Saint John picked up the 15th overall pick in
tomorrow’s draft along with a 2016 first-rounder from the Charlottetown
Islanders in exchange for veteran forward Oliver Cooper.
This deal has been rumoured/reported for a couple weeks
now and become official today when the trade period opened up. It seems to give
both teams what they want – the Isles get a big, veteran forward who can put
some points up while the Sea Dogs get another first-round pick.
Can't thank @SeaDogsHockey
enough for the past 3 years, lots of unforgettable memories and life long
friends made there!
— Oliver Cooper (@ocooper17) May
29, 2014
That being said, I'm very excited for
the opportunity to join and be a part of the @IslandersHKY organization
for the upcoming season!
— Oliver Cooper (@ocooper17) May
29, 2014
Cooper led the Sea Dogs in scoring last season with 28
goals and 29 assists in 68 games. The 19-year old Fredericton native was
drafted 19th overall by the Dogs in the 2012 QMJHL Entry Draft. He leaves Saint
John with 45 goals and 55 assists in 195 regular season contests.
The Sea Dogs were not done there. As expected, a number
of other deals were made official.
Forward Nicolas Hebert was traded to the Quebec Remparts for a 2017
fifth-round pick. Hebert was acquired by the Sea Dogs mid-season last year and
recorded six goals and four assists in 33 games.
Forward Joey Richard was traded to the Gatineau
Olympiques for a 2016 fourth-round pick. Richard was a third-round selection of
the Sea Dogs in last year’s draft but only played in 25 games due to a shoulder
injury. He registered three goals and two assists.
Forward Noah Zilbert was also dealt to Gatineau. In return,
the ‘Piques sent the Dogs a 2015 fourth-round pick. In two seasons with Saint
John, the Fredericton native recorded 24 goals and 17 assists in 132 games.
Goaltender Antoine Landry was sent to Bathurst for a 2016
sixth-round pick. As Sebastien Auger’s backup last season, he went 3-10 with a
4.81 goals against average and a .867 save percentage. His 36-save performance
in Saint John’s season opening win in Moncton last season was one of the
highlights of the 2013-14 campaign.
Lastly, the Sea Dogs acquired 20-year old forward Mark
Tremaine from the Victoriaville Tigres in exchange for a 2015 seventh-round
pick. The Dartmouth native registered eight goals and 22 assists in 57 games
last season with the Tigres. He spent the two previous seasons with the Moncton Wildcats.
The 2014 QMJHL Entry Draft takes place tomorrow where
more deals could take place.
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