Antoine Vermette signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Vermette signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Coyotes on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Analysis:

This was the most likely scenario for Vermette this offseason, as he returns to play for Arizona after finishing off last year with the Blackhawks. Vermette carried a lot of momentum into free agency, as he netted three game-winning goals in the final two rounds of the playoffs. His postseason performance now helps him cash in as he enters his 12th year in the NHL.