Late on Saturday night, the Ottawa Senators and Arizona Coyotes have come together to complete a trade. According to Chris Johnston of Sportsnet, the Senators have acquired forward Derek Stepan from the Coyotes in exchange for a 2021 second round pick.
The #sens have acquired Derek Stepan from Arizona for a 2021 second round draft pick.— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 27, 2020
Stepan, 30, was drafted in the second round, 51st overall by the New York Rangers in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent parts of 11 NHL seasons with the Rangers and Coyotes, wearing a letter for six of those years.
In 739 regular season games, Stepan has recorded 479 points (167 G, 312 A), 186 penalty minutes, and is a +96. In 106 career playoff games, he has 54 points (20 G, 34 A), 30 penalty minutes, and is a -12.
"Derek's acquisition provides us with important stability at centre heading into the season," said Senators general manager Pierre Dorion. "He plays a 200-foot game and has proven to be a reliable special teams' player throughout his career. His addition to our lineup will also represent a valuable leadership presence within our group."
Internationally, Stepan has represented the United States on a few occasions, most recently at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. In 3 games, he had 1 point (1 A), 0 penalty minutes, and was a -4 as the United States finished seventh, missing out on the playoff round.
