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Coyotes debated taking Chychrun at No. 7

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It's safe to say the Arizona Coyotes got their man in Jakob Chychrun.

The club, spearheaded by general manager John Chayka, made a splash on Friday in acquiring both the No. 16 pick and the contract to forward Pavel Datsyuk - who has taken his talents to Russia.

Related: Red Wings trade Datsyuk's contract to Coyotes, retain no salary

With the No. 16 pick, the club picked Chychrun, a player Chayka admits he debated picking with the No. 7 selection he eventually used to select forward Clayton Keller, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.

With Chychrun ranked fourth overall among all North American skaters, according to NHL Central Scouting, the Coyotes sure are lucky to have nabbed the 18-year-old.

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