"Arizona absolutely played themselves" - NHL Twitter in disbelief as Jakob Chychrun seals move to Ottawa Senators

Many deals have surprised NHL fans this trade season and Jakob Chychrun's move from the Arizona Coyotes to the Ottawa Senators is among the latest to stun fans across the league.After the trade was announced on Feb. 1, NHL Twitter reacted strongly to the news. Some fans thought the deal was illogical, while others were happy to see Chychrun finally make a move after several years of constant trade rumors.ESPN@espnBreaking: The Ottawa Senators have acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes.The Senators are sending back a conditional 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round selection and a 2026 second-round pick, the team announced.83059Breaking: The Ottawa Senators have acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes.The Senators are sending back a conditional 2023 first-round pick, a conditional 2024 second-round selection and a 2026 second-round pick, the team announced. https://t.co/9IP2hGFZJ3Chris Johnston@reporterchrisThe #coyotes did not retain any salary on Jakob Chychrun in the trade with Ottawa, which was reflected in the acquisition cost. The #sens held out for a better deal and got one.91877The #coyotes did not retain any salary on Jakob Chychrun in the trade with Ottawa, which was reflected in the acquisition cost. The #sens held out for a better deal and got one.fred@5ForBitingPierre Dorion really stole Jakob Chychrun from Arizona after saying that GMs saw him coming from a mile away. What a legend. #Sens #GoSensGo101Pierre Dorion really stole Jakob Chychrun from Arizona after saying that GMs saw him coming from a mile away. What a legend. #Sens #GoSensGo https://t.co/fcWB36SYe5Conor Ryan@ConorRyan_93&quot;How I Met Your Mother&quot; had a better conclusion than the Jakob Chychrun trade saga. Arizona absolutely played themselves.61837&quot;How I Met Your Mother&quot; had a better conclusion than the Jakob Chychrun trade saga. Arizona absolutely played themselves.&quot;How I Met Your Mother&quot; had a better conclusion than the Jakob Chychrun trade saga. Arizona absolutely played themselves.&quot; - @conorRyan_93Pavel Bulldozer Lubanski@pavellubanskiSens actually have Jakob Chychrun?! Did I fall into a coma y’all 3Sens actually have Jakob Chychrun?! Did I fall into a coma y’all 😨😮😳Blues Bro Rob F.@BluesBroRob9190Jakob Chychrun goes from one bad team to a semi decent team instead of a contender? Kind of ridiculous…Jakob Chychrun goes from one bad team to a semi decent team instead of a contender? Kind of ridiculous…Jon@BeaverOntarioIt has got to be a bit of a shock for Jakob Chychrun to go from Arizona, where hockey players are a bit of a ghost, to Ontario, where everything hockey, at every level, is a top fan and media storyHis phone is unusable for at least another week #GoSensGoIt has got to be a bit of a shock for Jakob Chychrun to go from Arizona, where hockey players are a bit of a ghost, to Ontario, where everything hockey, at every level, is a top fan and media story😂His phone is unusable for at least another week #GoSensGoPeter@pstranges716@Sportsnet I’m just glad the 20 years of constant Jakob Chychrun trade rumors are finally over@Sportsnet I’m just glad the 20 years of constant Jakob Chychrun trade rumors are finally overThere was a funny take, too, as one fan said they were glad the &quot;20 years&quot; of Jakob Chychrun trade rumors were finally over.Jakob Chychrun's trade details and his NHL career so farPhiladelphia Flyers v Arizona CoyotesThe Arizona Coyotes and the Ottawa Senators reached an agreement over 24-year-old star defenceman Jakob Chychrun. The deal includes a 2023 conditional first-round pick, a 2024 conditional second-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick.The condition of the trade is that if the Senators fail to make the playoffs and score a top-five in the upcoming draft, the pick becomes an unprotected 2024 first-round pick.The 24-year-old started his NHL journey with the Arizona Coyotes while debuting for them in the 2016-17 season. Chychrun has played 373 games, averaging 21 minutes on the ice, scoring 60 goals and assisting 110 more.In the current season, he has played 36 games and has averaged over 23 minutes on the ice. Despite being a defensive player, Chychrun has 28 goal contributions and is sixth on the team's goalscoring list.Chychrun is likely to earn around $4 million over the next two seasons, making the trade a win-win situation for the player and the franchise.What's next for Jakob Chychrun and the Ottawa Senators?Ottawa Senators v New York IslandersThe Ottawa Senators have had a decent season so far as they are placed sixth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with 64 points and are in the mix for the playoffs. The Senators have done well on offense, scoring close to 190 goals this season with contributions from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle.Though their defense has conceded goals at a rate of over three per game this season, there has been inconsistency in the setup. The signing of Chychrun will add strength to the defense due to his work rate.The move could benefit the Senators in their quest for playoff qualification as they look for maximum points in the upcoming games. The Senators are scheduled to play the New York Rangers on Thursday.

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