Hes 6-foot-2, he has very good puck skills and he can skate well. 199293 . 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. Overtime/shootout loss (1 point). 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. The conditions on the first-round pick are that it will be deferred for one season if it's a top-five . At the 2021 NHL Draft, Armstrong's first as GM, the Coyotes selected nine players. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Arizona certainly can afford to take a risk after having two other picks earlier in the night, but I don't like reaching for Lamoureux here.". Hockey sense: Above 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. If Arizona is picking Dvorsky, they were either too good this year, or Dvorsky was. The Coyotes will acquire a conditional first-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, which is top-5 protected. (Photo of Logan Cooley: Eric Bolte / USA Today). Duda also has a hard point shot, giving him various weapons on the power play. Michkov is cerebral and can almost predict what a defense is going to do, making his offensive zone lethality one of his biggest assets. He complements the skill they just brought into the organization with high-end physicality. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . He scored seven points in 35 DEL games. 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. 11 to the Coyotes for No. 2 pick in his WHL Bantam Draft right before his teammate Matthew Savoie. 3. ", 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. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. "Most teams, it's money in, money out. Bold/italics denotes franchise record. He also has a hard point shot and is an overall threat inside the offensive zone. Puck skills: NHL average Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. 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. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. On Feb. 22, the Coyotes traded defenseman Dysin Mayo to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2023 5th-round draft pick and the contract of defenseman Shea Weber. 11 overall C Conor Geekie via trading the 27th, 34th and 45th overall choices to the San Jose Sharks (the 27th pick was originally from the Carolina Hurricanes and in exchange from the Montreal Canadiens). Maksymilian Szuber, LHD, MUNCHEN (GERMANY). He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. One thing going for Dvorsky is his time playing against men as a 16 year old. He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . This is how you start a rebuild. Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. 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. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . 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. 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. 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. Hes played for Finlands U19 team this season and their U18 team the prior season in a notable role. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. "You're looking at all times, like, last year, we tried to move him before the deadline, we tried to move him during the year, we looked in the summer," Armstrong said in a Zoom with reporters after Chychrun's trade. 94. 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. The German winger missed most of the season because of injury and played limited minutes in his 14 DEL games. Analysis: Lutzs talent stands out when you watch him. Arizona Coyotes / Unsigned Drafted 2021 round 2 #43 overall by Arizona Coyotes Agency PREMIUM Read complete scouting report from EP draft guide Fedotov wants the puck. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. 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. Arizona Coyotes: F Logan Cooley, United States National Team Development Program . When it comes to the average height of the players on the Arizona Coyotes roster, size matters. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. TRADE . 199091 . With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. 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. No. Nemec was also a member of Team Slovakia at the 2022 Olympics, where he had one assist in seven games. The Rangers got Kane and defenseman Cooper Zech in the deal. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. He was a slight reach at 11th overall and particularly so given that Arizona traded up to get him here. If Dvorsky can work on his offense in high-danger areas, it could really propel his value. They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. Shot: Above NHL average. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Kesselring, a 6th-round draft pick in 2018, has not played a game in the NHL but has 13 goals and nine assists in 49 games for the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors this year. "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. 131. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. I can debate whether Id have taken Maveric Lamoureux at 29 or Artem Duda at 36, but in the totality of the draft, the talent they brought in was quite significant. 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. Hes committed to the University of Denver. d Game will be played at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Aside from his breakout Olympics, Slafkovsky has had a relatively quiet professional career scoring just five goals in 31 games for TPS in Finland. Jeremy Langlois, LHD, CAPE BRETON (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average 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. 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. He's a plus skater, plays a physical game, works hard and has a fierce, if eccentric, shot. Compete: Below NHL average ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. Enter Search Term. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 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. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. pic.twitter.com/wqzyQQNiW0. 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. 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. The 2024 second-round pick becomes a top ten protected first-round pick in 2024 if the Senators reach the Eastern Conference Finals. 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 . Arizona has added two highly talented prospects now at a premium position to go alongside Barrett Hayton in the organization. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. 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. 67. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists. Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. (Eric Bolte / USA Today). 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 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. Corey Pronman grades how the team performed at the 2022 NHL Draft, and details what to expect from the prospects and how they fit into the farm system. This kid needs no introduction, hes been penciled in as the #1 pick for the 2023 draft since he was 14. