Post by anaheimgm on May 31, 2013 4:17:52 GMT -5
The Anaheim Ducks announced they reached a deal with the Colorado Avalanche sending young forward Zack Smith and two prospects in exchange for Nick Johnson, Francois Bouchard and a year eight first round selection in the ECFHL entry draft and two third round selections in year seven.
"The framework of this deal has been batted around all off-season," General Manager Shawn Hammack said. "In various guises, one thing was clear: the Colorado Avalanche would not rest until Zack Smith wore a hideously ugly yeti foot on his shoulder." With Colorado facing impending league discipline for salary cap violations, the time was ripe.
Getting Nick Johnson replaces the grit lost on left wing in the short-term, and Francois Bouchard may see 3rd line duties next yr with the departure of several forwards via free agency. Austen Brassard and Tanner Richard will join the Colorado organization, while the Ducks if patient will reap the benefit of a first round pick in three years.
The Ducks currently sit with the second best record in the league, going 7-2-1 in their last ten games. It is hoped the added depth in moves like these will help keep them atop the division, and Hammack refused to rule out the possibility of even more moves in the near future.
More as it develops...
"The framework of this deal has been batted around all off-season," General Manager Shawn Hammack said. "In various guises, one thing was clear: the Colorado Avalanche would not rest until Zack Smith wore a hideously ugly yeti foot on his shoulder." With Colorado facing impending league discipline for salary cap violations, the time was ripe.
Getting Nick Johnson replaces the grit lost on left wing in the short-term, and Francois Bouchard may see 3rd line duties next yr with the departure of several forwards via free agency. Austen Brassard and Tanner Richard will join the Colorado organization, while the Ducks if patient will reap the benefit of a first round pick in three years.
The Ducks currently sit with the second best record in the league, going 7-2-1 in their last ten games. It is hoped the added depth in moves like these will help keep them atop the division, and Hammack refused to rule out the possibility of even more moves in the near future.
More as it develops...