The Edmonton Oilers have traded goalie Devan Dubnyk to the Nashville Predators for forward Matt Hendricks. The Oilers will pick up part of Dubnyk’s salary.
The 27-year old Dubnyk was drafted 14th overall in 2004 by the Oilers. He carries a $3.5 million cap hit. Dubnyk will be a free agent at the end of the season.
The 32-year old Hendricks was drafted 131st overall in the fifth round of the 2000 draft by the Predators. He carries a $1.825 million salary cap hit. Hendricks is under contract until after the 2016-17 season.