The Arizona Coyotes have acquired forward Nick Cousins and goalie prospect Merrick Madsen from the Philadelphia Flyers for forward prospect Brendan Warren and a 2018 5th round pick.
Cousins just finished his third season with the Flyers organization, scoring 6 goals and 16 points in 60 games. Throughout his time in Philadelphia, Cousins was a fixture on the bottom-six who offered a physical, two-way presence in the lineup. That presence is exactly what the Coyotes hope to receive from Cousins this upcoming season.
John Chayka on Nick Cousins: "He's a tenacious, versatile, 2-way center who will add grit & energy to our lineup.