The Arizona Coyotes have been a hot topic lately with rumors of a potential trade for the first overall pick. Assuming they keep their 20th pick, however, here’s a breakdown of the players whom will be available at the 20th slot.
Rumors are swirling around the Arizona Coyotes organization surrounding the franchise’s two first round picks and a potential trade for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ first overall pick.
Every analyst around has been pushing the Auston Matthews to Arizona story for a few reasons, with the main one being that it might give Arizona the star its been needing for years in conjunction with a PR win.
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It would give hockey legitimacy in the desert.
But legitimacy would come at a very steep cost and that cost apparently means Arizona’s two first round picks and an NHL-ready prospect. Yikes. Moreover, while Coyotes fans seem to be on the fence over the issue, the organization seems to actually be taking this idea pretty seriously…
Assuming the Leafs and the Coyotes do the wise thing and stand pat, however, Howlin’ Hockey has a short list of players and trade options related to that 20th overall pick.
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