The Avalanche announced Monday that the team has acquired forward Daniel Winnik from the Coyotes in exchange for a fourth-round selection in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Winnik, 25, appeared in 74 games for the Coyotes in 2009-10, tallying 19 points with a +1 plus/minus rating. He led all Coyotes forwards with 54 blocked shots and was second on the club in takeaways with 30.
?Daniel is a young player with size, speed and has the ability to kill penalties,? said Avalanche GM/Executive Vice President Greg Sherman. ?He has three years of NHL experience and will fill an important role with our team next season.?
Avs Trade 2012 Pick To Coyotes For Winnik