Newz Forum: HOCKEY: Blue Jackets acquire Suchy from Coyotes

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Radoslav Suchy from the Phoenix Coyotes.

The Blue Jackets also picked up a sixth-round pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and sent the Coyotes a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft in return.

Suchy played in all 82 games for the Coyotes last season, recording career highs with seven goals, 14 assists and 21 points.

"Radoslav Suchy is a capable top-four defenseman with nearly 400 career games of experience in the NHL and is just 28-years-old," said Blue Jackets president and general manager Doug MacLean. "He's a good fit for our team. He's a good puck mover and has been a 'plus-player' every year of his NHL career."

In 372 career games over five NHL seasons, all with the Coyotes, Suchy has 12 goals and 63 points with a plus-31 rating.