the #Coyotes' 2022 #NHLdraft? 1 ranked player, they got him at third and I think he sets them up well in the long term. After an abundance of trades last offseason, the Coyotes have set themselves up to be major players in this years draft. 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. The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. Lutz has NHL tools, though, and I can see him being a bottom-six winger. "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. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. Chychrun went to the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round . And Armstrong is not surprised by that at all. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. Add his 32 goals to the equation and Wright finished the year with 94 points (1.49 per game). Kelemen was called up by Arizona on Friday. 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. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. 29 overall D Maveric Lamoureux via trading the No. With his hands and reach hes able to consistently maneuver pucks through sticks and legs to create chances. 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In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. Compete: NHL average Skating: Below NHL average If Arizona is picking Dvorsky, they were either too good this year, or Dvorsky was. The Coyotes traded a 2023 third-round pick they previous owned to Chicago for the 94th overall pick in the 2022 Draft. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. But passing on Shane Wright is nothing short of stunning here. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. pic.twitter.com/wqzyQQNiW0. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. More: Arizona Coyotes select Logan Cooley at No. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Jakob Chychrun Trade: Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. .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) by Hockey sense: NHL average While the top prospect in the draft may be forwards, Nemec gives the Coyotes a solid option should they look to solidify the blue line. Compete: Above NHL average Last season, he enjoyed a point-per-game scoring pace, as well as being a force in the WHL playoff picture for the Ice. Cooley lacks size, but he plays hard. 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. No. 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. Puck skills: NHL average 3: imon Nemec. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. With three first-round picks from the 2022 Draft, the rebuild took a big step forward last year. 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. Almost the rest of the draft fits the theme of interesting prospects taken too early. 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 . Analysis: Zlnkas season was ended prematurely due to a knee injury. Cooley was my No. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. Analysis: Langlois is interesting due to his hockey sense. That means the Coyotes will pick no later than No. 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. 2 pick. 2 pick of this year's draft. All Rights Reserved. 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. 2 pick in his WHL Bantam Draft right before his teammate Matthew Savoie. Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the No. However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. But at the same time, there's always something.". The forward also carries a physical presence, registered 67 minutes in the penalty box. He was a top forward at the U18 World Championships. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. 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 draft pick, and a 2026 2nd-round draft pick. 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. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. 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. and a 2021 first-round pick in Carson Lambos, Geekie still . Compete: Above NHL average. c Game will be played at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Grades and analysis for both deals are below. 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. Also yesterday, the Coyotes traded forward Nick Bjugstad and defenseman Cam Dineen to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Michael Kesselring and a 2023 3rd-round draft pick. "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. Jeremy Langlois, LHD, CAPE BRETON (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average Hockey sense: Below NHL average No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. ", 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. 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. For a third-round pick three years out, thats a steal for a team contending for the Stanley Cup. With a right-handed shot, Wright possesses elite playmaking ability highlighted by his passing, as well as being able to score the puck. 87 - Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State Round 3: No. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. 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. He can make highly creative dekes and passes at full speed. Conor Geekie is a big center with really good hands. Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. I find that A-game quite inconsistent though. The Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. Kelemen made his NHL debut Jan. 24, recording a shot and three hits in 10:04 of ice time. Lightning. 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. When he has the puck on his stick you instantly notice him because of his high-end speed, skill and offensive IQ. @bostonpizza | #HomeForHockey pic.twitter.com/HrYG461upL. . 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 . The Arizona Coyotes ended the season eighth in the Central Division with 57 points. Puck skills: Below NHL average 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 size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . Nah, There is Reason for Hope! Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. 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. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). 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. The Coyotes elect to go with Logan Cooley, the top American prospect. The first round begins at 4 p.m. MST time and will be broadcast on ESPN. 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. The first round of the 2022 NHL draft is scheduled for July 7. This was a steal for Ottawa, who didnt have to part ways with top prospects. Try a week on us. Heres where the Coyotes will pick in the draft and who they selected. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. Compete: NHL average As GM Bill Armstrong assembles a colossal swarth of draft picks for his scouting team to dine upon next summer, the Coyotes are on another collision course for the basement of the NHL standings. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. The regular season schedule was released on July 6, 2022. They will hear their name early on draft night, holding the No. 1 pick. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Szuber was named to Germany's World Junior Championship roster twice in 2021 and 2022. Offense is the question in his game. 163. He stayed with the team 11 years serving as captain of the team before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks on July 23, 2021. Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. "Jakob was a . They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". When healthy Zlnka looked like a winger with a very high skill level who could make highly-creative plays and flashed a strong shot. Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. 45 in this year's draft. They also have No. pic.twitter.com/lS7tqE28pp. 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.". Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. In the second, Artyom Duda became the Coyotes' second blueliner, followed by Julian Lutz, who could turn into a late-blooming steal. 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. 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). And we did that. This kid needs no introduction, hes been penciled in as the #1 pick for the 2023 draft since he was 14. With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. 1 pick and one for the No. Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. 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. In 51 games for Team USA U-18, Cooley tallied 75 points highlighted by 27 goals. They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. The Coyotes have three picks in the first round, beginning with No. However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. Source: National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . Shot: Above NHL average. His brother Morgan Geekie plays for the Seattle Kraken. Puck skills: NHL average "Our whole objective in going through this draft is value. 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). The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . 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. If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. Check out their grades and reaction to the team's draft overall and to the team's three first-round picks (Logan Cooley, No. He was a top player for the U18 team as a 16-year-old as well. With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. Shot: Above NHL average. "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. "We had the safe pick, we took Jaden Schwartz (No. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. How do writers think the Arizona Coyotes did? 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. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. 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