The Arizona Coyotes have traded defensemen Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a 2016 4th round pick to the New York Rangers for Anthony Duclair, John Moore, a 2016 1st round pick and a 2015 2nd round pick.
The Coyotes are believed to be picking up 50 percent of Yandle’s salary according to Bob McKenzie.
Pat Leonard: The 1st round pick is lottery protected.
The 28-year old Yandle was drafted 105th overall in the 4th round of the 2005 draft by the Coyotes. He carries a $5.25 million cap hit and is under contract for one more season.
The 27-year old Summers was drafted 29th overall in the 2006 draft by the Coyotes.
The 19-year old Duclair was drafted 80th overall in the 3rd round of the 2013 draft by the Rangers.
The 24-year old Moore was drafted 21st overall in the 2009 draft by the Blue Jackets.
Renaud Lavoie: “I think the #coyotes liked what they saw at the WJC with Max Domi and Anthony Duclair playing together. They will when they’ll turn pro.”
Craig Custance: ‘Coyotes really like Yandle. Wanted to keep him around long-term. Were only going to move him for a big deal and got it.”
Bruce Arthur: “So per @DarrenDreger, all Sather had to do to convince the Coyotes to retain salary was send a top prospect and a first-rounder and wheee”
Damien Cox: “That’s just a silly deal for the Rangers. Lose Duclair, next year’s first, no first this year. Seriously mortgaging future.”
Damien Cox: “But hell, at least Ranger fans can know team is going for it now. Worry about future later, I guess.”
David Pagnotta: “Teams have been knocking on the Coyotes’ door for years asking about Yandle. GM Maloney wasn’t willing to move him if not for a huge return.”
Patrick Kearns: “Is there any way Dan Boyle is a Ranger next season?”
David Pagnotta: “Yandle’s cap hit is $5.25M, but will earn a salary of $5.75M next season (which AZ also eats half of). Imagine that, Coyotes spending $.”
Spector’s Hockey: “So, #Coyotes GM Don Maloney FTW? Duclair, Domi and possibly McDavid or Eichel if they get 1st or 2nd overall. Yowzah!”
Patrick Kearns: “The Rangers have literally no interest in 2-3 seasons from now, in my opinion. this is all about this season and next.”
Bruce Arthur: “I think the best thing thing about this trade deadline is the tanking. I can’t wait until Buffalo trades its other goalie and uses a goat”
Keith Yandle
Chris Summers
Anthony Duclair
John Moore