Reports: Oilers acquire F Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes traded veteran forward Nick Bjugstad to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a third-round draft pick, multiple reports said Thursday.

The Coyotes will also retain 50 percent of Bjugstad's remaining salary, per the reports.

Bjugstad, 30, signed with Arizona on a one-year contract ahead of this season. He is on pace for his most productive statistical season since 2018-19, with 13 goals and 10 assists