It’s been a while since we’ve heard Jakob Chychrun’s name atop trade rumors, especially when considering how he was viewed as one of the hottest commodities ahead of the Trade Deadline. It’s not often an under-25 defenseman with top-pairing pedigree becomes available, but the Arizona Coyotes decided not to move him just yet. That could change, however, as the Columbus Dispatch’s Brian Hedger reports that the Blue Jackets and Coyotes are talking about a deal. While he couldn’t offer Chychrun’s name specifically, he also reminds that Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has said that the team could move their 12th overall pick at the 2022 draft in exchange for a young NHL player with term.
Chychrun certainly fits that bill, signed at just $4.6MM through 2025. It also matches up with the rumblings that Columbus is looking to add aggressively on defense, as multiple reports suggested they were in discussions with the Tampa Bay Lightning about landing Ryan McDonagh. If Arizona acquired the 12th overall selection, it would give them a jaw-dropping four first-round picks in addition to their five second-round picks.
- There’s significant interest in soon-to-be free agent Colin White after he was placed on waivers for the purpose of a buyout today by the Ottawa Senators. TVA’s Renaud Lavoie reports that up to 14 NHL teams have shown interest in White over the past few months, which could lead to a significant bidding war for his services once free agency opens. TSN’s Darren Dreger specifically names the Montreal Canadiens as a team that could be a fit, as general manager Kent Hughes was his agent prior to getting hired in Montreal.
- The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta says the Dallas Stars are looking to add a significant punch at forward this offseason, specifically to add a jump to a line with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Dallas will reportedly be active on both the trade and free-agent markets, looking to be aggressive and squeeze out whatever this core has left in them to try and win a championship. Neither Benn nor Seguin, who are making above $9MM per season each, cracked the 50-point mark last year.
Giroux will go to Dallas to boost Tyler and Jamie!
You’ve said this literally on every single article here that even so much as passively references the Stars. Why Giroux specifically?
When the shoe fits……
I kinda feel like Arizona could have 32 first round picks in the draft and still screw them all up. Or maybe it’s just me.
@The Mistake of Giving Eugene Melnyk a Liver Transplant – It’s definitely not just you. They’d botch a bonus 33rd, too, I think. Unless, they’d trade that “free” pick for a chance to play in a more luxurious and spacious barn, somewhere in the ECHL.
Why would Arizona want to add picks this year, they have a ton already, they need to spread them out some more plus they need to actually field a team next season. Get a player or two and a pick in 2023 or 2024. The guy is young, if he hasn’t asked for a trade build with him.
Unless he has since edited his piece, Hedger did NOT report that the CBJ and ‘Yotes were talking about a deal. He referenced their interest from March and wrote, “If they’re kicking the tires again…it wouldn’t be a stretch.” That is not “talking about a deal.” Maybe they actually are, but you shouldn’t attribute things to writers that they did not write.
FWIW, Hedger also had Chychrun’s age wrong and Jarmo called the report linking the CBJ with McDonagh “100 percent inaccurate.”
And…apologies if you got this from something Hedger wrote/said that I haven’t seen. His most recent article involved both Chychrun and McDonagh and didn’t say anything more.
try reading the linked tweet from Hedger
Tribucks thinking: “Now where is that damn delete feature???? I guess I will just have to change my handle”
LOL!