Coyotes sign David Hale

From Sportsnet:

Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have signed defenseman David Hale to a two-year contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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The Coyotes continue to shore up their blueline after trading Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton. Hale is a stay-at-home defenseman who has good size, but limited offensive skill. Hale was back-and-forth between the ice and the press box for the Flames, so I’m sure he is looking forward to having a chance at more ice-time in Phoenix.