This defender needs to pack for Arizona

This defender needs to pack for Arizona

Defenseman Sean Durzi has had to change his address after the Los Angeles Kings announced on Saturday that he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes for a 2024 second-round pick.

This second-round pick comes from the Montreal Canadiens, who received the Coyotes in 2021 when they traded Christian Dvorak to CH.

– Also read: Galchenyuk is traded again

Durzi excelled offensively last season with 38 points, including nine goals in 72 games.

The Mississauga native was a second-round pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2018 draft.

The defenseman made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut in the 2021-2022 season. The 24-year-old had amassed 27 points, including three goals, in his rookie year.

The California organization signed a two-year contract extension totaling $3.4 million.

The Ontario native has played 136 games at the Bettman Circuit. He flashed 12 red lights and racked up 53 assists for a total of 65 points.