Coyotes Re-Sign Forward Alexandre Picard

The Phoenix Coyotes have announced that they have re-signed left wing Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was acquired by the Coyotes from the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 3 in exchange for forward Chad Kolarik. In nine games last season with the Blue Jackets prior to the trade, Picard had no points. He also appeared in 58 games with Syracuse and San Antonio of the AHL, scoring 26 goals and 24 assists for 50 points. This is really just a depth signing for Phoenix, as Picard is likely to spend most of next season in the minors, where he will provide plenty of scoring depth for San Antonio.