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Arizona Coyotes: Five of the best John Chayka trades

By James Reeve

VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 21: Darcy Kuemper #35 is congratulated by teammates after their overtime win during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena February 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BC - FEBRUARY 21: Darcy Kuemper #35 is congratulated by teammates after their overtime win during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena February 21, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 04: Alex Goligoski #33 of the Arizona Coyotes skates back into his own zone while defending the puck against the New Jersey Devils at Gila River Arena on January 4, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Grabbing a Goose

The final trade on this list finishes off with another trade that involves a defenceman.

When looking at the Arizona Coyotes’ defensive corps, two were drafted by the team (OEL and Jakob Chychrun), one was a free agent signing (Ilya Lyubushkin), one was claimed off waivers (Kevin Connauton) and the rest were all acquired in trades listed here.

This trade was a simple one-for-one deal, with Alex Goligoski heading to the desert in exchange for a 2016 fifth-round draft pick.

Since being acquired by the Arizona Coyotes, Goligoski has earned 92 points (21 goals, 71 assists) in 215 regular season games.

The 33-year-old veteran has blocked 408 shots and thrown 301 hits since arriving in the desert – averaging 22:38 on the ice.

Goose has been a steady veteran presence for the Coyotes and continues to play a vital role in Rick Tocchet’s team.

The Stars used the fifth-round pick from the Coyotes to select goaltender Colton Point – who has been developing in college before turning pro, playing in both the ECHL and AHL this season in the Stars’ system.

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What do you think of these Chayka trades Coyotes fans? Are you pleased with the deals that Chayka has orchestrated so far? What would you like to see the team do at the deadline? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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