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Arizona Coyotes trade tracker: Coyotes swap Ritchie brothers in deal with Flames

jenna ortiz, arizona republic
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Ritchie (12) celebrates his goal scored against the Anaheim Ducks with defenseman J.J. Moser (90) and center Travis Boyd (72) during the first period at Honda Center on Jan. 28, 2023, in Anaheim.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Nick Ritchie (12) celebrates his goal scored against the Anaheim Ducks with defenseman J.J. Moser (90) and center Travis Boyd (72) during the first period at Honda Center on Jan. 28, 2023, in Anaheim.

The Arizona Coyotes have acquired defenseman Connor Mackey and forward Brett Ritchie from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Troy Stecher and forward Nick Ritchie Friday.

Brett Ritchie is the older brother of Nick Ritchie and recorded six goals and two assists in 34 games this season. Mackey has two goals and one assist in 10 games this season.

Stecher tallied seven assists in 61 games this season. Nick Ritchie had nine goals, including four on the power play, and amassed 21 points in 58 games this season.

Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad (17) dumps the puck in against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the second period at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Feb. 15, 2023.
Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad (17) dumps the puck in against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the second period at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Feb. 15, 2023.

Nick Bjugstad joins the Edmonton Oilers

Arizona Coyotes center Nick Bjugstad will join the Edmonton Oilers after he was traded for a 2023 third-round draft selection on Thursday.

The 11-year veteran seemed to have added another level to his game with the Coyotes. In his only season in Arizona, Bjugstad struck gold on the second line with Lawson Crouse and Matias Maccelli and accounted for 84 points together.

Bjugstad was held out from playing the last two games for trade-related purposes. He recorded 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 59 games.

The deal also sent over defenseman Cam Dineen in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Oilers. Dineen played in 34 games with the Coyotes last season and tallied seven assists. Kesselring leads all defensemen on the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) with 22 points (13 goals, 9 assists) in 49 games.

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) is congratulated on his short-handed goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Feb. 26, 2023.
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) is congratulated on his short-handed goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Feb. 26, 2023.

Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere traded to Carolina Hurricanes for draft pick

Shayne Gostisbehere was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft choice on Wednesday.

Gostisbehere spent the last two seasons with the Coyotes and registered 82 points (24 goals, 58 assists) in 134 games. He led all Coyotes defensemen with 31 points (10 goals, 21 assists) and was fourth on the team in scoring. He also had two shorthanded goals this season.

“I think it was a win-win," Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong said. "He got a lot better as a player and helped us win some games. He really had a great effect on the young guys by his work ethic and his professionalism. Now he has a chance to win a championship with Carolina so we’re very proud of him and wish him the best.”

Gostisbehere and Jakob Chychrun, who was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, logged the most minutes for all Coyotes defensemen.

The Coyotes will host the Hurricanes on Friday at Mullett Arena.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Coyotes trade tracker: Arizona, Flames swap Ritchie brothers