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CanuckJohnny · 09-15-2023, 11:00 PM

Division Rivals make trade weeks prior to deadline

Feb 18th, 2016 - Vancouver general manager Trevor Linden made a trade, sending defenseman Yannick Weber and a disgruntled Zack Kassian to the Oilers in exchange for an underwhelming return.

The Trade - VAN acquires D Brad Hunt (AHL 54gp, 5-24-29, -1), prospect F Dominik Kahun (20yo, AHL 54gp, 13-14-27, +7), EDM 2016 3rd; EDM acquires D Yannick Weber (38gp, 3-9-12, -5), RW Zack Kassian (25yo, 31gp, 5-5-10, E), VAN 2018 5th, VAN 2018 6th.

Analysis - Kassian was less physical and less productive than last season, and this is his contract year. He played himself out of favour with Dan Bylsma and the Canucks coaches and found himself in the press box, being replaced by AHLers like Darren Archibald and Nicklas Jensen. Weber was re-signed for three seasons after a great year in which he displayed offensive acumen and two way responsibility but he also seemed to take a step back under Bylsma and Vancouver seemed eager to move on from him. In exchange for the two NHL calibre roster players (and two late round future picks) the Oilers sent Vancouver a prospect with some offensive skill and versatility who could be a bottom six NHLer if developed well in Dominick Kahun. They also move minor league offensive defenseman Brad Hunt, a native of the Vancouver area, who Trevor Linden is hopeful can find his way to the NHL club and spark some offense from the back end that has been sorely lacking this year. Vancouver also acquires a third round selection in this year's draft as they continue to restock their prospect cupboard and reload their draft capital after years of contending. Edmonton wins this trade though.

Trevor Linden commented that, "Zack was no longer in our future plans and Yannick had really stalled in his development as well and we wanted to look elsewhere within the organization to replace them and this trade gives us the opportunity to add draft capital and a couple assets we value going forward. We appreciate all the Zack and Yannick contributed to the Vancouver organization and wish them well. But not when we're playing the Oilers."

09-15-2023, 11:00 PM	#84
CanuckJohnny All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 554	Division Rivals make trade weeks prior to deadline Feb 18th, 2016 - Vancouver general manager Trevor Linden made a trade, sending defenseman Yannick Weber and a disgruntled Zack Kassian to the Oilers in exchange for an underwhelming return. The Trade - VAN acquires D Brad Hunt (AHL 54gp, 5-24-29, -1), prospect F Dominik Kahun (20yo, AHL 54gp, 13-14-27, +7), EDM 2016 3rd; EDM acquires D Yannick Weber (38gp, 3-9-12, -5), RW Zack Kassian (25yo, 31gp, 5-5-10, E), VAN 2018 5th, VAN 2018 6th. Analysis - Kassian was less physical and less productive than last season, and this is his contract year. He played himself out of favour with Dan Bylsma and the Canucks coaches and found himself in the press box, being replaced by AHLers like Darren Archibald and Nicklas Jensen. Weber was re-signed for three seasons after a great year in which he displayed offensive acumen and two way responsibility but he also seemed to take a step back under Bylsma and Vancouver seemed eager to move on from him. In exchange for the two NHL calibre roster players (and two late round future picks) the Oilers sent Vancouver a prospect with some offensive skill and versatility who could be a bottom six NHLer if developed well in Dominick Kahun. They also move minor league offensive defenseman Brad Hunt, a native of the Vancouver area, who Trevor Linden is hopeful can find his way to the NHL club and spark some offense from the back end that has been sorely lacking this year. Vancouver also acquires a third round selection in this year's draft as they continue to restock their prospect cupboard and reload their draft capital after years of contending. Edmonton wins this trade though. Trevor Linden commented that, "Zack was no longer in our future plans and Yannick had really stalled in his development as well and we wanted to look elsewhere within the organization to replace them and this trade gives us the opportunity to add draft capital and a couple assets we value going forward. We appreciate all the Zack and Yannick contributed to the Vancouver organization and wish them well. But not when we're playing the Oilers."