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. 100 (from BAL) - Myjai Sanders, DE, Cincinnati Round 6: No. 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. For one, hes the consensus #3 pick, and the Coyotes have a tendency to never pick higher than 3rd. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. We have also acquired the contract of forward Jakub Vorek in the deal.https://t.co/BIdqiPsJwg. 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. The top defensive prospect in the draft, Simon Nemec is a two-way defenseman who had 25 assists playing for Nitra in the Slovakia Extraliga. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. 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. And it just seemed to focus way before. 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. Dealing away young assets or draft pick never on table for Flames . 4 in the 2022 NHL Draft on July 7. Contract initially takes effect in the 202324 season. 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. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. 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. In. Heres where the Coyotes will pick in the draft and who they selected. 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 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. Hockey sense: Below NHL average The first round begins at 4 p.m. MST time and will be broadcast on ESPN. 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. 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. Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. He stayed with the team 11 years serving as captain of the team before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks on July 23, 2021. All NHL team jerseys customized with NHL players' names and numbers are officially licensed by the NHL and the NHLPA. And we were looking to do the same here, this will give us a chance for two fairly high picks in the draft in the first round. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. However, the totality of Ghost's career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. 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. For a third-round pick three years out, thats a steal for a team contending for the Stanley Cup. News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. b Game will be played at the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona. Arizona retains 50% of Bjugstad's salary. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. Denotes player was traded mid-season. 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. 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 . 2 center with power play time. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. Langlois would have been a great late-round flier. Changed in 2021, the draft lottery only consists of two draws, one to decide the No. "The Coyotes' anticipated move in 2022-23 from Gila River Arena in Glendale to a temporary Arizona venue raises a number of matters that the league and the NHLPA will need to work through.. The Coyotes reached for Lamoureux, and he was not one of my top five available blue liners. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. 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. How do writers think the Arizona Coyotes did? Clayton Keller joined the team as the #7 pick in 2016. 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. While he's built like a power forward, his style more emulates a playmaker, as he's displayed a soft touch. Enter Search Term. Compete: Above NHL average Lightning. News: We have acquired a 2023 sixth-round draft choice from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Jon Gillies. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. The Arizona Coyotes currently hold the No. In a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona shipped off Shayne Ghostisbehere while Jakob Chychrun was sent to the Ottawa Senators. 3 overall pick in that draft, which will be held at Bell Centre in Montreal. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. He can make highly creative dekes and passes at full speed. 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. ", Adam Herman writes: "In a vacuum, landing Logan Cooley at third overall is a major catch. Puck skills: Below NHL average Pretend you've only got one second. No. He was a top forward at the U18 World Championships. In 51 games for Team USA U-18, Cooley tallied 75 points highlighted by 27 goals. 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. Still, this class is defined by the very top. To give you an example of 2023s draft class strength, Dvorsky could more or less have been a top pick last year. Source: National Hockey League, Updated to game(s) played on March 3, 2023. And we did that. Result: Vegas' 2022 1st round pick is not in the top 10. . The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. Arizona Coyotes is a trademark of IceArizona Hockey Co LLC. And I think with the depth of it, I can see us making all those picks. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). 14), and we swung for [Vladimir] Tarasenko (No. After the top two picks are determined, the remaining draft selections will go based on team records. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (No. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images), (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images). Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. More likely, he's a middle-six center. pic.twitter.com/lS7tqE28pp. (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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The second-ranked defenseman, Jiricek is a righty who carries a heavy slap shot and possesses good playmaking ability on the back end. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. "We just look at different avenues and obviously different points in the schedule to do that, and try and see if you can find a match. It also helps us plan out the rest of our rebuild and adding picks in '24 and '26. This is the first time in NHL history that siblings have been involved in a trade on both sides of the deal. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman, Maveric Lamoureux. He could become a bottom-six winger and would have been a nice pick in Round 4. The blueliner skated in 35 games in Germany's highest pro league and posted 1-6-7, 6 PIM and a plus-15 rating. 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. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. So this for us was the right time to move on.". 2023 however could be a massive year for Arizona, as this draft class is headlined by multiple potential franchise players. Time will tell if the Coyotes' scouting has improved or if their player development can turn picks into players. Puck skills: Above NHL average Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded No. Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. 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