"Draft Dominance: Arizona Coyotes Continue to Shape the Future with Strategic Picks. The Arizona Coyotes have been making waves in the NHL draft, selecting nine players in the first round over the past four years. Notably, they've secured four top-four picks, including the highly touted center Will Smith, who was chosen fourth overall in 2023, and Celebrini, who took the top spot in 2024. With center Michael Misa selected second overall in 2024, the Coyotes are clearly building a strong foundation for the future, but the question remains: can their draft strategy pay off in the long run?"

They have selected nine players in the first round over the past four drafts, including four top-four picks -- center Will Smith (No. 4 in 2023), Celebrini (No. 1 in 2024), center Michael Misa (No. 2 ...