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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. "Jakob was a . What could potentially. Changed in 2021, the draft lottery only consists of two draws, one to decide the No. It was not a great way for th That means Arizona possesses eight of the first 64 picks in the draft. 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. 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.". But I think teams want to get their player that they want. Artem Duda was more of a mid-round prospect. 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. Lightning. Hes committed to the University of Denver. 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. Maveric Lamoureux has size and decent skating and hands to match, but he was more in the 37-45 range for me. This was a steal for Ottawa, who didnt have to part ways with top prospects. 2 pick in his WHL Bantam Draft right before his teammate Matthew Savoie. Contract initially takes effect in the 202324 season. . Arizona Coyotes have second-highest odds for No. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. But the draft haul last season, as well as what they could do next month, has Armstrong excited for the future. The Coyotes drafted Chychrun with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft. 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. Tracking and grading every draft pick made in the first round of Thursday's 2022 NHL Draft! His last game was Game 5 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final when he was with the Montreal Canadiens and he has been on long-term injured reserve for the Golden Knights all season. Compete: NHL average Below are the Arizona Coyotes selections at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which were held on July 7 to 8, 2022. Don't look at it like I got four seconds, we can waste one. ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The Coyotes take a defenseman with their third pick in the first round with the selection of Maveric Lamoureux. Puck skills: NHL average 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. The skating is a concern and he is on the slower side. A strong forward still filling into his frame, Juraj Slafkovsky shot up draft boards after being named tournament MVP at the 2022 Olympics, scoring seven goals in as many games for Team Slovakia. Yesterday the team made two trades, moving their top defensive players. Background: Matikka had a tough first half between an injury in opening months and a slow start in Finlands U20 league but his production picked up later in the year. Loss (0 points) Background: Langlois played significant minutes in all situations and put up strong scoring totals for Cape Breton, who finished last in the QMJHL. Analysis: Mattika is a tough evaluation. The Coyotes' deals came in three different types. 2 pick of this year's draft. With the pick, the Coyotes take Conor Geekie. Hockey sense: Below NHL average 14), and we swung for [Vladimir] Tarasenko (No. Hes a 6-foot defenseman though who doesnt skate or defend that well, which will be the main questions on him as he advances levels. Overtime/shootout loss (1 point). Offensively he is elite some say he could be even better than Bedard in that respect. 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. Stats reflect time with the Coyotes only. In the midst of rebuilding their roster, the Arizona Coyotes sit at the bottom of the NHL's standings. This kid needs no introduction, hes been penciled in as the #1 pick for the 2023 draft since he was 14. They're pursuing that anywhere from, you know, three weeks out.". ", 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. 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. Benson is very much an offense-first scoring winger thats deadly on the powerplay. 55 - Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State Round 3: No. Puck skills: NHL average Rather than keeping a top-tier player with a reasonable cap hit and holding firm to their original demands, the Coyotes panicked and folded like a house of cards. Early grades for the 2022 NHL Draft are in. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Hes a very smart puck-mover who can hit seams at a high rate and run a power play. "You can do a little bit of that. Per Kristin Shilton of ESPN, the first-round pick is top-five protected, becoming an unprotected first-round pick in 2024 if met. He signed with the Desert Dogs in July of 2022 and has been a pleasant addition to the team. Skating: NHL average Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreypronman, Maveric Lamoureux. They're not waiting for the final day. Michkov, like his Canadian counterpart Connor, is a franchise talent. Geekie can make plays and run a power play, showing good vision and finish from the perimeter. Rumors had surrounded Chychrun ever since, and Armstrong says the team worked hard to find the right trade partner. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. It feels as though the Coyotes could have recouped a bit more for Ghost than a 2026 third-round pick. Like Shea Weber, Voracek may never play for Arizona. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. 