Coyotes Sign Ray Whitney, Re-Sign Derek Morris

The Phoenix Coyotes have announced that they have signed left wing Ray Whitney to a two-year contract worth $6 million, which averages out to $3 million per season, and re-signed defenseman Derek Morris to a four-year contract worth $11 million. His deal averages out to $2.75 million per season. These are good, veteran signings for the Coyotes. Whitney brings plenty of goal-scoring depth, decent passing skills, and leadership to the team, while Morris brings plenty of grit and offensive skill to the blueline.