Confirmed with Link: [ARI] Ilya Lyubushkin (1 year, $1M) and Kyle Capobianco (2 years, $775K AAV) sign extensions

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[DOTS13]

I like it - gives team more flexibility to move out any number of Demers, Goose, Oel

 

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I think how Capo was treated by Tocchet is probably a real sore spot for Sullivan.

 

[_Del_]

I really don't think Tocc surviving is a given. We're just shell shocked

 

[Schemp]

Are they both 1-way?

 

[Jagged Ice]

Are they both 1-way?

Yep

 

[0point1]

I'm looking forward to more of these

 

[DOTS13]

I'm looking forward to more of these

Lol the pass by Goose was the nicest part of that play

 

[Mosby]

Yep

There's our 6th and 7th D locked up.

 

[TheLegend]

So where does that leave Oesterle??

(unless one of OEL or Goose goes)

 

[_Del_]

OEL-Demers
Chych-Goose
Oesterle-Hammer
Bush/Capo

We might have 25 or 30 man rosters this year if the AHL doesn't play. I don't think it's a problem, and they are obviously working on moving at least one of the expiring contracts and OEL.

 

[LuckyNumber11]

Please dear god give Capo an actual chance this season

 

[Jakey53]

I think how Capo was treated by Tocchet is probably a real sore spot for Sullivan.

Capo didn't impress last year. Maybe it was because he was not fully recovered from his injury. He will have no excuses this year.

 

[TheLegend]

Please dear god give Capo an actual chance this season

Up to Capo.... he played a lot like he was afraid to get hurt again. Can’t blame him but he’s got to block that out. Especially with this GM.

 

[Canis Latrans]

I like it for both. I think Lyubushkin was probably the most improved player within the season. As long as these players have a vet to work with they're fine. Issues arise when they get paired like what happened for a stretch last season.

I don't mind the one-way deals because it likely means Söderström is getting top minutes in the AHL should that ever start back up and he returns from Sweden, and these guys would just be sitting around or we'd be scrambling to loan them out if they were on two-ways. Perhaps they'll do well enough that we can assuredly move out some of the veteran defense at the deadline.

 

[SCT]

Capo’s offensive game is ready, defensive is suspect. Soderstrom is 2 years at least from being NHL ready.

 

[Prarievarg]

Soderstrom is 2 years at least from being NHL ready.

What's this based on? He had a great season in the SHL last year. Didn't look far from ready imo.

 

[Jamieh]

What's this based on? He had a great season in the SHL last year. Didn't look far from ready imo.

Maybe he meant 2 weeks because well the Coyotes??

 

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Capo’s offensive game is ready, defensive is suspect. Soderstrom is 2 years at least from being NHL ready.

Soderstrom could have made the team out of camp last year. He plays a very technical, calm style that isn't going to wow anybody.

 

[TheLegend]

Can’t recall which article is was but the Coyotes have had stayed in constant touch with Soderstrom, doing additional board work drills while at home to simulate what he’ll have to deal with on a smaller NHL rink.

He may end up more ready to play at the top level than we might think.

 

[PettersonHughes]

Is Lyubushkin capable of holding down a regular 3rd pair D role?

 

[Prarievarg]

Is Lyubushkin capable of holding down a regular 3rd pair D role?

He's better served as a 7th D to use against bigger and tougher matchups. He has value to an otherwise very small and soft roster. Has to have among the worst puck skills in the NHL.

 

[SCT]

Is Lyubushkin capable of holding down a regular 3rd pair D role?

Don’t think so. Can’t believe the Yotes resigned him.

 

[rt]

Don’t think so. Can’t believe the Yotes resigned him.

Between this and Fischer I think it’s pretty clear that the Coyotes weren’t going to let anyone go that is both big and cheap.