Conor Geekie

Arizona dealt the 27th, 34th, and 45th overall picks to San Jose so that they could take Geekie at 11th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Geekie isn't expected to play in the NHL next season, but he should develop into a top-six forward. "We are very pleased to sign Conor to an entry-level contract," said Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong. "He is a big, skilled, two-way center with good vision and a strong hockey IQ. We look forward to watching his development."

The Arizona Coyotes clearly wanted Geekie given that they dealt the 27th, 34th, and 45th overall picks to the San Jose Sharks to move up to the 11th selection. It's understandable though given Geekie's upside. At one point he was considered a top-three player at one point this past season before he dropped down in the eyes of many. At six-foot, four-inches and 200 pounds, he would have been a top pick 10 years ago, but his skill and pace (what most teams now look for in a player) curb his potential in the current NHL. What Geekie does do well is go to the net and play a strong two-way game. His physicality could be the best among all draft eligible forwards, certainly those going in the first round, and while his point production was only 24 goals and 70 points in 63 games, he was only 17 during the season. Geekie has a very good shot and is a good playmaker with plenty of hockey smarts. He lacks footspeed which could hold him back in the NHL. Look for Geekie to be a top-two center for the Coyotes someday and definitely a top pivot if he improves his skating.