Coyotes Acquire Defenseman Morris from Bruins

In the first move on Trade Deadline Day, the Phoenix Coyotes have acquired defenseman Derek Morris from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft, marking his second stint with the Coyotes. He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 57 games played with the Bruins this season, he has three goals and 22 assists for 25 points. In 850 career NHL games with the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, and Boston Bruins, he has 79 goals and 286 assists for 365 points and 820 penalty minutes. Not a bad move for the Coyotes, as Morris will bring plenty of veteran offensive depth to their blueline. Plus, for a fourth round draft pick, he was a good pick-up for a rental player for the playoffs.