The Arrogant Worms Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 The Arizona Coyotes built a large pool of draft picks and prospects in the past three seasons. Are they about to go from seller to buyer? https://thehockeynews.com/news/arizona-coyotes-looking-to-bolster-their-roster Under GM Bill Armstrong, the Arizona Coyotes spent the past three seasons rebuilding their roster by peddling veterans for draft picks and prospects . He also weaponized his club's salary-cap space to acquire more picks by taking on the contracts of players on permanent LTIR, such as Shea Weber, Jakub Voracek and Bryan Little. Armstrong's wheeling and dealing netted the Coyotes eight picks in Rounds 2 through 4 and two seventh-rounders in the 2024 draft. They also have six picks in the second and third rounds of the 2025 draft and five in the second and third rounds in 2026. With his club jockeying for a wild-card berth in the Western Conference, Armstrong appears to be changing tactics. According to GOPHNX.com's Craig Morgan, the Coyotes GM is “actively engaged in discussions” around the league that could see him trade some draft picks or prospects in exchange for existing NHL talent. Morgan noted some observers around the league believe Armstrong is “too in love” with his draft picks to use them as bargaining chips to improve his lineup. However, he points to the off-season acquisition of Sean Durzi from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2024 second-rounder. Durzi has already had an immediate positive effect on the Coyotes blueline. Morgan observed he leads the club in time on ice per game (23:35), sits among the league leaders for defensemen in goals with five, and has helped improve the Coyotes' power play. At 25, Durzi also fits in well among the other rising young Coyotes players and the club's long-term plans. Armstrong could be on the lookout for players in the same age group in this season's trade market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I can't not suggest this given the timing of this article... Spoiler ...I hear Corey Perry's available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: I can't not suggest this given the timing of this article... Reveal hidden contents ...I hear Corey Perry's available. Joke would be funnier if Perry was even remotely close to the 25 age range that they're apparently interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Just now, JeremyCuddles said: Joke would be funnier if Perry was even remotely close to the 25 age range that they're apparently interested in. Psh... 25, 38... they're just numbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 They can have Beauvillier or Garland if they want I'd happily accept any of the following or some combination of the following 1st round pick or Dylan Guenther 2nd round pick 7th round pick They can't have OEL back unfortunately, it's a little late for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 C'mon Arizona, let's do a trades backsies https://www.capfriendly.com/trades/players/oliver-ekman-larsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Coconuts said: They can have Beauvillier or Garland if they want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27 Percent Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Have you met Connor garland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Fanbase was peeved when Garland was part of the OEL trade. So you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, 27 Percent said: Have you met Connor garland? Probably not. Dude is so small he even shortens Connor to Conor like some kind of weirdo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Ive often wondered about Garland back to ARZ. Hes had success w Schmaltz. But he’s also playing well w Bluegar and Joshua so … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPA Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Garland + Poolman for a 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 May I interest the Coyotes in one Tyler "Chaos Giraffe" Myers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mando27 said: May I interest the Coyotes in one Tyler "Chaos Giraffe" Myers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando27 Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Bob Long said: Expiring contract, Tall D man what's not to like? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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