Miners at it again; acquire Perreault from the Loons
CANADIAN PRESS (Sudbury, ON)
The Sudbury Miners and New England Loons made a move after the conclusion of the CCHL Finals over the weekend. The Loons sent pending UFA forward Mathieu Perreault and a 2019 3rd round pick to the Sudbury Miners in exchange for forward Drake Cagguila and prospect Teddy Bluegar.
It is believed that Sudbury plans to re-sign Perreault at a reasonable $3.3 million cap hit for the next 2-3 years, and with the 2019 3rd rounder, it gives the Miners another pick in the top 60.
“Mathieu was one of those players we had identified at the end of the year that might be available, given the fact he was an upcoming UFA. While he is a mature player, we think he can bring some leadership to our young dressing room”, quoted Miners GM Terry James.
“We think his playmaking skills and hockey sense are outstanding, and he's also very quick. We like the flexibility he provides by being able to play both wing and center, and he can help us in the face-off department”.
In exchange for Perreault, the Miners gave up a low level prospect in Bluegar, but the real key to the deal for the Loons was getting Cagguila. While a versatile player, Cagguila was never going to land a top-6 role with the Miners going forward, but is very anxious to earn a that shot with the Loons.
“I enjoyed my time here with Sudbury. The organization is top notch and I think they have a very bright future. But, at this stage of my career, I want to go to a place where I can play regularly and show what I am capable of doing”, stated the out-going Cagguila.
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