Devils acquire D’Agostini

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Derek

In another low risk move that only Devils architect Lou Lamoriello can make, he acquired forward Matt D’Agostini from the Blues for a conditional 2015 draft pick.

The 26-year old D’Agostini fell out of favor under Ken Hitchcock. He’s only played in 16 games this season registering a goal and helper. Two years ago, he scored 21 goals and added 25 assists for 46 points in 82 contests (’10-11). All career highs that he hasn’t come close to matching.

D’Agostini gets a fresh start in New Jersey. With Dainius Zubrus still out, the Devils add depth. He is a capable fore-checker who can bring energy. If it’s half as good as Andrei Loktionov, chalk another one up for Lamoriello. 

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2 Responses to Devils acquire D’Agostini

  1. Unknown's avatar Hasan says:
    March 23, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    If I needed to go bargain shopping at the mall I'd want Lou lol. Can't really fault getting a roster player for fourth/fifth round picks the way we have 'three' times already. D'Agostini played under assistant Dave Barr, so as usual Lou had an in-house first-hand report on him.btw the condition is we give up a 2014 4th rounder if we re-sign/qualify D'Agostini – if we don't, we only give up a 5th rounder and get back a 7th rounder (also in 2014).

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