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Arizona Coyotes 2015 Draft Selection Fact Sheet

By Adam Pierce

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The Arizona Coyotes continue their rebuild with the 2015 Draft.

The Arizona Coyotes had nine selections in this year’s NHL draft that will certainly aid in the future success of this franchise. Arizona is a young team that will certainly be a dark horse for the Stanley Cup in the next couple of years. These nine players will have time to develop their skills in the minors before dazzling fans in Gila River Arena.

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As predicted, Connor McDavid was selected first overall with Jack Eichel right behind him at number two. Arizona had the mysterious third pick with a wide open draft board to choose from. After much deliberation, Dylan Strome of the Erie Otters became their guy.

The draft picks include six forwards, two goaltenders, and one defenseman going in to next season. It is apparent that Don Maloney and Dave Tippett are stressing the need for offensive productivity with these selections.

Howlin’ Hockey breaks down the Arizona Coyotes rising stars in what has been a very successful NHL draft for the team.Y

Dylan Strome:

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Dylan Strome poses for a photo after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Arizona Coyotes in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

  • Selected: 3rd overall in round one by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Erie Otters (OHL)
  • Position: Center
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 170 pounds
  • Games Played: 68   Goals: 45   Assists: 84   Points: 129

Nick Merkley:

  • Selected: 30th overall in round one by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
  • Position: Center/Right Wing
  • Height: 5’11”
  • Weight: 187 pounds
  • Games Played: 72   Goals: 20   Assists: 70   Points: 90

Christian Fischer:

  • Selected: 32nd overall in round two by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: US National Under-18 (Notre Dame commit)
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 212 pounds
  • Games Played: 66   Goals: 31   Assists: 33   Points: 64

Kyle Capobianco:

  • Selected: 63rd overall in round three by the Arizona  Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
  • Position: Defense
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 158 pounds
  • Games Played: 68   Goals: 10   Assists: 30   Points: 40

Adin Hill:

  • Selected: 76th overall in round three by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
  • Position: Goaltender
  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight: 185o lłmm
  • Games Played: 46   GAA: 2.81   SV%: .921

Brendan Warren:

  • ŸSelected: 81st overall in round three by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: US National Under-17 (University of Michigan commit)
  • Position: Left Wing
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 178 pounds
  • Games Played: 61   Goals: 19   Assists: 19   Points: 38

Jens Looke:

  • Selected: 83rd overall in round three by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Brynas IF (SHL)
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 174 pounds,
  • Games Played: 43   Goals: 2   Assists: 4   Points: 6

Conor Garland:

  • Selected: 123rd overall in round five by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
  • Position: Right Wing
  • Height: 5’7″
  • Weight: 165 pounds
  • Games Played: 67   Goals: 35   Assists: 94   Points: 129

Erik Kallgren:

  • Selected: 183rd overall in round seven by the Arizona Coyotes
  • Previous Team: Linkopings HC (SHL)
  • Position: Goaltender
  • Height: 5’11”
  • Weight: 157 pounds
  • Games Played: 34   GAA: 1.75   SV%: .936

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