With the franchise being relocated to Utah for next season, there aren’t many too transactions coming in the near-term future for the Coyotes. However, there was one today as the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve re-assigned center Conor Geekie to AHL Tucson.
The 19-year-old was the 11th overall pick two years ago by Arizona, giving them another potential core piece up front. Geekie got off to a dominant start this season with WHL Wenatchee, notching 20 goals and 29 assists in just 26 games before leaving to play for Canada at the World Juniors where he had three points in five contests.
Upon his return from the tournament, Geekie was moved to Swift Current who was stocking up for what they hoped was a long playoff run. He produced at a similar clip with the Broncos, tallying 23 goals and 27 helpers in just 29 games; all told, finished with 99 points in only 55 appearances, finishing fourth in the league in points per game. However, the playoff run wasn’t as long as they were hoping for having lost to Moose Jaw in the second round. Geekie was still productive in the postseason, however, collecting six goals and three assists in nine contests.
With the assignment to the Roadrunners, Geekie can now get his first taste of AHL action with Tucson, a team that finished second in the Pacific Division and third in the Western Conference. It should be a good test for him as Geekie will be able to turn pro full-time next season.