Lauri Korpikoski was traded to the Oilers on Tuesday in exchange for center Boyd Gordon.

Korpikoski was traded to the Oilers on Tuesday in exchange for center Boyd Gordon.

Analysis:

Korpikoski was often miscast as a second-line player during his time with the Coyotes, but he should settle into a more natural third- or fourth-line role with Edmonton. The winger recorded six goals and 21 points in an injury-plagued 69 games in the desert last season.