Ducks acquire Brad Winchester from Blues. Update.
As first reported by Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Ducks have acquired left wing Brad Winchester from the St. Louis Blues for a third-round draft pick. Multiple reports on Twitter indicate the pick is from the 2012 draft.
Update: The team has confirmed the trade.
Winchester is a rare commodity for a fourth-line winger - he has a 13-goal season under his belt (2008-09) and already has nine goals this season. He also has five assists and a minus-9 rating in 57 games this season.
Winchester ranks third on the Blues with eight major penalties and second with 86 penalty minutes.
Update: The team has confirmed the trade.
Winchester is a rare commodity for a fourth-line winger - he has a 13-goal season under his belt (2008-09) and already has nine goals this season. He also has five assists and a minus-9 rating in 57 games this season.
Winchester ranks third on the Blues with eight major penalties and second with 86 penalty minutes.
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