Phoenix Coyotes Trade Scottie Upshall, Sami Lepisto To Columbus Blue Jackets For Rostislav Klesla

Klesla was the last of the original Jackets, having played a few games with the club during their inaugural season in 2000. He’s never known any other NHL organization.

Upshall is a key piece in an exchange between goal-starved teams. On pace for about 20 goals this season, he’s an energy player who provides plenty of grit. He’s versatile, too. Upshall can play up and down the lineup depending on what the team currently needs. Lepisto should be able to take up Klesla’s minutes on the blueline, though he doesn’t have the same potential that Klesla theoretically does.