1.3K 121K views 7 months ago Watch as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announces multiple trades from the Montreal Canadiens, with the Canadiens trading Alexander Romanov to the New York Islanders for. 3 in 2022 NHL Draft, Corey Pronman writes: "TheCoyotesgot the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. 50 GP). Defensively he projects to have a lot of value as a pro. 2 in the draft last year; the same applies to Cooley, the prospective No. 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. While I didnt list Morden, I think hes got a lot of upside as a big defenseman just growing into his body. This team is surging as of late and are only three points out of the wildcard position. 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. 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. This screams panic decision by a team that already was determined to move on. The 2024 second-round pick becomes a top ten protected first-round pick in 2024 if the Senators reach the Eastern Conference Finals. [12], Legend: 34 and No. The Terms of the Deal. Further, if that condition is also met, then it becomes an unrestricted first-round pick in 2025. 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. Dudas main limitation is his skating. Troy Stecher of the Arizona Coyotes stretches prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Feb. 10 . So I do believe that there's a change in when GMs are negotiating. So this for us was the right time to move on.". How do writers think the Arizona Coyotes did? February 23, 2023 He's an imposing figure on offense and his size makes him tough to play against along the wall. His size and experience in a pro system will give him a leg up this year, returning to Allsvenskan for his second year. This is how you start a rebuild. ", More: Arizona Coyotes aim for European talent on second day of NHL Draft, Adam Herman writes: "If a crystal ball predicted 24 hours ago that the Coyotes would land Logan Cooley at third overall, that would have been tremendous news for Arizona. Four of those picks will be in this year's draft, which will take place in late June in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. 199293 . News: We have acquired a 2023 third-round draft choice and defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Edmonton Oilers.https://t.co/eQujmdweS7. The Jakob Chychrun saga in Arizona has reached its conclusion. Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton scored for the Coyotes, who finished a back-to-back after beating Chicago at home on Tuesday night. After trading defenseman Jakob Chychrun, the Coyotes are staying committed to the rebuild process and their plethora of future draft picks. 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. With that pick, Arizona chose defenseman Jeremy Langlois from Cape Bretton in the QMJHL. Jiricek is also a physical defender who uses his size to his advantage. He was the 17th pick in his QMJHL Draft and was invited to Canadas U18 team camp two years ago. 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. 4 to the Seattle Kraken. 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. Prior to his first season playing in North America in 2021-22, Zlinka competed for Assat's U18 and U16 teams in Finland's junior leagues from 2019-21 as well as the HK Poprad program in the Slovakia junior ranks (2017-19). News: We have acquired a 2026 third-round draft choice from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere.https://t.co/xKDdjuTF7A. In return, the Oilers will part with a third round draft pick. 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 . 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. 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). 199495 . 29. Obviously, you had to sort through all the deals and figure out the best value. Coyotes nab F Logan Cooley in Bleacher Report's latest NHL mock draft, Shane Doan: Work now begins for Coyotes in next phase of arena plans, Coyotes offseason primer: Free agents, trade options and draft picks galore, 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. And yes, Nick and Brett are brothers. Arizona Coyotes: B for the current trade; A+ for Ghosts Coyote career. They also have 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.. Arizona Cardinals 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Round 2: No. "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. Arizona would pick fourth if a team other than themselves or the Canadiens win both draws. This seems like we've been at this for 300 weeks already. 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. 2022: 1 #3 Logan Cooley (F) 1 #11 Conor Geekie (F) . Notes: Logan Cooley, C - USNTDP. In return for Ghost, who had just scored his 300 NHL point, the Coyotes received a 2026 third-round pick. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. No. Hockey sense: Below NHL average The second-ranked defenseman, Jiricek is a righty who carries a heavy slap shot and possesses good playmaking ability on the back end. 199596 . ", Bryan Murphy writes: "The free fall for Shane Wright continues. 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 Coyotes got the player with arguably the most upside in the draft in Logan Cooley. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. 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. 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. With the puck on his stick he can make a lot of tough plays, mostly as a handler but with flashes of playmaking. 