OTHL -- The Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins completed a five player deal today. The Boston Bruins acquired winger Ryan Smyth and defender Ed Jovanovski along with prospect Kevin Klein in exchange for winger Todd Bertuzzi and defender Willie Mitchell as well as a draft pick in the 2006 entry draft.
Ryan Smyth (30), has not produced for the Edmonton Oilers this season with just 9 points in 19 games. Smyth was also -4 this season. Last season Ryan Smyth lead the Edmonton Oilers with 29 goals and 30 assists for 59 points in 75 games. Ed Jovanovski (30) who was acquired by Edmonton earlier this season from Florida, has had a solid season with 13 points in 20 played games. Last season the hard hitting defender had 33 points in 81 games and 182 hits recorded, witch was good enough for 18th in the league.
Todd Bertuzzi (31), one of the leagues premier powerforwards managed to collect 21 points in 19 games with Boston this season. Bertuzzi was acquired from San Jose in a six player deal during the off-season. Last season Bertuzzi was third on the Sharks team in points with 18 goals and 45 assists for 63 points in 80 played games. Bertuzzi also had 202 penalty minutes last season. Willie Mitchell (29) was acquired from Minnesota last season along with Todd Marchant and Manny Fernandez. Last season Mitchell played 73 games in witch he had 1 goal and 17 points, along with a +10 rating. So far this season Mitchell has played 17 games and registerd 2 points.