Coyotes GM Don Maloney announced Friday that the Coyotes have acquired defenseman Zbynek Michalek from the Penguins in exchange for defenseman Harrison Ruopp, goaltender Marc Cheverie and the 81st selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Michalek registered 2-11-13 and 24 penalty minutes in 62 games with Pittsburgh this season, while leading the team in blocked shots (144). He collected one assist and blocked nine shots in six postseason games. Ruopp recorded 2-7-9 and 127 PIM in 62 games with Prince Albert (WHL) this season. He was selected by the Coyotes in the third round (84th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Cheverie split the 2011-12 season between Gwinnett (ECHL) and Portland (AHL).