Analysis: Morden is a big defenseman who skates quite well for his size and can break up a lot of plays. 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. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. Offense is the question in his game. 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 Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes, per a team announcement. Dudas main limitation is his skating. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He wont provide much offense, but hes quite mobile for a huge defenseman and he plays hard. 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. A Coyotes dark-horse draft pick at No. Rounds 2-7 will run on NHL Network and ESPN+ beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. Analysis: Cooley is a dynamic player. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. And we did that. This draft is set to be a big one for Arizona, which owns seven selections in the drafts top 45 picks. 3 overall pick. Conor Geekie's makeup is very uncommon, and if everything goes right, he could be a top-line center. 29. The 202223 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 199596 NHL season,[1] and the 51st overall season, including the World Hockey Association years. Arizona chose defenseman Matthew Morden from St. Andrew's College (CAHS) with the 131st selection in the fifth round. 1 overall pick, Coyotes sign Slovakian forward Milos Keleman to entry-level contract, Arizona Coyotes lose by 5 goals to Hurricanes, Coyotes trade Nick Ritchie in package for brother Brett, per reports, GM: Jakob Chychrun trade probably the best deal for Coyotes, Coyotes trade Nick Bjugstad, Dineen to Oilers for Michael Kesselring, draft pick, Arizona Coyotes trade Jon Gillies to Blue Jackets for 2023 6th-round pick, Voracek, Arizona Coyotes end back-to-back with loss to Stars. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Skating: Below NHL average The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. Dylan Guenther. Several teams. 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. Puck skills: Below NHL average Compete: NHL average Hockey sense: NHL average General Manager Bill Armstrong says this is all a part of the plan to make this team a contender. 3: imon Nemec. 2022: 1 #3 Logan Cooley (F) 1 #11 Conor Geekie (F) . 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. The average player height on the Coyotes is 6'2, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (by a mere 1.23 cm). He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . 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. Adam Kimelman, Stanley Cup Final | Avalanche vs. And it just seemed to focus way before. In. 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. 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. No. Tickets . He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. There's certainly a different feeling when you have multiple picks. "It's a little spotty in some areas, but there's some good players there. Compete: Above NHL average The Montreal Canadiens have acquired centreman Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes, agreeing to part with their highest first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (top-10. 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. If the Coyotes fall out of the top end talent pool at the draft, Benson wouldnt be an awful consolation prize. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. The Detva, SVK-born skater recorded 1-3-4 and 19 PIM in 10 games for the Stampede in 2021-22. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. All rights reserved. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. He looked great at the U18, though. Hes a big man who doesnt shy away from physical contact, which combined with his skill makes him tough to deal with down low and strip the puck from in general. On March 1, the Coyotes traded defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 3rd-round draft pick. . 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. 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. Arizona would pick fourth if a team other than themselves or the Canadiens win both draws. This is how you start a rebuild. Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. Analysis: Langlois is interesting due to his hockey sense. In the second, Artyom Duda became the Coyotes' second blueliner, followed by Julian Lutz, who could turn into a late-blooming steal. The big pieces are on the move. Have the respect of the pick and value every pick. Michkov, like his Canadian counterpart Connor, is a franchise talent. On a given rush he has the ability to break a play open due to his speed, hands and strong shot. Source: National Hockey League. Puck skills: Below NHL average MONTREAL - The Arizona Coyotes selected seven players on the second day of the 2022 NHL Draft on Friday. 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. In an article like this, he makes it incredibly boring to talk about him hes simply elite in every category. 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 . Matthew Morden, LHD, ST. ANDREWS COLLEGE (HIGH-ON). Lightning. ", 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. That means the Coyotes will pick no later than No. by All the hard work is paying off': Desert Vista's Jerzy Robinson among top young talents in the country, Cardinals new GM Monti Ossenfort talks trades from NFL Scouting Combine, Kevin Durant, Suns head coach Monty Williams talk Durant debut after win over Charlotte. Hockey sense: NHL average Hockey the Hard Way? But taking him over Shane Wright is beyond perplexing. Details:https://t.co/OAd6uDNnWM. I thought the Lamoureux pick was a pretty significant reach, but you understand reaching for a player with his size and athleticism. The Blackhawks got defenseman Andy Welinski, a 2023 conditional 2nd-round draft pick, and a 2025 4th-round draft pick from New York along with defenseman Vili Saarijavi from the Coyotes. 