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The Roster Moves Begin
GM Cloutier has conducted two trades today:
The Anaheim Ducks, unable to settle on a contracted with their restricted free agent defenseman Hampus Lindholm have dealt him to the Jets. Going the other way are 19 year old center prospect Jack Roslovic, in the first year of his entry level deal, Right Wing Joel Armia, and a pick.
"Our team this year will most likely struggle to put the puck in this season. We will need to build that depth over time. Until then having a good back end will allow us to keep games tight and within range."
In a separate move, the Jets were able to add common rumor mill resident Tomas Plekanec from Montreal in exchange for grit and a francophone with a scoring touch. Mathieu Perreault, Mark Stuart, and Chris Thorburn headed the other way as well as a pick and unsigned center prospect Jansen Harkins.
"Having grown up in Montreal, I know what I am getting in return. Some might say that the price was steep. He will add scoring as well as that great defensive acumen to balance us down the middle."
In the few days that followed two defensive pillars were signed to important deals.
Jacob Trouba was signed to a four year deal at $6.75 million per season while Lindholm would sign for $5.11 million per year on a deal that will span five seasons.
The team is rounding up.
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