The Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club announced Wednesday that the team has
acquired 1997-born defenseman Tate Olson from the Prince George Cougars in
exchange for a third round selection in the 2018 Western Hockey League Bantam
Draft.
Olson, 20, was originally drafted by the Cougars in the second round (24th
overall) in the 2012 Bantam Draft. In his four year career, Olson has skated in
a total of 252 games registering 107 points (23g-84a) along with a plus-12
rating and 236 penalty minutes. The left-handed rearguard appeared in 67 games
last year for Prince George collecting 26 points (7g-19a) with a plus-9 rating
and 60 penalty minutes.
The product of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks
in the 2015 National Hockey League Entry Draft in the seventh round (210th
overall). He had a career offensive season in 2015-2016 with the Cougars when he
finished with 47 points (9g-38a) along with 90 penalty minutes.
“Tate’s one of the premier defenseman in the league and any time you get a
chance to add a guy like him you have the obligation to do that,” said
Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt. “I think coming out to the Eastern
Conference will be a nice change for him. Tate is certainly capable of playing
the power play, he’s got a lot of attributes and we think he can be a real good
player for us.”
(Lethbridge Hurricanes Release)
Thanks,
Pat
Since I just noticed that Menell is no longer on the roster, is it safe to say he will not be back?
ReplyDeleteWell that's the $100,000 question. Same thing happened with Luca Sbisa a few years ago, however he was returned to the Canes a few months later. Anything is possible, but Minnesota has complete control of this now. It's their call. For the Hurricanes I would think they are moving ahead as if he's not coming back with the hope he will. If Menell does return at some point, then some big decisions will have to be made. Hope that helps.
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