Coyotes Re-Sign Hollweg and Schlemko

The Phoenix Coyotes announced today that they have signed left wing Ryan Hollweg to a one year contract and defenseman David Schlemko to a new contract. Financial terms of Hollweg's contract were not disclosed, while the exact length and terms of Schlemko's deal were not disclosed. Hollweg would have been an unrestricted free agent and Schlemko a restricted free agent on July 1. Hollweg appeared in 53 games last season with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring four goals and six assists for 10 points and 93 penalty minutes. He did not appear in any NHL games with the Coyotes last season. Schlemko played in 17 games with the Coyotes last season, scoring one goal and four assists for five points. He also appeared in 55 games with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring five goals and 26 assists for 31 points. These aren't bad depth signings for the Coyotes. Hollweg is a very physical and agitating forward who plays with lots of grit. If he makes the Coyotes next season, it will likely be as a fourth line winger. Schlemko has decent puck-moving skills and some offensive capabilities from the blueline. He could possibly make the team as a sixth or seventh defenseman depending on what moves the Coyotes make on defense this summer.