Skating: Below NHL average Coyotes trade Chychrun to Senators for 3 picks | theScore.com All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 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. His 27 assists ranked tied for second on the team while his 41 points ranked tied for third and paced Krasnaya Armiya defensemen in goals and assists. 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. Ottawa Senators acquire Jakob Chychrun from Coyotes for picks While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. by In their six trades, the Coyotes acquired eight draft picks. ", More: Arizona Coyotes announce regular season schedule for inaugural season at ASU, Adam Herman writes: "Lamoureux is a bigand I'm talking almost 6'7"shutdown defenseman with decent skating and passing ability. BUFFALO --The Arizona Coyotes are planning to use all seven of their picks in the first two rounds of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft, general manager Bill Armstrong said. A teammate of Coyotes 2022 1st round pick Conor Geekie, Benson is poised for another big year in the WHL. 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. Compete: NHL average 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). "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 Coyotes will play Shayne Gostisbehere and the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena in Tempe tonight. General Manager Bill Armstrong says this is all a part of the plan to make this team a contender. Among that group was defenseman J.J. Moser, a second-round pick (No. Arizona Coyotes build for future with trade deadline moves This is how you start a rebuild. That means the Coyotes will pick no later than No. ", 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. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. Four of those picks will be in this year's draft, which will take place in late June in Nashville, Tennessee. Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. If Arizona is picking Dvorsky, they were either too good this year, or Dvorsky was. The Coyotes will also get a 2024 conditional second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal. On a given rush he has the ability to break a play open due to his speed, hands and strong shot. And we did that. 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. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. The question for him is whether he has enough skill and puck-moving instinct to play at higher levels. Arizona Coyotes. 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. 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. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. Arizona Coyotes Pick Logan Cooley 3rd Overall In 2022 NHL Draft 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). To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. He made the USA world junior team as a 17-year-old in a significant role as their No. 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. Age: 18 Ht/Wt: 5-10/181 Drafted: 2022 round one, third overall by Arizona Coyotes The only question that remains now is where this all stops over the next few months. Breaking: Grading the Coyotes Blockbuster Trade Deals The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. Coyotes, Oilers swap AHL defensemen 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. 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. d Game will be played at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. On his best shifts when you see a big winger who can dangle opponents and score goals it gets you excited about his potential. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. Arizona Coyotes: Logan Cooley, C, USA U18 (NTDP) Matty Beniers' high-IQ, two-way game went No. He can make opponents miss and also sets up teammates well. While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. Dylan Guenther. Skating: Below NHL average The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. 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. 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. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. .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. 6 min read Coyotes 2021 top draft pick Dylan Guenther holds a team jersey with General Manager Bill Armstrong Wednesday at Gila River Arena. He's a plus skater, plays a physical game, works hard and has a fierce, if eccentric, shot. 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. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. Shot: Above NHL average. Logan Cooley and Conor Geekie will generate endless scoring possessions, especially Cooley, selected as the third overall pick, scored 27 goals and 48 assists for the US U-18 NTDP in 2022. 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. I find that A-game quite inconsistent though. 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. Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. 27 overall that they received in the deal to. 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. Below are the Arizona Coyotes selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which were held on July 7 to 8, 2022. 2 pick. Last season, he enjoyed a point-per-game scoring pace, as well as being a force in the WHL playoff picture for the Ice. 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). But at the same time, there's always something.". 2022 NHL Draft preview: Arizona Coyotes ready to go live for first in With their other first-round pick the Coyotes made a safe choice by grabbing Conor Geekie at 11. Arizona additionally added a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 second-round choice. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. Adam Kimelman, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. 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. 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. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. 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. Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks Team Names: Arizona Coyotes, Phoenix Coyotes, Winnipeg Jets Seasons: 43 (1979-80 to 2022-23) NHL Playoff Appearances: 20 NHL Championships: 0 (0 Stanley Cup) Playoff Record: 45-83 Record (W-L-T-OTL): 1380-1548-266-181 (3207 points) All-time Goals Leader: Shane Doan, 402 All-time Points Leader: Shane Doan, 972 But passing on Shane Wright is nothing short of stunning here. He did suffer a knee injury earlier in 2022 that could play a role in where Jiricek lands. 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. . Coyotes Select Seven Players on Second Day Of The 2022 NHL Draft 4 to the Seattle Kraken. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. From his seven goals for Slovakia, the winger displays an elite shot and can be a presence in front of the net. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. 2021-22 Arizona Coyotes Preview: Can they stay in Arizona? Bold/italics denotes franchise record. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. List of all the Arizona Coyotes Draft Picks - Hockey-Reference.com 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. 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.