TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT
James Van Riemsdyk
Brad Ross
Ryan O'Reilly
Alexis Pepin
Joey Hishon
COL 2nd 2015
''Ryan was one of our main target. He's a local boy who plays the exact style we want to build. He's a great two-way forward with solid possession game, can produce offensively and plays in every situation. He's a hard-working player with great work-ethic and leadership qualities. We either see him as a all-around top line center in the future or a great fit on Naz wing. Will be a leader for us''.
''Alexis is a big, strong forward with solid hockey IQ. He's strong along the wall, can protect in puce and good in front of the net. Play two-way hockey and has a great shot and good hands. We like him as a project prospect and his upside''.
''Joey is a prospect we are very happy to add. Although he has been unlucky with injury, he's a guy with great offensive skills. Great playmaker that can set up play, can also score as well. Good speed and two-way game with that, he'll add more skills in our prospects pool, which is a bit of a position of weakness''.
Thanks to Avs GM for the smooth negotiations.