The Jakob Chychrun sweepstakes appear to be coming to a dramatic end.

The Arizona Coyotes announced they're making the defenseman a healthy scratch Saturday against the St. Louis Blues due to trade-related reasons.

Chychrun, 24, has been on the trade block since at least January 2022, but a deal has yet to come to fruition.

Chychrun has registered 28 points in 36 games this season. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound blue-liner is signed through 2024-25 with a $4.6-million cap hit.

The Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Columbus Blue Jackets are among the teams that have been previously linked to Chychrun.

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