The Arizona Coyotes were involved in a surprise trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday afternoon, and general manager Don Maloney traded All-Star captain John Scott and Stefan Elliott in exchange for defender Jarred Tinordi.
Stefan Fournier was also acquired in the deal with the Canadiens.
The move comes on the heels of the Coyotes claiming defenseman Kevin Connauton on waivers and sending Elliott on waivers in response. Elliott was put on waivers because the Coyotes had eight defensemen on the NHL roster, and now with the acquisition of Tinordi they again have eight defensemen.