Coyotes Acquire Schneider from Canucks for Zimmerman, Draft Pick

The Coyotes continued to deal on Wednesday by acquiring defenseman Mathieu Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Sean Zimmerman and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. In 17 games this season with the Canucks, Schneider has two goals and three assists for five points. He has spent most of the season with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. In 1281 career games with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, and Vancouver Canucks, he has 223 goals and 516 assists for 739 points. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993. Zimmerman has appeared in 54 games this season with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring two goals and five assists for seven points and 75 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Not a bad move for the Coyotes, as Schneider will bring a wealth of experience, veteran depth, and offensive skill to their blueline. However, he is still in the minors and there is the possibility that he could remain in the minors for the time being. Zimmerman should bring plenty of defensive depth and toughness to the Canucks organization.