Coyotes hope trade for Chicago’s Nick Schmaltz will help in playoff push

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By SAM FICARRO
Cronkite News

GLENDALE – The Arizona Coyotes, after a disappointing a 1-3-1 home stand, turned to a familiar trade partner to shake things up.

Arizona made its fourth trade with the Chicago Blackhawks within the last two years Sunday night, acquiring center Nick Schmaltz in exchange for center Dylan Strome and forward Brendan Perlini.

Schmaltz, selected 20th overall by the Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Draft, has posted 11 points in 23 games while playing the wing this season after posting 52 points in 78 games last season.

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