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. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Matikka posted 19-14-33 in 30 games on Jokerit's under-20 club this season. Enter Search Term. 1.) "Jakob was a . After an abundance of trades last offseason, the Coyotes have set themselves up to be major players in this years draft. 11 overall) Bleacher Report: Coyotes get a D+. With the groundwork already happening, the fun of the offseason starts on Thursday with the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. By Craig Morgan June 26, 2022. 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. He also has a hard point shot and is an overall threat inside the offensive zone. Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie are Calgary bound, with Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie (yup, you read that right) heading to Arizona, per @FriedgeHNIC. Background: Szuber played all season in the DEL for a top program in Munich. 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. Shot: Above NHL average. 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. On Friday, the Coyotes pulled the trigger on another trade, acquiring Connor Mackey and Brett Ritchie from Calgary for Troy Stecher and Nick Ritchie. Aside from his breakout Olympics, Slafkovsky has had a relatively quiet professional career scoring just five goals in 31 games for TPS in Finland. Previously, Corey worked in a similar role at ESPN. 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. 34 and No. He did suffer a knee injury earlier in 2022 that could play a role in where Jiricek lands. Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. He was the No. Arizona Coyotes: Logan Cooley, C, USA U18 (NTDP) Matty Beniers' high-IQ, two-way game went No. The Ottawa Senators have won the Jakob Chychrun sweepstakes.Ottawa acquired the defenseman from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a top-five protected pick this year, a 2024 conditional second . With his massive frame he can make a lot of stops with his reach, mobility and physicality. Arizona has added two highly talented prospects now at a premium position to go alongside Barrett Hayton in the organization. Hockey sense: Below NHL average Skating: Above NHL average Immediate impact players all around for Arizona heading into 2023. This year hes taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for another big program at the University of Michigan. Yesterday, the Coyotes traded goalie Jon Gillies to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward Jakub Voracek and a 2023 6th-round draft pick. Arizona Coyotes Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Five For Howling ARI DAL 5:30p -390 NYR PHI 4:30p -225 TOR EDM 5:00p -110 NJ COL 6:00p -115 CAR VGS 7:00p -140 WSH ANA 7:00p -200 BUF BOS. 27 overall that they received in the deal to. Cooley lacks size, but he plays hard. The Coyotes will play Shayne Gostisbehere and the Carolina Hurricanes at Mullett Arena in Tempe tonight. (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. 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. Source: National Hockey League, Updated to game(s) played on March 3, 2023. 199394 . While his offensive game isnt that special, Lamoureuxs got great reach and defensive acumen while also bodying players around with his size. Corey Pronman is the senior NHL prospects writer for The Athletic. 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." In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. Maveric Lamoureux, RHD, DRUMMONDVILLE (QMJHL), Skating: Below NHL average They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. 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. 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. "We had the safe pick, we took Jaden Schwartz (No. Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. They also have No. 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). 16)," he said. The Hurricanes added an excellent offensive defenseman who is a puck mover and capable of helping run the power play. They picked up Andrew Ladd, who has two more years left at a $5.5 million cap hit, from . He could become a bottom-six winger and would have been a nice pick in Round 4. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues. The final two top-ten draft selections taken eighth were Peter Mueller in 2006 and Mikkel Boedker in 2008. . There were many moves made before the trade deadline this year and many of those happened days or weeks in advance. Jul 13, 2022 This graph depicts the total/average regular season home attendance of the Phoenix Coyotes franchise of the National Hockey League from the 2005/06 season to the 2021/22 season. He'll be an NHLer and could reach first-line status with a lot of work, but for now, he fits the mold of a middle-six center. 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. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. 87 - Cameron Thomas, DE, San Diego State Round 3: No. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. His brother Morgan Geekie plays for the Seattle Kraken. 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. He's a strong, two-way center of smaller size, but he has an extremely high hockey IQ. 