The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Keith Ballard to Vancouver in a four-player deal that included the Canucks? first-round pick.
New Florida general manager Dale Tallon sent Ballard and forward Victor Oreskovich to the Canucks for well-traveled forward Steve Bernier, Michael Grabner and the 25th overall pick in Friday?s draft. Florida used the pick to select Moose Jaw center Quinton Howden.
Canucks Acquire Keith Ballard In Four-Player Trade