Top NHL Draft Pick Logan Cooley Leaves Minnesota Early to Join Coyotes

Coyotes prospect Logan Cooley signed a three-year entry-level contract with Arizona after initially planning to return to college hockey.
Cooley was selected third overall by the Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Draft and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award last season.
Cooley's decision is seen as a positive sign for the Coyotes' rebuild and belief in the franchise's future direction.
Minnesota has now lost three first-team All-Americans but still has young talent and aims to return to the Frozen Four.
Cooley joins the Coyotes earlier than expected in a move that benefits both parties.