Kelowna Rockets captain Nolan Foote has joined the New Jersey Devils.
He was traded by Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Blake Coleman and Vancouver’s first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Foote, 19, has 15 goals and 18 assists in 26 games for the Rockets this season.
“This transaction allows us to acquire two key pieces in continuing to build this team around our foundational cornerstones,” said Devils executive vice president/interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald.
“Foote is a big, physical winger, with an excellent shot and great offensive instincts, especially on the power play.
“He will complement our young forward group for a long time.”
Former Rockets Damon Severson and Nick Merkley both currently play for the Devils.
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