Avalanche Acquire Forward Winnik from Coyotes

The Colorado Avalanche announced today that they have acquired center Daniel Winnik from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for a fourth round pick in the 2012 Entry Draft. Winnik is eligible for restricted free agency on July 1. In 74 games last season with the Coyotes, he had four goals and 15 assists for 19 points. Not a bad acquisition for the Avalanche, as Winnik is a versatile forward in that he can play both center and on the wing. He's a good penalty killer with plenty of defensive skill, so he should be a good fit on Colorado's third line next season.