Ducks land Cogliano from Oilers for draft pick

The Anaheim Ducks acquired center Andrew Cogliano inside the Edmonton Oilers for any second-round pick while in the 2013 draft.

Cogliano is originating off an 11-goal, 24-assist season in Edmonton and possesses a job most of 18 targets (in 2007-08 and 08-09) and 45 points (07-08). Component of his 4 seasons inside of the NHL, Cogliano has verified very sturdy as they has played all 82 games each season.

"I'm sad to result from, I liked playing in Edmonton a lot." Cogliano mentioned.

While using the trade the Ducks do not eliminate all that much in any second-round choice and have the center to presumably anchor the final line. At merely 24 yoa, Cogliano 's still developing to be a hockey player so the Ducks could plan to can see a popularity of Cogliano's production.

"We've made an effort to boost our team speed any two years anf the husband undoubtedly allows us do just that." Ducks GM Bob Murray stated. "Last year he was obviously a penalty killer with a checker and prided himself on that. He's incredibly versatile and we prefer this right here."

Cogliano didn't seem to slip into the long-term look using the Oilers as GM Steve Tambellini had dangled him as trade bait ahead of. It goes without saying the Oilers have an area opening with the center position for your certain No. 1 choose soon named Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

"He had a rough will end up in Edmonton, where that they were trying to perform themselves up," Murray stated. "He's got a new commence right here."

Starting out: Cogliano have a lack of legal contract for subsequent season, lingering at the moment currently being a restricted cost-free agent. He could be scheduled at an arbitration hearing on July 21.

 have no idea exactly what Oilers are doing currently. For in recent years they have been building youth and were fairly firm with that they accomplish issues.... rather steady. And they'll likely go and trade away a 24 year-old kid that hasn't missed a personal game in 4 many years the particular for what is going to be considered an mid 2nd round draft choose at greatest? Makes no sense in my opinion.... I saw if he would score huge in arbitration but I can't picture what ever he receives will bankrupt the Oilers.... I do not achieve it.