A young top pair defenceman capable of 50+ points easily, who is signed to one of the most team friendly deals in the National Hockey League. His skill set speaks for itself, but it's believed many teams have been worried about his health. Chychrun has never played in a full 82 game season, but despite this he has put up great numbers on an offensively challenged Coyotes.
While there has been a lot of speculation on where Chychrun is going to be traded too, nothing has been set in stone yet as the clear contenders. Tonight though the Arizona Coyotes are in St. Louis to take on the Blues, and the Coyotes PR team made this announcement regarding Chychrun:
ROSTER UPDATE: Coyotes D Jakob Chychrun is a healthy scratch tonight versus the St. Louis Blues due to trade related reasons. F Liam O'Brien is day to day with an upper body injury. Defensemen Victor Soderstrom & Dysin Mayo have been recalled from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).� Arizona Coyotes PR (@AZCoyotesPR) February 12, 2023
According to NHL Insider Bruce Garrioch, the Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are stepping it up for Chychrun:
Leafs and Oilers are among teams that have stepped up their efforts on Chychrun. https://t.co/Zpo2yptmTv� Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) February 12, 2023
According to Kevin Weekes though, it might not happen tonight:
**Keep an eye 👁️ on**
I've been in touch with people familiar on @ArizonaCoyotes D Chychrun's status ; I'm told they don't believe anything is imminent tonight re Trade.
Situation remains fluid. @espn @NHL @NHLNetwork @TSNHockey @DKSportsbook #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/ktZpToEUFw� Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) February 12, 2023
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