Preadators Trade Derek Roy To Oilers

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NHL Predators waive Derek Roy - ESPN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Predators have waived forward Derek Roy and assigned forward Viktor Stalberg to the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals.

The Predators announced the moves Sunday.

Roy signed a one-year deal with Nashville this offseason, and he had 10 points in 26 games, ranking him ninth in scoring.

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Edmonton Oilers acquire Derek Roy from Nashville Predators for Mark Arcobello - ESPN

EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers have acquired center Derek Roy from the Nashville Predators for forward Mark Arcobello.

The Oilers also claimed winger Matt Fraser off waivers from the Bruins on Monday.

Roy has one goal and nine assists in 26 games this season.

In 692 career games, the 31-year-old veteran from Ottawa has 178 goals and 324 assists.

Edmonton adds some size and skill with Fraser, a 6-foot-1, 204-pound winger from Red Deer. The 24-year-old had three goals in 24 games for Boston this season.

Fraser is on a $625,000, one-year contract while Roy is on a one-year, $1 million deal.

Also, the Oilers waived forward Steve Pinizzotto.