The Arizona Coyotes announced the signing of defenseman first-round draft pick Maveric Lamoureux to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Arizona moved up from No. 32 to 29th in the 2022 NHL Draft to select Lamoureux. They also acquired 31-year-old winger Zack Kassian from the Edmonton Oilers and with the incentive to take on the veteran’s contract added a 2025 second-rounder and 2024 third-rounder.

“We are very pleased to sign Maveric to an entry-level contract,” said GM Bill Armstrong in a press release. “He is a big, strong, physical defenseman who is a very good skater and has a good shot. We look forward to watching his development this season.”