By Canadian Press

Oilers acquire defenceman Brett Kulak from Canadiens, Brassard from Flyers

Mar 21, 2022 | 3:37 PM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Brett Kulak from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline.

Edmonton sends fellow defenceman William Lagesson, a conditional second-round pick in the 2022 draft and a seventh-round pick in 2024 to the Canadiens.

Montreal will retain 50 per cent of Kulak’s salary.

A 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent, Kulak has three goals and 13 points in 56 games this season and provide the Oilers depth to their blue line as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

In 316 career games with the Canadiens and Calgary Flames, the Edmonton native has registered 13 goals and 56 points.

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Kulak, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 draft by Calgary, has added four assists in 23 playoff contests.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 21, 2022.

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