The Arizona Coyotes have acquired center Carl Soderberg for defenseman Kevin Connauton and a 2020 third-round draft pick.
The 33-year-old Soderberg had a career-high 23 goals last season and added 26 assists. The Swede completed his fourth season in Colorado after starting his career with Boston.
Arizona has a need for some scoring punch up the middle. Clayton Keller led the team last season with only 47 points.
“Carl is a versatile, 200-foot player who has a history of being productive and playing tough minutes,” Coyotes general manager John Chayka said in a statement. “He will be a stabilizer in our lineup and gives our coaching staff lots of flexibility.”
Soderberg has one year left on his contract with a $4.75 million cap hit.
Connauton played mostly on the Coyotes’ third defensive pairing. The 29-year-old had a goal and seven assists in 50 games and was a minus-2.
He is under contract next season with a $1.375 million cap hit.