Phoenix Coyotes

Phoenix Coyotes

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Speed, grit, tenacity
  • Blend of top-end talent
Weaknesses
  • Lack of 3rd/4th line wingers
  • Balance at forward position

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

Legend of Players' Leagues
Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Mark Visentin Pro 7.0 C
2. Mike Lee Pro 6.0 C
3. Louis Domingue Pro 6.0 D
4. Marek Langhamer CHL 5.0 D

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Tobias Rieder CHL 7.5 D
2. Philip Lane Pro 6.5 D
3. Jordan Szwarz Pro 6.0 B
4. Brett Hextall Pro 6.0 C
5. Alexander Ruuttu Europe 6.0 C
6. Andrew Fritsch CHL 5.5 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Lucas Lessio CHL 7.5 C
2. Chris Brown Pro 7.0 C
3. Samuel Fejes NCAA 6.0 D
4. Zac Larraza NCAA 6.0 D
5. Darian Dziurzynski Pro 5.0 C

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Henrik Samuelsson CHL 7.0 B
2. Andy Miele Pro 7.0 D
3. Brendan Shinnimin Pro 6.5 D
4. Ethan Werek Pro 6.5 D
5. Jordan Martinook Pro 6.5 D
6. Scott Arnold Pro 5.5 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Brandon Gormley Pro 8.0 B
2. David Rundblad Pro 7.5 C
3. Michael Stone Pro 7.0 B
4. Connor Murphy CHL 7.0 C
5. Maxim Goncharov Pro 6.5 C
6. Chris Summers Pro 6.5 C
7. James Melindy CHL 6.0 C
8. Mathieu Brisebois CHL 6.0 D
9. Justin Weller Pro 5.5 C
10. Mathieu Brodeur Pro 5.5 D
11. Niklas Tikkinen Europe 5.5 D
12. Justin Hache CHL 5.5 D
13. Rhett Holland NCAA 5.0 C

Phoenix Coyotes hope late round picks can develop in NCAA and Europe

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Alexander Ruuttu - Team Finland

Photo: Finnish forward Alexander Ruuttu has yet to break through in the SM-liiga, but after a mid-season trade from Jokerit to Ilves, he could get a bigger shot in 2013-14 (courtesy of Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Thanks to most of their NCAA prospects recently making the jump to professional hockey, the Phoenix Coyotes do not have a large number of European and collegiate prospects. Fortunately for them, the ones they do have continue to get better with each passing season. From adjusting in their freshman seasons to being introduced to the European professional leagues, most of these prospects enjoyed successful seasons in 2012-13.

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Professional players dominate Phoenix Coyotes mid-season Top 20 ranking

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Brandon Gormley - Portland Pirates

Photo: Portland Pirates defenseman Brandon Gormley, who scored 29 points as an AHL rookie, maintains his place atop the Coyotes prospect pool (courtesy of Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI)

The Phoenix Coyotes prospect pool is loaded with players who are already playing professional hockey. Most of these players are playing for the Coyotes’ AHL affiliate team, the Portland Pirates. With the Pirates recently clinching a playoff spot, these prospects will gain valuable post-season experience early on in their careers.

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Team Rankings: Detroit Red Wings deep prospect pool leads the middle group

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Dan DeKeyser - Detroit Red Wings

Photo: Detroit’s signing of Western Michigan defenseman Dan DeKeyser has improved the team’s breakout and transition game (courtesy of Steven King/Icon SMI)

Below is the middle section of the Hockey's Future Spring NHL Team Rankings, the staff's ranking of each NHL team's system based on the strength of the entire prospect pool. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The ranking is done twice a year, with this edition being an update to the Fall ranking.

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Mikkel Boedker emerging from the pack in Phoenix Coyotes’ 2008 draft class

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Mikkel Boedker - Phoenix Coyotes

Photo: Mikkel Boedker, the Coyotes' eighth overall pick in 2008, currently leads the team with 18 points through 26 games so far this season (courtesy of Chris Pondy/Icon SMI)

For the third consecutive year, the Phoenix Coyotes drafted in the top 10 picks in 2008. The Coyotes now have two players from the 2008 draft who are making the most of their opportunities in the NHL, while a couple more are finding their way at the AHL level.

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Hard-working forwards, deep group of defenders lead the Phoenix Coyotes pro prospects

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Brendan Shinnimin (left) and Jordan Szwarz - Portland Pirates

Photo: Brendan Shinnimin (left) and Jordan Szwarz are two of the young forwards that have chipped in at both ends of the rink for the Portland Pirates in 2012-13. (courtesy Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

 
The Portland Pirates are having a successful season, thanks in large part to the influx of young talent. The Phoenix Coyotes’ AHL affiliate features eight rookies, including a few first round picks. Many of the Coyotes prospects that are playing professional hockey play the same style as many of the players on the parent club: a speedy, gritty, two-way game.

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Top Prospects

  1. Brandon Gormley
  2. David Rundblad
  3. Henrik Samuelsson
  4. Lucas Lessio
  5. Michael Stone
  6. Connor Murphy
  7. Chris Brown
  8. Tobias Rieder
  9. Mark Visentin
  10. Andy Miele
  1. Chris Summers
  2. Jordan Szwarz
  3. Brendan Shinnimin
  4. Jordan Martinook
  5. Philip Lane
  6. Ethan Werek
  7. Mike Lee
  8. James Melindy
  9. Louis Domingue
  10. Samuel Fejes

Notable Prospects

  1. Mathieu Brisebois
  2. Mathieu Brodeur
  3. Darian Dziurzynski
  4. Andrew Fritsch
  5. Maxim Goncharov
  6. Justin Hache
  7. Brett Hextall
  1. Rhett Holland
  2. Marek Langhamer
  3. Zac Larraza
  4. Colin Long
  5. Alexander Ruuttu
  6. Niklas Tikkinen
  7. Justin Weller
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