Edmonton Oilers trade Zack Kassian to Arizona Coyotes

Two years, five months and nine days after Ken Holland signed Zack Kassian to a four-year contract extension

he has traded him to the Arizona Coyotes.

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The second-round pick is in the year 2025, while the third is in 2024.

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While the trade may seem hefty, the Oilers still are able to retain a day one draft pick

It breaks down to the Oilers moving back three spots while trading a second and a third to move Kassian’s contract.

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The 2017 playoffs will remain among the more memorable times from Kassian

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