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 finished 31st in the NHL standings this season (25-50-7) and have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs nine of the past 10 seasons. Connor could stand to put a couple more pounds on and grow a few more inches, but he is the next One. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Time will tell if the Coyotes' scouting has improved or if their player development can turn picks into players. 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. On his best shifts when you see a big winger who can dangle opponents and score goals it gets you excited about his potential. Arizona Coyotes: F Logan Cooley, United States National Team Development Program . Arizona Coyotes. At the Coyotes media day at the start of training camp for the 2022-23 season, Chychrun said he and the team agreed early in the 2021-22 season to work on a trade. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. "Most teams, it's money in, money out. It depends on who you get in the bank right off the get-go, and you can go from there. 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. The Coyotes got the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. 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. The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . 199293 . Weber will likely never play for the Coyotes due to injuries. The first round of the 2022 NHL draft is scheduled for July 7. 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 Coyotes drafted Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. Puck skills: NHL average In their six trades, the Coyotes acquired eight draft picks. I dont see him make that many tough plays to his teammates and doesnt impact the game for stretches. This was a steal for Ottawa, who didnt have to part ways with top prospects. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . Kelemen was called up by Arizona on Friday. . 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. He can make highly creative dekes and passes at full speed. ", Mary Clarke writes: "At six-foot-seven, Maveric Lamoureux is a hulk of a hockey player. Either way, he would be a welcome addition to the prospect pool just not the franchise-altering player theyre hoping for in this class. 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. 131 overall, Round 5 D Matthew Morden, No. The Coyotes elect to go with Logan Cooley, the top American prospect. The Coyotes enter the 2022-2023 season with the third tallest roster in the NHL. "We've gone through it, we like what's there in the draft," Armstrong said Saturday during the NHL Scouting Combine. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. 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. 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. Hes played for Finlands U19 team this season and their U18 team the prior season in a notable role. Shot: Above NHL average. The one omission is Julian Lutz. Like Shea Weber, Voracek may never play for Arizona. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. He scored seven points in 35 DEL games. Should the Canadiens secure a top two selection, the Coyotes would pick no later than No. draft pick has 223 goals and 583 assists between . 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. Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Sharks traded No. 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). In return, the Oilers will part with a third round draft pick. 2 pick. 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. The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. His size is the biggest draw, as he stands at 6-7. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. His skating isnt explosive but for such a large man he moves quite well. Thoughts on the pick: In Geekie the Coyotes now add two great center prospects to their organization. 3. 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. Try a week on us. [12], Legend: 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. Arizona will either receive a 3rd-round pick in 2024 or a 2nd-round pick in 2026 at their own choosing. To make the money work, the Coyotes have retained 50% of Bjustad's contract . Arizona Coyotes: B for the current trade; A+ for Ghosts Coyote career. What could potentially. He's an imposing figure on offense and his size makes him tough to play against along the wall. But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. This deal was a win-win for both teams. He was a top player for the U18 team as a 16-year-old as well. Unfortunately, that number also landed them in the next to last spot in the league. Despite his height, Lamoureux is actually a pretty good skater and handles the puck fairly well. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onArizona Coyotes and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. The #Oilers have acquired forward Nick Bjugstad & defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenceman Michael Kesselring & a 2023 third-round pick. The 6-foot, 173-pound Zlnka captured a silver medal at the 2021 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. The Coyotes seemed to panic as their original demands werent met, and the Senators took advantage. 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. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. 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. 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. ", Chris Peters writes: "The Coyotes had to take some swings in this draft and I think theyve got their No.