Arizona Coyotes Re-Draft Opportunities Part 3

We finish up our Arizona Coyotes Re-Draft series with the first round selections from 2009 to 2014.

In Parts 1 and 2 of the Arizona Coyotes Re-Draft, we re-selected players in the first round from 1996 to 2008.

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The first nine picks gave the Coyotes the opportunity to nab players like Duncan Keith (54th overall in 2002), and Henrik Zetterberg (210th overall in 1999).

The following seven re-drafted players gave them the chance to steal Jamie Benn (129th Overall in 2007), and Erik Karlsson (15th Overall in 2008).

We continue the Arizona Coyotes Re-Draft with the final seven picks of the first rounds from 2009 to 2014.

2009 NHL Draft Selection: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (6th Overall)

2009 NHL Re-Draft Selection: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (6th Overall)

Dec 16, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) celebrates the game winning goal in overtime scored with 0.3 seconds left in the period to beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Coyotes were dead-on with their selection back in 2009. In numerous other re-drafts, Ekman-Larsson would have been picked second overall, behind John Tavares. Ekman-Larsson is the whole package. He can lay down devastating hits, disrupt passing lanes, and even score some clutch overtime goals with 0.3 seconds left on the clock.

OEL will easily be the next team captain for the Coyotes, once Shane Doan hangs up his skates for good. Ekman-Larsson accounted for 23 goals and 20 assists for 43 overall points last season. The Norris Trophy may be his sooner than you think.

2010 NHL Draft Selections: Brandon Gormley (13th Overall) and Mark Visentin (27th Overall)

2010 NHL Re-Draft Selections: Vladimir Tarasenko (16th Overall) and Justin Faulk (37th Overall)

Feb 8, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) scores a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

If the 2014 goal of the year wasn’t enough to grab your attention, Vladimir Tarasenko’s numbers will.This kid scored 73 points (37 goals and 36 assists) last year to lead the St. Louis Blues to a division championship last season. The Blues added an exceptional talent with this sniper, who will be able to amaze fans for many years to come.

The Arizona Coyotes will look to add more depth defensemen with the re-draft selection of Justin Faulk. Faulk is a hard-hitting defenseman who is not afraid to sacrifice his body to make a play. Whether it’s his ability to block shots or his aggressive forecheck, he is vital to the Carolina Hurricanes defensive unit. Last season he tallied 15 goals and 34 assists, as well.

2011 NHL Draft Selection: Connor Murphy (20th Overall)

2011 NHL Re-Draft Selection: Johnny Gaudreau (104th Overall)

Apr 21, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Coyotes missed out on the one and only Johnny Hockey. Gaudreau is one of the better players in the 2011 draft, and was finally selected in the fourth round. Brandon Saad is tempting to pick in this NHL Re-Draft, but one must assume his success would result from his linemates Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. Gaudreau has silky smooth hands, and a very accurate wrist shot. He finished 2014 with 24 goals and 40 assists.

2012 NHL Draft Selection: Henrik Samuelsson (27th Overall)

2012 NHL Re-Draft Selection: Henrik Samuelsson (27th Overall)

Sep 15, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes center Henrik Samuelsson (55) carries the puck as Los Angeles Kings center Dwight King (74) defends during the second period at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Henrik Samuelsson was the best available player left on the board when the Coyotes were on the clock in the 2012 NHL Draft. It is hard to gauge his potential, as he only has three NHL games under his belt. Samuelsson has a good chance to crack the professional roster as a third liner next season. Henrik put up big numbers in the WHL, and could possibly replicate those in the future for the Arizona Coyotes.

2013 NHL Draft Selection: Max Domi (12th Overall)

2013 NHL Re-Draft Selection: Max Domi (12th Overall)

Sep 23, 2013; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Phoenix Coyotes forward Max Domi (15) comes from behind the net of Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) during the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

The Arizona Coyotes nailed it with their 12th overall selection in the 2013 NHL Draft. Max Domi is the future of this team, and will certainly have a league-wide impact this Fall. Domi has been putting on a show in the OHL with the London Knights.

In his career with the Knights, Domi has scored 331 total points in only 244 games. What he lacks in size (5′ 9″, 198 pounds), he makes up in speed and agility. In case you forgot, Max Domi can score in a variety of ways too.

2014 NHL Draft Selection: Brendan Perlini (12th Overall)

2014 NHL Re-Draft Selection: Brendan Perlini (12th Overall)

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Brendan Perlini poses for a photo with team officials after being selected as the number twelve overall pick to the Arizona Coyotes in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Again, it is still early to tell how Brendan Perlini will turn out, but it’s safe to say that this kid has potential. The Arizona Coyotes drafted very well in the 2014 NHL Draft, so a re-draft is not necessary. Perlini continues to impress with the Niagara IceDogs in the OHL. Expect Perlini to have a bigger role in the AHL this year.

The Arizona Coyotes added on to their first round selections with Dylan Strome (3rd overall), and Nick Merkley (30th overall) in 2015. The Coyotes are headed in the right direction, and it will only be a matter of time until their performance is felt across the entire league.

Next: Arizona Coyotes 2015 Draft Selection Fact Sheet

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