LEPISTO TO PHOENIX

The Phoenix Coyotes acquired defenseman Sami Lepisto from the Washington Capitals for a fifth-round draft pick in 2010.

What does it give the Phoenix Coyotes
Lepisto should be able to crack the Coyotes lineup in 2009-10, after struggling to do so in the Capitals organization. He has good offensive ability, which should help Phoenix.

What does it give the Washington Capitals
Since he couldn't crack Washington's lineup, Lepisto netted them a future fifth rounder. The Caps did well to get something for the Finnish rearguard, because time was running out on his shelf life in the organization.

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Washington Capitals

a fifth-round draft pick in 2010

Phoenix Coyotes

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