Hockey sense: Above NHL average 3. Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. Born in Opole, POL, Szuber is a dual-citizen who represents Germany in international competition. 87 - Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State Round 3: No. The Coyotes now have 12 picks in the 2022 class, including three first-round picks and five second round picks. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . Try a week on us. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. @bostonpizza | #HomeForHockey pic.twitter.com/HrYG461upL. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). Compete: Above NHL average Source: National Hockey League. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. In 63 games with Kingston, Wright was nearly at an assist per game pace with 62 on the season. The Helsinki, FIN native collected 26-22-48, 26 PIM and a plus-five rating in 49 games at the under-20 level from 2020-22. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. 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. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: A empty podium is seen where linebacker Jalen Carter of Georgia was due to speak at the 2023 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2023 in Indianapolis . Shot: Above NHL average. 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. 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. 3 overall pick. In. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. Don't look at it like I got four seconds, we can waste one. 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. 3 overall, Conor Geekie, No. Artem Duda was more of a mid-round prospect. 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. He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . Benson is very much an offense-first scoring winger thats deadly on the powerplay. Hes 6-foot-2, he has very good puck skills and he can skate well. He was the No. Dylan Guenther. With their other first-round pick the Coyotes made a safe choice by grabbing Conor Geekie at 11. The Arizona Coyotes took Conor Geekie with the No. 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. He feels like he should be a top prospect, but Ive often found myself wanting more when watching him play. News: We have acquired a 2023 sixth-round draft choice from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies. (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. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. Puck skills: NHL average He can make opponents miss and also sets up teammates 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. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. For one, hes the consensus #3 pick, and the Coyotes have a tendency to never pick higher than 3rd. 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. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . In their six trades, the Coyotes acquired eight draft picks. In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. 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. Offense is the question in his game. 2 pick of this year's draft. Selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the No. This deal was a win-win for both teams. "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. Lets outline some of the bigger names for Coyotes fans to keep tabs on heading into this season. All Rights Reserved. Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. 27 overall that they received in the deal to. 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. Contract is entry-level. 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. 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 . Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . 29. 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. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. 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 first round of the 2022 NHL draft is scheduled for July 7. His skating isnt explosive but for such a large man he moves quite well. The team's preseason schedule was released on June 30, 2022.[4]. Michkov is cerebral and can almost predict what a defense is going to do, making his offensive zone lethality one of his biggest assets. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images). 1 center of the future in Cooley, with the bigger, stronger Geekie as a solid depth guy down the road. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. Skating: Above NHL average 4 in the 2022 NHL Draft on July 7. Nemec was also a member of Team Slovakia at the 2022 Olympics, where he had one assist in seven games. Overtime/shootout loss (1 point). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenceman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a package of draft picks that includes a conditional 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick. Compete: NHL average General Manager Bill Armstrong says this is all a part of the plan to make this team a contender. The Coyotes will acquire a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, which is top-5 protected. Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. The one omission is Julian Lutz. When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. We have also acquired the contract of forward Jakub Vorek in the deal.https://t.co/BIdqiPsJwg. 94. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. All Rights Reserved. Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. Lawson Crouse scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arizona Coyotes in a five-goal loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Puck skills: NHL average When he has the puck on his stick you instantly notice him because of his high-end speed, skill and offensive IQ. 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. Grades and analysis for both deals are below. More likely, he's a middle-six center. 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. So this for us was the right time to move on.". 215 - Lecitus Smith, G, Virginia Tech 67. The Coyotes have sent center Christian Dvorak to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick and a 2024 second-round pick. With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. Skating: 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. The Coyotes drafted Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. News: We have acquired a 2026 third-round draft choice from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere.https://t.co/xKDdjuTF7A. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. The only saving grace is that all three picks, even if the conditions are met, are in the first two rounds. Shot: Above NHL average. Almost the rest of the draft fits the theme of interesting prospects taken too early. Arizona Coyotes Take Logan Cooley With No. Arizona has the propensity to stay away from prospects like this in fear they will never come over at all I honestly believe this damages a chance of Arizona drafting Michkov if they were to pick #2 overall. 4 to the Seattle Kraken. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. The Coyotes' front office had the most amusing fit for any team at the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal. . Analysis: Langlois is interesting due to his hockey sense. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. They picked up Andrew Ladd, who has two more years left at a $5.5 million cap hit, from . The 29-year-old Brett Ritchie joins the Coyotes having played in 34 games for Calgary this season. 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. Details:https://t.co/OAd6uDNnWM. ", 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. Puck skills: NHL average 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. "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. The Burlington, ON native also appeared in two games for Muskegon (USHL) as well as three games for Team Canada at the 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship. 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. Compete: Above NHL average. Like Shea Weber, Voracek may never play for Arizona. 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. In an article like this, he makes it incredibly boring to talk about him hes simply elite in every category. With three first-round picks from the 2022 Draft, the rebuild took a big step forward last year. 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. The big pieces are on the move. He's a sure top-six NHL center and a first-liner or elite second-liner. After that they went to work adding a lot of big guys who can play into their system. Shot: Above NHL average. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. 199192 . 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The Terms of the Deal. Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). The forward also carries a physical presence, registered 67 minutes in the penalty box. With the groundwork already happening, the fun of the offseason starts on Thursday with the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. Fantilli is a very exciting prospect, but even more so for Coyotes fans. Lutz will be an NHLer and likely soon, and if Arizona can get the right skills coach to elevate the flashy parts of his game, he can be an impact player. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. The Coyotes seemed to panic as their original demands werent met, and the Senators took advantage. 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. And I think with the depth of it, I can see us making all those picks. Analysis: Lamoureux is a huge right-shot defenseman who plays hard. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). 3 Pick In 2022 NHL Draft No views Jul 7, 2022 1 Dislike Share Save SPORTSNET 735K subscribers Watch as the Arizona Coyotes select American.
