Coyotes Re-Sign Stempniak to Two-Year Deal

The Phoenix Coyotes have announced that they have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract worth $3.8 million. The deal averages out to $1.9 million per season. He was acquired by the Coyotes on March 3 from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Matt Jones and fourth and seventh round picks in the 2010 Entry Draft. In 80 games last season with the Maple Leafs and Coyotes, he had 28 goals and 20 assists for 48 points. This is a good signing for the Coyotes, as Stempniak exploded offensively after being acquired by the team. In 18 games with the Coyotes, he had 14 goals and four assists. He has lots of offensive and goal-scoring skill, plenty of speed, and is good on the power play. Despite having some inconsistency in the past, he should continue to be a good offensive contributor for Phoenix over the next two years.