7-3-2012 EDM-MIN trade

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7-3-2012 - trade
Edmonton Oilers traded center Marc Savard and defenseman Ladislav Smid to Minnesota Wild for goaltender Matthew Hackett

A native of Canada, Matthew Hackett was originally drafted to the NHL by the Minnesota Wild in the 3rd round of the 2009 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 22 year old goaltender has not yet played for the Minnesota Wild this season. He has played 39 games with the Houston Aeros this season, totalling 0+3=3 with 0 PIM.

A native of Canada, Marc Savard was originally drafted to the NHL by the New York Rangers in the 4th round of the 1995 entry draft. He has appeared in 147 NHL games during his career, notching 60 goals and adding 86 assists along with 56 penalty minutes. The 34 year old center has played 65 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 26+35=61 with 34 PIM. He has also played 1 games with the Oklahoma City Barons this season, totalling 0+0=0 with 0 PIM.

A native of Czech, Ladislav Smid was originally drafted to the NHL by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1st round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 148 NHL games during his career, notching 9 goals and adding 62 assists along with 105 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 66 games with the Edmonton Oilers this season, totalling 5+29=34 with 40 PIM.