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Oil Kings Acquire Eight Assets from Seattle in Exchange for Dylan Guenther

January 10, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Edmonton Oil Kings News Release


Edmonton, AB - The Edmonton Oil Kings have acquired eight assets from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for 2003-born F Dylan Guenther, the rights to 2007-born F Jordan Ramsay and a 2023 eighth-round draft pick.

In the trade, the Oil Kings have received the following assets:

Rights to 2007-born F Koji Gibson

2024 fourth-round pick

Conditional 2026 first-round pick

Conditional 2023 second-round pick (via Regina)

Conditional 2025 fourth-round pick

Conditional 2026 fourth-round pick

Conditional 2026 fifth-round pick

Conditional 2024 sixth-round pick (via Winnipeg)

Gibson, 15, was originally selected by the Thunderbirds in the fifth round, 101st overall, in the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft.

The North Vancouver, BC product is playing this season with Burnaby Winter Club U18 Prep team in the CSSHL. In 18 games, he has tallied nine points (5G, 4A) and 10 penalty minutes.

"The Edmonton Oil Kings are excited to acquire prospect Koji Gibson," said Oil Kings President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kirt Hill. "Koji is a hardworking 200-foot player that has significant speed and skill.

"He is someone we strongly considered drafting in 2022 and now have the opportunity to add him to our prospect pool. He is a player that has great character which makes this addition exciting."

Guenther, 19, is currently playing with the NHL's Arizona Coyotes where in 22 games this season, he has 11 points (3G, 8A), eight penalty minutes and a -6 plus/minus rating.

He recently played for Team Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship where he won a gold medal after registering 10 points (7G, 3A) in seven games.

"As I previously noted when Dylan made the NHL this season, we would like to thank him for all his contribution while being an Edmonton Oil King," added Hill. "Dylan will continue to be a big part of our organization's legacy moving forward as one of the best players to ever don the Oil Kings crest.

"This trade would allow Dylan to go to a contending WHL Club this season if the Arizona Coyotes make the decision to send him back to the WHL before the NHL Trade Deadline. We wish Dylan continued success in the NHL this season."

The Edmonton Oil Kings next home game is tonight when they play host to the Moose Jaw Warriors at 7:00 P.M.

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