Lightning Trade Wyatt Smith to Coyotes

The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Tuesday that they have acquired center Wyatt Smith from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations. The Coyotes immediately assigned Smith to their AHL affiliate in San Antonio. This marks Smith's second stint with the Coyotes. The Lightning signed Smith to a one-year contract this past summer, who has yet to play an NHL game this season. Smith has played in 211 games, scoring 10 goals and 22 assists for 32 points and 65 penalty minutes with the Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild, and Colorado Avalanche. More than likely, the Coyotes were looking for offensive depth for their AHL team and the Lightning were willing to part with one of the many forwards they signed this past summer. Don't expect to see Smith in the NHL this season unless the Coyotes' offense becomes ravaged with injuries.