Surprise trade sends former first-round pick from Edmonton Oilers to Ottawa
In a surprising move, the Edmonton Oilers trade former first-round pick Xavier Bourgault to a Canadian rival, impacting their forward depth.
The Edmonton Oilers, focused on capturing a Stanley Cup after their near miss in 2024, have traded away their 2021 first-round pick, Xavier Bourgault.
🔁 TRADE 🔁
The #Oilers have acquired forward Roby Jarventie & a fourth-round selection in 2025 from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forwards Xavier Bourgault & Jake Chiasson.
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The #Oilers have acquired forward Roby Jarventie & a fourth-round selection in 2025 from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forwards Xavier Bourgault & Jake Chiasson.
#LetsGoOilers
The trade relocates him to the Ottawa Senators, where he could find significant playing opportunities in the near future after showcasing his skills in the AHL with Bakersfield�earning 54 points in 117 games. At just 21 years old, his future looks promising. Edmonton receives a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and winger Roby Jarventie, a 21-year-old who debuted with the Senators last season, contributing one assist over seven games.
The Ottawa Senators released the following statement:
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and the team's 2025 fourth round pick.
Bourgault was drafted 22nd overall by Edmonton in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward spent his 2023-24 season with the Oilers' AHL affiliate the Bakersfield Condors. In 55 games regular season games with the Condors, Bourgault scored eight goals and 12 assists for a 20-point total. In 117 career AHL games, the L'Islet, Québec native has 21 goals and 33 assists for a total of 54 points.
Chiasson was also drafted by the Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, coming at 116th overall in the fourth round. Last season was the Abbotsford, British Columbia native's first pro season, which he spent the majority of with the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL. In 68 games, the 21-year-old scored nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. Chiasson made his AHL debut with the Bakersfield Condors on April 20 in at 5-3 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights.
Headed Edmonton's way, alongside Ottawa's 2025 fourth round pick, is forward Roby Jarventie. He was drafted 33rd overall by the Senators in the second round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward spent most of his season with Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. In 22 regular season games with Belleville, Jarventie recorded 20 points in the form of nine goals and 11 assists. The Tampere, Finland native made his NHL debut with the Senators on November 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 7 NHL games with the Senators, Jarventie recorded one assist � his first NHL point.
Bourgault was drafted 22nd overall by Edmonton in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward spent his 2023-24 season with the Oilers' AHL affiliate the Bakersfield Condors. In 55 games regular season games with the Condors, Bourgault scored eight goals and 12 assists for a 20-point total. In 117 career AHL games, the L'Islet, Québec native has 21 goals and 33 assists for a total of 54 points.
Chiasson was also drafted by the Oilers in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, coming at 116th overall in the fourth round. Last season was the Abbotsford, British Columbia native's first pro season, which he spent the majority of with the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL. In 68 games, the 21-year-old scored nine goals and 11 assists for 20 points. Chiasson made his AHL debut with the Bakersfield Condors on April 20 in at 5-3 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights.
Headed Edmonton's way, alongside Ottawa's 2025 fourth round pick, is forward Roby Jarventie. He was drafted 33rd overall by the Senators in the second round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward spent most of his season with Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. In 22 regular season games with Belleville, Jarventie recorded 20 points in the form of nine goals and 11 assists. The Tampere, Finland native made his NHL debut with the Senators on November 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 7 NHL games with the Senators, Jarventie recorded one assist � his first NHL point.
TRANSACTION: We have acquired forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Roby Jarventie and the #Sens 2025 4th round draft pick.
Les #Sens acquièrent les attaquants Xavier Bourgault et Jake Chiasson d'Edmonton en retour de l'attaquant Roby Jarventie et d'un choix de quatrième ronde en 2025
Les #Sens acquièrent les attaquants Xavier Bourgault et Jake Chiasson d'Edmonton en retour de l'attaquant Roby Jarventie et d'un choix de quatrième ronde en 2025
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15 JUILLET | 153 ANSWERS Surprise trade sends former first-round pick from Edmonton Oilers to Ottawa Which player do you believe will have the more successful career: Xavier Bourgault or Roby Jarventie? | ||
| Xavier Bourgault | 79 | 51.6 % |
| Roby Jarventie | 74 | 48.4 % |
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