Coyotes Claim Klee Off Waivers from Ducks

The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Tuesday that they have claimed defenseman Ken Klee off re-entry waivers from the Anaheim Ducks. The Coyotes and Ducks will split Klee's $1.25 million salary for the rest of the season. The Ducks had placed Klee on waivers last week with no takers. Klee had been traded to the Ducks by the Atlanta Thrashers on September 26 with Brad Larsen and Chad Painchaud in exchange for Mathieu Schneider. Last season with the Thrashers, Klee scored one goal and added nine assists for 10 points and 60 penalty minutes in 72 games. So far this season, Klee has played in three games, scoring zero points and attaining four penalty minutes. Klee brings lots of veteran depth and toughness to the Coyotes' blueline. He also brings plenty of experience to a young Coyotes team, which could benefit from his mentoring.