Though he nonetheless hasn’t been traded, it seems as if Jakob Chychrun’s time as an Arizona Coyote is over. According to Adam Vingan of Sportsnet, head coach Andre Tourigny confirmed Chychrun will stay out of the lineup “until something happens.”
Notably, Karel Vejmelka will begin tonight. Vejmelka has additionally been the middle of commerce rumors not too long ago, however the crew is not going to pull him out of the lineup like Chychrun.
It appeared as if there was a deal in place for Chychrun over the weekend, however nothing has occurred so far. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet’s “32 Thoughts” podcast right now speculated {that a} completely different contract or commerce state of affairs was holding up a deal (doubtlessly with the Los Angeles Kings). Brandt Clarke, who had his title reported as a return for Chychrun, has apparently been advised by the Kings he’s not concerned in any deal and won’t be traded.
At the very least, it seems as if the months-long hypothesis about Chychrun will quickly come to an finish. The younger defenseman needed a commerce out of Arizona to play for a contender, however normal supervisor Bill Armstrong would by no means rush to maneuver him. If a crew needed Chychrun, they must pay a excessive value that Arizona set.
With 28 factors in 36 video games and excellent possession numbers, Chychrun has definitely made the Coyotes’ job simpler. His play getting back from harm has warranted curiosity, and it seems as if somebody is lastly prepared to satisfy that value.
Remember that Arizona already has an enormous quantity of excessive picks over the subsequent few seasons, and may solely add extra at this yr’s deadline. No rebuild is assured to work, however the administration group there has at the very least set itself up for future success by pulling off inventive transactions so as to add future worth. The commerce of Chychrun might be the capstone to that technique, as a 24-year-old defenseman beneath management for 2 extra seasons at an affordable cap hit is one of essentially the most precious belongings within the league. Risking that return by taking part in him the subsequent few nights doesn’t make a lot sense.
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