"Shayne is a smooth-skating, puck-moving defenseman," said Waddell. "We think his offensive skill set and veteran presence will help bolster our blueline."
Gostisbehere, 29, has tallied 31 points (10g, 21a) in 52 NHL games with the Coyotes this season. The 5'11", 180-pound defenseman has posted 301 points (84g, 217a) in 515 career NHL games with Arizona and Philadelphia. During his rookie season with the Flyers in 2015-16, Gostisbehere registered 46 points (17g, 29a) and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. He also finished second that season in voting for the Calder Trophy, presented annually to the league's rookie of the year. Gostisbehere played three seasons of NCAA hockey at Union College from 2011-14, winning a National Championship in 2014. The Pembroke Pines, Fla., native won gold with the United States at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship and skated for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Gostisbehere was drafted by Philadelphia in the third round, 78th overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft.
