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Pat Maroon News
The Devils have acquired Patrick Maroon from the Oilers for J.D. Dudek and a third round draft pick.

Maroon had a career-year while playing with Connor McDavid in 2016-17, but couldn’t quite find the same success this year. With his contract expiring at the end of the season and the Oilers out of the playoff hunt they had to trade him. Maroon made it seem possible that he could return to the Oilers this summer, but for now he heads to the Devils where he could find himself in the top-6.

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Maroon (lower-body) will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Sunday.

Maroon has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and despite trade rumours swirling around, the Oilers won’t preserve the health of their winger as he suits up tonight in Anaheim. Maroon re-enters the lineup with 30 points (14G / 16A) in 57 games this season—he will replace Mark Letestu, who was traded to the Blue Jackets this afternoon.

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Maroon (illness) missed Monday’s practice; doubtful for Tuesday’s game vs. Arizona.

Maroon has picked up six points (2G / 4A) in 10 games since being acquired from the Ducks at the trade deadline. He had been skating with Connor McDavid and Jordan Eberle, so his absence will open a nice spot in the lineup. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate.

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The Oilers have acquired Patrick Maroon from the Ducks for Martin Gernat and a 2016 fourth round pick.

Maroon, 27, has picked up just 13 points (4G / 9A) in 56 games this season after posting 34 (9G / 25A) in 71 last season. With the acquisition of Jamie McGinn, Maroon became expendable. He should get a bigger opportunity in Edmonton.

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Maroon (knee) is healing faster than anticipated.

Maroon's original timetable was four weeks, but he is coming along better than expected which means he could potentially be back by next week. With Dany Heatley back and Matt Beleskey playing well, the Ducks likely won't rush Maroon, but sounds like he will be joining them in practice shortly.

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