Fansided · Jun 22, 2019
Expect The Unexpected: Arizona Coyotes Trade Up, Select Victor Soderstrom 11th
In an unexpected move, the Arizona Coyotes traded up to the 11th spot to snag Swedish defenseman Victor Soderstrom. Soderstrom, 17, is a right-handed shooting defenseman who impressed playing against older competition in Sweden.
The Arizona Coyotes showed yet again why even the best draft predictions are wishes and guesses, surprising fans and media alike by trading up to the 11th pick to select Victor Soderstrom, a 17 year-old defenseman who played last season for Brynas IF in his home country.
In trading for the 11th pick, the Coyotes sent the 14th and 45th picks to Philadelphia, showing John Chayka’s belief the right-handed shot was the best available fit for the organization.
My Grade: B