Islanders Transaction: The team has acquired Jordan Eberle from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Ryan Strome. pic.twitter.com/aMosTueeyW— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2017
NYIFC Comments:"I've had previous chemistry with John. Our games suit each other well."
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 22, 2017
Eberle excited to join #Isles, Tavares: https://t.co/VNx0MuE420 pic.twitter.com/vETVcH5yOb
Eberle is a RW, Strome was a center, who kept getting pushed to right wing, and still the 5th overall pick almost had 20 goals/50 points.
Eberle is someone Edmonton clearly was not thrilled with win or lose, and makes six million dollars for the next two years.
After that the Islanders could be left with nothing for a 5th overall pick, we have seen that movie before.
Edmonton get's a 23 year old player.
Should Ebele be a better right wing than Strome based on last season?
At six million he needs to produce to his contract.