The Edmonton Oilers have traded center Mark Arcobello to the Nashville Predators for center Derek Roy.
Roy had cleared waivers earlier today.
The 31-year old Roy was drafted 32nd overall in the second round of the 2001 draft by the Sabres. Roy carries a $1 million cap hit and will be a UFA at the end of the season.
The 26-year old Arcobello was undrafted. He carries a $600,000 salary cap hit and will be a RFA at the end of the season.
Elliotte Friedman: There was no salary retained in the trade.
Joe Yerdon: “Oilers were at 47 or 48 contracts. If they just grabbed Roy off waivers, it would’ve put them perilously close to 50 contract limit.”
Ryan Rishaug: Once the Oilers claimed Matt Fraser off waivers earlier today, they needed to trade a contract for Roy instead of claiming him off waivers.
Mark Spector: “Actually, have to say, smart move to get Roy and move Arcobello’s contract. Roy struggling, but Arco is an AHL player, plain and simple.”
Adam Proteau: “Watching the Oilers make these minor trades is like watching Monty Python’s Black Knight request a toothpick & toe bandage for his injuries.”
Derek Roy
Mark Arcobello
