It looks like the Arizona Coyotes' attempt to lure free agent Alex Goligoski to the desert has worked, as the two sides are nearing a five-year deal worth a reported $5.475 million per season, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.
The Coyotes acquired Goligoski's negotiating rights from the Dallas Stars on June 16 for a 2016 fifth-round pick, and the 30-year-old defenseman reportedly liked what he saw from Arizona's pitch.
Alex Goligoski's visit to ARI is over. ARI met with Goligoski's agent Ben Hankinson. Deal not done (yet) but Goligoski thoroughly impressed.
β Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 21, 2016
Goligoski carried a $4.6-million cap hit, and scored 37 points in 82 games last season, averaging nearly 24 minutes per contest with the Stars at a plus-21 rating.
After Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the Coyotes are thin on the blue line, and Goligoski should be able to step in and make an impact immediately. With over $38 million in cap space, giving him a raise shouldn't be a problem for Arizona.
