Friedman: Coyotes gauging the market on Chychrun

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6. Arizona GM Bill Armstrong refused to comment when asked, but it now sounds like the Coyotes are gauging the market on Jakob Chychrun. I’ve heard the ask is massive, but that doesn’t mean opponents are running away. He’s signed for three more years at a very reasonable $4.6 million AAV and is a terrific player. This is one to watch.​

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[jaric1862]

Why?

 

[The Moose is Loose]

I think it makes sense for them. He's a great player but he's really struggling with that team currently.

I think they're understandably worried that his value could tank and they'd be unable to get a large return in the future if it looks like free agency is in his cards. His value will take a MASSIVE hit if he 20 point season and is -70 or some unbelievable number like he is pacing for (-92). Sure GMs will forgive his performance to some degree due to his team but still those are atrocious statistics.

Sure thats looking pretty far down the line but with the picks the coyotes have acquired its pretty obvious thats what their front office is concerned about- not the immediate on ice product.

 

[sens13]

Wow

 

[Captain97]

Why?

My best guess js that he said to them that either he wants out or out of respect has informed them (or they asked him) its unlikely he will re-sign even though it's a few years out. Giving them time to find a trade with a solid return.

 

[ItWasJustified]

Why?

They've realized their scorched earth rebuild will take more than 3 years and that Chychrun don't want to stick around for a decade long rebuild.

 

[Soundwave]

Oilers should be all over this.

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

Why?

He's the only major valuable asset that they have and the return could completely reshape their rebuild. In the ideal world he'd be there for the next 10 years but this isn't the ideal world. I'm sure the Yotes fans are going to be annoyed, understandably.

The Yotes aren't going to be good for the next 2 years, so it could be a good time to cash in on him, especially as at least 5-10 teams will be willing to part with serious assets for 23-year-old 1D who is on a great contract.

 

[Canadian Canuck]

Jim Rutherford let’s get it done. Can he play the Right side?

 

[Bubbles]

We dumped three contracts on Arizona, what's a few more?

 

[Cloud Over Me]

2022 1st + 2023 1st + Broberg to start from Oilers.

 

[Barnaby]

It makes total sense to 'gauge the market.' They'll ask for the Kings Ransom. If they get it and can speed up a rebuild a couple years then absolutely. If the offers aren't there, then he's young enough and the contract is long enough that they hang onto him. It reminds me of the Rangers McDonough situation except that the Yotes have considerably more leverage with all factors involved. Come at me with 2 first rounders and a high level prospect to start.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

Holloway + Broberg + 2022 1st + 3rd + B Prospect (Safin) + Koskinen for Chychrun + Crouse + Wedgewood

The goalie swap is strictly to make the cap work, both pending UFA's. 1/3 of season over we move a 3rd for that. Seems fair in the scope of the massive trade.

1st 2022 for Crouse. Physical top 9 winger. Pending RFA. An important add for depth especially if Holloway has to go to get Chychrun.

Holloway, Broberg and Safin for Chychrun. Chychrun and Nurse make Broberg expendable. I assume Holloway and Broberg have to be in the deal and add Safin on top. He's big, raw skilled, some decent potential there. Not off to a great start this season.

Hyman - McDavid - Puljujarvi
Crouse - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Foegele - RNH - Kassian
Benson - McLeod - Ryan

Chychrun - Bouchard
Nurse - Barrie
Keith - Ceci

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

2022 1st + 2023 1st + Broberg to start from Oilers.

It's a good base but probably needs Holloway instead of one of the 1sts. The competition will be high for him, just off the top of my head teams like LA, Winnipeg, Chicago, Montreal, St Louis and New Jersey would be in the mix, and that is without teams like the Rangers who might be willing to fast-forward their LD.

 

[dellzor]

Boeser + Klimovich + Jurmo + 2nd

 

[CycloneSweep]

If only the Oilers didn’t have so much cap tied up in Keith

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Would be a HUGE add to the Leafs defense

 

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6. Arizona GM Bill Armstrong refused to comment when asked, but it now sounds like the Coyotes are gauging the market on Jakob Chychrun. I’ve heard the ask is massive, but that doesn’t mean opponents are running away. He’s signed for three more years at a very reasonable $4.6 million AAV and is a terrific player. This is one to watch.​

 

[wonton15]

He is going to return an absolute HAUL

 

[violaswallet]

Going to be three firsts value

 

[KingsHockey24]

Welcome to LA.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

It's a good base but probably needs Holloway instead of one of the 1sts. The competition will be high for him, just off the top of my head teams like LA, Winnipeg, Chicago, Montreal, St Louis and New Jersey would be in the mix, and that is without teams like the Rangers who might be willing to fast-forward their LD.

Hawks dont have assets to get any deal done

They would not be among teams in competition

 

[Zirakzigil]

With that contract, the value back should be sickening for the team making the trade.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

Would be a HUGE add to the Leafs defense

We don’t have the assets to win a bidding war. And even then, how will we fit him under the cap? Leafs committed to Rielly

 

[JKG33]

Welcome to LA.

This. The Kings can beat whatever pile the Oilers fans have been offering.

I'd gladly go Byfield+. Chychrun is exactly what LA needs