Arizona Coyotes

As Derek Stepan goes from the bright lights of New York City to the desert in Arizona, he'll experience more than just a change in scenery.

John Chayka didn't execute more trades for existing NHL players on Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Saturday at United Center, but the Coyotes GM was still dealing.

Former Coyotes forward Paul Bissonnette was a fan favorite for Arizona, and he'll now be joining Bob Heethuis in the radio broadcast booth.

After trading the No. 7 overall pick and taking Pierre-Olivier Joseph with the 23rd pick on Friday, the Coyotes began Saturday with another trade.

If Coyotes fans needed a pick-me-up after watching Smith, Doan and Tippett walk out the door, Chayka delivered a triple espresso.

The Arizona Coyotes traded away the seventh overall pick Friday morning, so with their first pick at No. 23, they chose Pierre-Olivier Joseph.

Dave Tippett was waiting to board an airplane Friday in Chicago. For the first time in eight years, he was unemployed after parting ways with the Coyotes.

The moves have not stopped for the Coyotes on the day of the 2017 NHL Draft, acquiring two players from the New York Rangers including center Derek Stepan.

The Arizona Coyotes made a trade Friday morning hours before the 2017 NHL Draft, acquiring Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson.

Coyotes general manager John Chayka needs to work some magic at this weekend's NHL Draft in Chicago after a cleaning of the house.