Arizona Coyotes trades under John Chayka and moving forward

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 05: John Chayka of the Arizona Coyotes addresses the media during a press conference introducing him as the new general manager for the team at Gila River Arena on May 05, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 05: John Chayka of the Arizona Coyotes addresses the media during a press conference introducing him as the new general manager for the team at Gila River Arena on May 05, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 24: Michael Karow meets general manager John Chayka after being selected 126th overall by the Arizona Coyotes during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 24: Michael Karow meets general manager John Chayka after being selected 126th overall by the Arizona Coyotes during the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center on June 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

2017-18 Season

The 2017-18 season started off with a bang for the ‘Yotes. They made a rare October trade when they brought in Scott Wedgewood from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 5th round draft pick.

In November they made a trade with the Tampa Bay Lighting to bring in Michael Leighton from the Lightning in exchange for Louis Domingue and Tyler Mcginn.

In December they made two trades with the Devils and Pittsburgh. Then in January, they made a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks to bring in Richard Panik. Later in January, they made a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets to bring in John Ramage.

February had two trades, but I only care about one. The Arizona Coyotes made a trade with the LA Kings to bring in goaltender Darcy Kuemper. This is a trade that will always be viewed as a win in my eyes especially considering Kuemper’s role with the team now.