Coyotes Acquire Picard from Blue Jackets for Kolarik

The Phoenix Coyotes continued to be busy right up until the 3 PM trade deadline by acquiring left wing Alexandre Picard from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for right wing Chad Kolarik. In nine games with the Blue Jackets this season, Picard has no points. He has two assists in 67 career games with the Blue Jackets. Kolarik has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth move for both teams. Picard will give the Coyotes suitable offensive depth on the wing on their checking lines, while Kolarik could give the Blue Jackets decent offensive depth on the wing if he is able to make the team next season.