14-3-2012 COL-WSH trade

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14-3-2012 - trade
Colorado Avalanche traded center Alexei Kaigorodov and defenseman Matt Hunwick to Washington Capitals for left wing Radim Vrbata

A native of Czech, Radim Vrbata was originally drafted to the NHL by the Colorado Avalanche in the 7th round of the 1999 entry draft. He has appeared in 139 NHL games during his career, notching 37 goals and adding 35 assists along with 75 penalty minutes. The 30 year old left wing has played 55 games with the Washington Capitals this season, totalling 21+17=38 with 31 PIM.

A native of Russia, Alexei Kaigorodov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Ottawa Senators in the 2nd round of the 2002 entry draft. He has not yet played at NHL level. The 28 year old center has not yet played for the Colorado Avalanche this season. He has played 7 games with the Lake Erie Monsters this season, totalling 0+2=2 with 0 PIM.

A native of , Matt Hunwick was originally drafted to the NHL by the Boston Bruins in the 7th round of the 2004 entry draft. He has appeared in 88 NHL games during his career, notching 3 goals and adding 25 assists along with 32 penalty minutes. The 26 year old defenseman has played 67 games with the Colorado Avalanche this season, totalling 2+20=22 with 24 PIM.