Nilsson Involved in Trade for Smyth
February 27, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
The Islanders have acquired all-star forward Ryan Smyth from the Edmonton Oilers for prospect forwards Ryan O'Marra, Robert Nilsson and a 2007 first round draft selection. In 53 games this season with the Oilers this season, the 6-1, 190-pound wing has 31 goals and 22 assists.
"Ryan Smyth is a premier NHL player," said Islanders general manager Garth Snow. "The New York Islanders are proud to have Ryan become a member of our organization."
Smyth has played in 770 regular season NHL games over his 12-year career, all with the Oilers. He has recorded 265 goals and 284 assists for 549 points. Last season, Smyth played in 24 playoff games for the Oilers during their run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals and recorded seven goals and nine assists for 16 points. Entering tonight's games, Smyth is tied for seventh in the NHL with 14 power play goals.
Smyth represented the Oilers at the All-Star Game in Dallas last month and won a Gold Medal with Canada at 2002 Winter Olympic Games. In his international career, Smyth has represented Canada at seven World Championships, at the 2005 World Cup of Hockey and also at the 2006 Winter Olympics. He was also named to the WHL's 1994-95 East Second All-Star Team. Smyth was originally drafted by Edmonton in the first round, sixth overall, in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.
Nilsson was drafted by the Islanders in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent the entire 2006-07 season in Bridgeport (AHL) and played in 53 NHL games last season, scoring six goals with 14 assists for 20 points. O'Marra was taken by the Islanders in the first round, 15th overall, of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and is currently with Saginaw of the Ontario Hockey League.
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