Tue, Mar 9, 2004 at 3:15pm

KOIVISTO JOINS COYOTES

The Phoenix Coyotes acquired defenseman Tom Koivisto from the St. Louis Blues for future considerations.

What does it give the Phoenix Coyotes
Koivisto is a long shot and a wild card. He's gone back and forth between Europe and North America but probably won't be more than a reserve player at the NHL level.

What does it give the St. Louis Blues
What does it give the St. Louis Blues? Chances are, not a lot. Koivisto was well down the depth chart and not part of the team's future plans. They'll be lucky to get a draft pick.

Fantasy impact