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. 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. 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. 131. pic.twitter.com/lS7tqE28pp. This deal was a win-win for both teams. Bedard most recently became the youngest WHL player in history to score 50 goals in his mind-bending 51-goal, 100-point sophomore season with the Pats, and could even surpass that mark this year. Adam Fantilli is the prototype prospect for GM Bill Armstrong. 11 pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Source: National Hockey League. This was an important week for the Coyotes rebuild. But even if you ignore the Cooley/Wright dilemma, they just threw away way too much value with most of their picks. Arizona Coyotes. "Particularly this year, the calls started way earlier. Weber will likely never play for the Coyotes due to injuries. He was a top player for the U18 team as a 16-year-old as well. I find that A-game quite inconsistent though. by The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. 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. The only question that remains now is where this all stops over the next few months. One thing going for Dvorsky is his time playing against men as a 16 year old. His skating is just OK and I didnt see a ton of vision in his game either. 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. On a given rush he has the ability to break a play open due to his speed, hands and strong shot. Conor Geekie NHL Draft grades (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. Cooley lacks size, but he plays hard. The Arizona Coyotes took Conor Geekie with the No. 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. But at the same time, there's always something.". Hes a better skater than his brother and can separate occasionally at the WHL level but doesnt project to do so in the NHL. ", Matt MacKay writes: "Arizona had a slew of first-round draft picks and hit on all three. Arizona chose defenseman Matthew Morden from St. Andrew's College (CAHS) with the 131st selection in the fifth round. ", Adam Herman writes: "In a vacuum, landing Logan Cooley at third overall is a major catch. 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 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. Try a week on us. He absolutely has a chance to become an NHL player if he can round out his game. All Rights Reserved. New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin . Should they remain there when the regular season ends in April, they'll be in a good. The Coyotes have been involved in the following transactions during the 202223 season. Kelemen was called up by Arizona on Friday. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Miko Matikka is 6'3" and has good hands. 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. HARTFORD, CT - New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today the completion of a three-team trade with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes. In addition to their own, they own the selections of the New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks. On Feb. 28, the Coyotes were part of a 3-team trade that was centered around the Chicago Blackhawks sending right wing Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers. 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.". Hes committed to the University of Minnesota. Cooley was my No. Cooley is regarded as an offensive-savvy player who carries skills that should translate to the next level, something the Coyotes could be interested if they dont land the top pick. With the Avalanche still competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, that draft pick has yet to be determined. Analysis: Lamoureux is a huge right-shot defenseman who plays hard. Weber, who was one of the best defensemen in hockey during his career, played 16 seasons in the NHL for Montreal and the Nashville Predators. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Duda played in 52 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva in the MHL and recorded 14-27-41 and a plus-21 rating and added 5-12-17 in 18 playoff contests. I would say his hands pop more than his playmaking. 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. They picked up Andrew Ladd, who has two more years left at a $5.5 million cap hit, from . ", 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. 29 overall). Adding Chychrun to bolster a stretch run was an excellent move. For Arizona this year, Stecher has seven assists in 61 games and 29 penalty minutes. Coming in at 6-foot-2 and 175 lbs, the Coyotes snagged what many experts . 1 center of the future in Cooley, with the bigger, stronger Geekie as a solid depth guy down the road. Updated to game(s) played on March 2, 2023. When Armstrong, team president Xavier Gutierrez and Arizona's front office took the stage to . Hockey sense: NHL average With three first-round picks from the 2022 Draft, the rebuild took a big step forward last year. Shot: Above NHL average. The Arizona Coyotes moved their top defenseman to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, in exchange for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2023, a conditional second-round selection in 2024 (from . 