The Coyotes have announce a huge move to solidify their chances at making the playoffs this season. The coyotes recently agreed to the following deal with the New York Islanders:
To Phoenix: Bill Guerin, Andy McDonald, Owen Nolan, Brian Pothier, Duvie Westcott
To NYI: Bobby Holik, Marek Zidlicky, Danny Markov, Martin Lapointe, Martin Hanzal, Stefan Ruzicka, 6th, 6th, $ 6 million
The Coyotes give up a little bit of youth with Hanzal and Ruzicka, but picking up the talent they did, with the contracts they have was well worth it for this season, and for the long term. The Coyotes lines this year are as follows:
