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Trade: Oilers grab Roy, send Arcobello to Predators

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 16: Derek Roy #21 of the Nashville Predators skates against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena on December 16, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

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Rather than claiming him on waivers, the Edmonton Oilers decided to trade for Derek Roy instead, sending Mark Arcobello to the Nashville Predators on Monday.

At first, it seems odd to do it this way, but there are a few reasons:

Roy, 31, carries a $1 million salary and is set to be a UFA after the 2014-15 season. He’s managed 10 points in 26 games in 2014-15, although he failed to score a point (or even register a shot on goal) in the last six contests. His possession stats are pretty unremarkable considering extremely cushy zone starts. As you likely know, Roy enjoyed some impressive peak years with the Buffalo Sabres, though those memories are starting to feel pretty distant.

Arcobello, 26, makes $600K this season. He’ll be a restricted free agent this summer. Arcobello has 12 points in 36 games so far and 78 games of NHL experience under his belt.

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