Coyotes' Jamie McGinn: Sent to IR
McGinn (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, with the move retroactive to Oct. 5, Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis:
This transaction opened a roster spot for goalie Justin Peters, who is needed with No. 1 goalie Mike Smith day-to-day as the result of a lower-body injury. As for McGinn, he'll be eligible to return when healthy.