Edmonton Oilers trade RFA Andrew Cogliano to Anaheim Ducks for future second-round pick –NHL Update
Edmonton Oilers traded their forward player of four seasons, Andrew Cogliano, a restricted free agent to Anaheim Ducks for a future second-round pick in the 2013 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft, announced the club on Tuesday, July 12.
Cogliano, a 24-year-old, 25th overall pick in round-one of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Edmonton Oilers, had filed for salary arbitration before the last day on July 5. Remaining a restricted free agent and not being signed led to the reason for
his filing. The hearing is scheduled for July 21.
It is most likely that Anaheim will sign him before the hearing is to begin, but Cogliano had mixed emotions about the trade.
“I loved playing in Edmonton, I loved living there, loved the people, loved the team, it’s a great organization”, said Cogliano on Tuesday. “It’s sad to leave something like that, but on the other hand it’s a good situation for me, it’s exciting, it’s a
fresh start and it’s a good step for my career”.
Throughout his four season career, Cogliano, a resident of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, remained one of the most consistent players in the league in terms of playing. He has up until now, never missed a single game during the regular season, and has played
all 82, for a total of 328 games.
In total, Coglaino has registered a total of 146 points (57 goals, 89 assists) and 137 penalty minutes.
It might have seemed to fans that Edmonton made this decision on purpose, but Oilers general manager, Steve Tambellini, was there to clarify their position, blaming that there were just too many players and all could not be signed, so someone would eventually
have to go.
“It’s sad, but I’ve had good talks with their GM, a good talk with Steve and a great talk with Tom Renney, who at the end of the day really rejuvenated my career and gave me the opportunity to play so that other teams would have interest”, said GM Tambellini.
Tambellini also added that Cogliano was a great addition to their roster, but an opportunity in Anaheim would be better for him to grow as a player and use his true potential alongside some of the best in the league.
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