Arizona Coyotes trade Antoine Vermette to the Chicago Blackhawks –
The Arizona Coyotes have traded center Antoine Vermette to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Klas Dahlbeck and a first round draft choice in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
About: Klas Dahlbeck
Position: Defence Shot: Left
DOB: July 6, 1991 Born: Katrineholm, Sweden
Height: 6’2 Weight: 194
Drafted by: Chicago Round: 3 Overall: 79 Year: 2011 NHL Entry Draft
Dahlbeck, 23 has recorded 1 goal and 2 penalty minutes in 4 games with Chicago this season. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound native of Katrineholm, Sweden has also totaled 4 goals and 6 assists for 10 points along with 35 PIM in 49 games with Rockford (AHL).
Don Maloney on Antoine Vermette:
“On behalf of the entire Coyotes organization I would like to thank Antoine for everything he did for our Club on and off the ice the past four seasons. Antoine is the consummate professional and a class act and we wish him the best of luck in the future.”
Antoine Vermette had 13 goals and 22 assists for 35 points for the Coyotes this season.
Don Maloney on Klas Dahlbeck:
“Klas Dahlbeck is a big, strong, two-way defenseman who skates well and competes hard. We are excited to welcome him to our organization.”
The Coyotes are expected to be very busy on the trade front between now and the Monday afternoon trade deadline.
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