BREAKING: Sharks Make Surprise Sunday Night Trade; Send Ty Emberson To Oilers For Cody Ceci, Draft Pick
The San Jose Sharks make a surprise trade late on Sunday night as they trade defenseman Ty Emberson to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round pick.
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports - BREAKING: Sharks Make Surprise Sunday Night Trade; Send Ty Emberson To Oilers For Cody Ceci, Draft PickThe San Jose Sharks make a surprise trade late on Sunday night as they trade defenseman Ty Emberson to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round pick.
This move is surprising, as Emberson was one of the better defensemen last season. In 30 games, the former New York Rangers defenseman had one goal and nine assists.
Ceci is a 30-year-old defenseman who will bring experience to the young backend. His play can be inconsistent and sometimes cost a team, but his cap hit of $3.25 is for one more season. He provides a good veteran presence to a Sharks franchise looking to grow their young future.
"Cody is a solid, competitive veteran defenseman who brings a well-rounded skill set to our group," Sharks GM Mike Grier said. "He's a strong penalty killer who can also contribute offensively and he brings extensive playoff experience. We're excited to have him join our organization."
The Oilers are getting a break as they deal with the St. Louis Blues, giving offer sheets to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Emberson's cap hit is $950K, giving the Oilers more cap space and a better chance to match the Blues' offers.
This is the second trade by the Oilers today, as they acquired Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks.
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