The Arizona Coyotes acquire Maxim Letunov –
The Arizona Coyotes have acquired forward Maxim Letunov from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Zbynek Michalek and a conditional 3rd round draft choice in the 2015 Entry Draft.
About Maxim Letunov:
Position: RW Shot: Right
DOB: Feb. 20, 1996 Born: Moscow, Russia
Height: 6’3 Weight: 168
Drafted: St. Louis Rnd: 2 Overall: 52 Year: 2014 NHL Entry Draft
2014-15 Stats:
Team: Youngstown League: USHL
Games: 45 Goals: 21 Assists: 29 Points: 50 PIM: 16
Maxim Letunov has committed to play in the NCAA in 2015-16 for the Boston University Terriers.
Don Maloney on Maxim Letunov:
“Maxim is a big, skilled center with excellent upside. He will play at Boston University next season who do a great job developing players. We are excited to have him join our organization.”
Don Maloney on Zbynek Michalek:
“We would like to thank Zbynek for all his contributions to the Coyotes over the years. Z is a fierce competitor and a great person and we wish him all the best in the future.”
Zbynek Michalek registered 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points and 12 penalty minutes in 53 games with the Arizona Coyotes this season.
It is reported that the Coyotes retained 50% of Michalek’s salary.
Coyotes acquire Mark Leggio –
In a minor league deal the Arizona Coyotes have acquired goaltender David Leggio from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Mark Louis.
Leggio is a 6-foot, 185-pound goaltender from Buffalo, New York. He has posted a 7-13-0 record with a 3.93 goals against average and a .861 save percentage in 23 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) this season.
Mark Louis recorded no goals and 3 assists for 3 points 77 penalty minutes in 34 games with the Portland Pirates (AHL) in 2014-15.
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