Blazers begins rebuild with two separate deals
TRADE ? Blades Acquire Kneen From Blazers
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— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) November 26, 2018
TRADE ? | Chiefs acquire forward Luc Smith from @blazerhockey for F Jeff Faith & two draft picks.
Welcome to Spokane, Luc! #GoChiefsGo
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— Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) November 26, 2018
The Kamloops Blazers traded away a pair of veterans on Monday, shipping overage forward Luc Smith to Spokane in exchange for fellow overage d-man Jeff Faith, and third- and sixth-round draft picks in 2020. The team also sent veteran blueliner Nolan Kneen to Saskatoon for Kamloops native Jackson Caller, and second- and third-round picks in 2020.
Kamloops will likely feel the loss of the two veterans immediately. The 6’4″ Smith has posted 19 points over 22 games this season, and Nolan Kneen — the third overall pick in the 2014 WHL Draft — has recorded 20 points in 22 games.
Tri-City adds overage d-man Hyman
The Americans have acquired defenseman Aaron Hyman from the Regina Pats for Brett Clayton and a 3rd round 2019 Bantam Draft pick.
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— Tri-City Americans (@TCAmericans) November 26, 2018
The Tri-City Americans have acquired 20-year-old defenseman Aaron Hyman from Regina in exchange for overage winger Brett Clayton and a third-rounder in this year’s draft. Hyman was a member of the league-champion Seattle Thunderbirds in 2016-17, and also appeared in the Memorial Cup last season with the host Regina Pats. He’s potted five goals and 19 assists over the first 25 games this season.
Bean called up
Jake Bean: "I'm going to do my best to enjoy this and have fun out there" pic.twitter.com/2RqkLGpYed
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) November 27, 2018
The Carolina Hurricanes recalled d-man Jake Bean from AHL Charlotte on Monday, and could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday in Montreal. The former Calgary Hitmen and Tri-City American blueliner has posted 11 points in 21 games with the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, in his first professional season.
Valenti heads over for Division 1 World Juniors
?? We want to wish Yannik Valenti the very best of luck as he heads back to Germany to participate in the 2019 Division 1, Group A World Juniors that begin December 9th in Füssen, Germany! We're rooting for you Yannik! Good luck to you and your teammates! ?? pic.twitter.com/x1u4kUkNXp
— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) November 26, 2018
Vancouver Giants’ winger Yannik Valenti will be joining the German squad for their upcoming tournament in the Division 1 World Juniors, which features the countries not competing in the main WJC. The 18-year old has scored four goals thus far in his rookie WHL season.
Warriors to induct pair into team’s Hall of Fame
BREAKING: Brian Sutherby & Shawn Limpright are the 2018 inductees to the Conexus Warriors & Legends Hall of Fame.
The duo will be inducted February 15 during a ceremony at Mosaic Place
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— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) November 26, 2018