The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, a first-round pick in the 2009 draft. The entry-level deal was announced by the team Monday. Ekman-Larsson, who was taken sixth overall, had nine goals, 27 points and 98 penalty minutes in 42 games this season with Leksand, a professional team in Sweden. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5216119
