Smyth Trade Bait Gets 3 Year Deal From Oilers
April 14th, 2008 by Tom
Robert Nilsson, one of the young players the Islanders gave up last year in the Ryan Smyth trade, landed himself a three year, $6 million pact with the Oilers last week after tallying career highs in goals (10), assists (31) and points (41) in 71 games. The 23-year-old also led the Oilers with a +8.
Smyth, meanwhile, registered 14 goals and 23 assists in just 55 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season. He signed with the Avalanche following his brief stint with the Islanders last season.
fauxrumors Says
1) Can’t blame Snow/Isles for trading away Nilsson. At the time he was 22 and didn’t have the best work habits. Seemed to be a bit soft as well. The Smythe deal was heralded by many. It didn’t work out in the end, but we wouldn’t rake Snow over the coals for it.
2) CAN blame Milbury for picking him over Parise! LOL
Apr 15th, 2008 at 8:50 am