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. They also now have three second-round picks in 2024. I also had Jeremy Langlois ranked in my Top 100, which gives Arizona seven players from my list. If he makes the NHL, I think he likely tops out as a third-pairing D-man. Well Coyotes fans, it finally happened. At 13.5%, the Coyotes are only behind the Montreal Canadiens who have an 18.5% chance at the top pick. Have the respect of the pick and value every pick. And I think with the depth of it, I can see us making all those picks. The first round begins at 4 p.m. MST time and will be broadcast on ESPN. However, the totality of Ghosts career in the desert was a masterclass of how to rebuild. In addition, Arizona will retain 50% of . 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. The Coyotes on Wednesday traded the defensemen to the Senators in exchange for three draft picks, ending Chychrun's seven-year run . He made the USA world junior team as a 17-year-old in a significant role as their No. In part due to him lacking footspeed but in general I find he can fade into the background of games and not assert himself. *Conditions: If Vegas' 1st round pick in the 2022 draft is a top 10 pick, then Buffalo will transfer their 2024 3rd round pick instead. 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. 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. He looked great at the U18, though. The Coyotes reportedly agreed to trade Nick Ritchie and Troy Stecher to the Flames in exchange for Brett Ritchie and Connor Mackey. To be a Coyotes fan has also meant for many years now to be a fan of the draft. The timing seems to be a factor here, with him returning from injury and still getting back into form. 199091 . 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. Contract is entry-level. 3. 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. If Geekie and Cooley turn out as planned, the Coyotes' draft could become an "A" but the players passed over with their third, 29th, and 36th picks could make a redraft down the road the reliving of a nightmare. 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. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. He had 60 goals and 110 assists in 373 career games in Arizona. 1 pick. He also has a hard point shot and is an overall threat inside the offensive zone. 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. 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The Arizona Coyotes have acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Nick Bjugstad and defenseman Cam Dineen.. Kesselring, 23, is tied for second among AHL defensemen with 13 goals and has totaled 22 points in 49 games for the Bakersfield Condors this season. Then, they gave Oliver Ekman-Larsson the nod at the #6 spot in 2009. He shows very good creativity as a puckhandler on his rushes and play from the offensive blue line. The Coyotes are trading Nick Bjugstad and Cam Dineen to the Oilers in exchange for a third-round pick and defenseman Michael Kesselring. He hasn't played for Arizona since, but the 23-year-old has . And I think I think it's just getting earlier, I don't know why that is. The first round of the 2022 NHL draft is scheduled for July 7. Lawson Crouse scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arizona Coyotes in a five-goal loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. 43 overall (from San Jose Sharks) F Julian Lutz, No. He projects as a first-line forward; as a center, he would be a low-end first-line center in the NHL. In return for an elite player, the Coyotes get three draft picks, a conditional first-round pick in 2023, a conditional second-round pick in 2024, and a second-round pick in 2026. It is their first season playing their home games at Mullett Arena. and a 2021 first-round pick in Carson Lambos, Geekie still . This year hes taking his talents to Ann Arbor to play for another big program at the University of Michigan. It was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. 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." "That's a huge thing," he said. So that just helps further stock our picks for future drafts.". 67. 3 overall, Conor Geekie, No. 11 to the Arizona Coyotes for three draft choices, the Sharks used the selection at No. (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. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Coyotes. 32 overall selection (from Colorado Avalanche) and taking on winger Zack Kassians contract from the Edmonton Oilers. Geekie projects as middle-six center with a chance to play higher in the lineup. Arizona selected forward Miko Matikka from Jokerit U20 (Fin-Jr.) with the 67th choice in the third round. Lets outline some of the bigger names for Coyotes fans to keep tabs on heading into this season. 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. The 6-foot-3, 187-pound Matikka posted 19-14-33 in 30 games on Jokerit's under-20 club this season. Analysis: Duda is a skilled defenseman. His season wasnt perfect by any means, especially for a small center in this range, but the upside is huge with Cooley and if he hits, Arizona has a foundational player to build around for years to come which they desperately need. The Coyotes add two high-caliber centers, with Geekie generating elite scoring in the WHL, finishing 2022 with 24 goals and 46 assists.