NHL Trade Deadline: Devils trade Dmitry Kulikov to Edmonton
The New Jersey Devils stay in sell mode as the deadline draws near.
The NHL’s trade deadline is coming today and the Devils remain active.
NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes reported first that the Devils are trading veteran defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Edmonton Oilers. New Jersey is reportedly receiving a conditional draft choice back from the Oilers.
On the Oilers/Kulikov trade: The conditional 2022 4th round draft pick can turn into a 2022 3rd rounder if the Oilers make the second round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) April 12, 2021
Kulikov, 30, appeared in 38 games for the Devils this season. He was credited with two assists.
Dimitry Kulikov, acquired by EDM, is a pretty solid defensive defenceman who's having himself a great (probably sample-size-outlier) season for the Devils. #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/tHqkau4qL8
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) April 12, 2021
Tab has written about MLB, the NHL and the NFL for more than a decade for publications including The Fourth Period, Bleacher Report and La Vida Baseball. He is the author of two books about the Chicago Blackhawks and has been credentialed for the MLB All-Star Game and postseason and multiple Stanley Cup Finals. He is the co-host of the Line Drive Radio podcast.
