Coyotes Acquire Defenseman Lepisto from Capitals

The Phoenix Coyotes remained busy on the second day of the 2009 Entry Draft by acquiring defenseman Sami Lepisto from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Phoenix's 5th round in the 2010 Entry Draft. In seven games last season with the Capitals, Lepisto scored four assists, three of which were on the power play. In two season with the Capitals, he has appeared in 14 games, scoring five assists. This is a decent depth move for the Coyotes, as they will likely look for affordable free agents and trade options this summer as they look for a new buyer. Lepisto has the potential to become a top-six, offensive-minded defenseman, so this could be a real good move for the Coyotes if he can live up to his potential.