Radim Vrbata would like the Coyotes to add more offensive pieces before next season.

The Coyotes lost Vrbata's partner-in-crime, Ray Whitney, to the Dallas Stars last summer and Vrbata's offensive numbers suffered. "That's what we had with Ray the last few years," Vrbata said. "It's too bad he couldn't stay. It would help to bring some skill. It would help everybody -- power play, five-on-five play."

Radim Vrbata lit the lamp for the Coyotes in their 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Vrbata certainly hasn't had the same good scoring fortune that he had last year, but the winger has still been very good offensively this season with nine goals and 23 points in 30 games. Rostislav Klasla picked up the other goal, while Michael Stone and Rob Klinkhammer each had an assist. The Yotes scored twice in the skills competition, with David Schlemko's goal the difference.

Radim Vrbata scored in Phoenix's 3-2 loss to San Jose Saturday night but was stoned by Anti Niemi in the shootout.

Vrbata has recorded at least a point in four of his six games played since his return from a month layoff due to a foot injury. He's on a fine pace with 18 points in 21 games this year, meaning he's probably a good pickup if everyone else in your pool has forgotten about him after his absence.