Edmonton Oilers trade Boyd Gordon to Arizona Coyotes for Lauri Korpikoski

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Edmonton Oilers have traded centre Boyd Gordon to the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forward Lauri Korpikoski.

The 31-year-old Gordon had six goals and seven assists in 68 games with the Oilers last season. He also led Edmonton and ranked 11th in the NHL in face-off percentage (55.9).

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Gordon had 12 goals and 25 assists through 123 games with the Coyotes from 2011-2013. He was originally drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round (17th overall) in the 2002 draft.

“We are very pleased to re-acquire Boyd Gordon,” Arizona Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said in a statement. “Boyd is an excellent defensive centre who is one of the league’s best in the face-off circle. He has a great work ethic and will add experience and leadership to our dressing room.

“We are excited to have him back.”

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Korpikoski had six goals and 15 assists in 69 games with the Coyotes last season.