Sens prospect, two-time World Junior champion Zack Ostapchuk involved in massive WHL trade
The Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League announced on Sunday night that they've traded Ottawa Senators prospect and two-time World Junior champion Zack Ostapchuk to the Winnipeg Ice.
In exchange, the Giants got a massive haul of three first-round picks, a fifth round pick, Skyler Bruce, Connor Dale, Owen Brees and Hudson Landmark.
In a statement, Giants general manager Barclay Parneta said, "We would like to thank Zack for his leadership and contributions to the Giants organization. He has left his mark on the Giants that will influence it positively for years to come. We look forward to welcoming Skyler Bruce and Connor Dale to the Vancouver Giants."
Ostapchuk, 19, had 29 points (ten goals, 19 assists) in 21 games for the Giants before leaving for Canada's World Junior Selection Camp in early December. He now joins a Winnipeg team full of talent including a pair of first-round picks from last year's NHL Entry Draft, Conor Geekie and Matthew Savoie.
TRADE:
Giants acquire 3 first round picks, 2 forwards, 2 prospects, and a fifth round pick for captain Zack Ostapchuk
📸: @rjmedia_ca / Zach Peters
🔗: https://t.co/dLoiEXdrby— Vancouver Giants (@WHLGiants) January 9, 2023
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Bobby Brink | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Cam York | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Trevor Zegras | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Sebastian Aho | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Noah Cates | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Travis Konecny | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Travis Sanheim | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Sean Walker | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Josh Anderson | - | - | - | |
| Emil Andrae | - | - | - | |
| Viktor Arvidsson | - | - | - | |
| Jonathan Aspirot | - | - | - | |
| Mathew Barzal | - | - | - | |
| John Beecher | - | - | - | |
| Jackson Blake | - | - | - | |
| Zachary Bolduc | - | - | - | |
| William Borgen | - | - | - | |
| Jonny Brodzinski | - | - | - | |
| Bowen Byram | - | - | - | |
| COMPLETE STATS | ||||
| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Canadiens | 12 | 9 | 3 | - | 18 | |
| Red Wings | 13 | 9 | 4 | - | 18 | |
| Maple Leafs | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | |
| Lightning | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | |
| Senators | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Bruins | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 14 | |
| Panthers | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| Sabres | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Devils | 13 | 9 | 4 | - | 18 | |
| Penguins | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | |
| Hurricanes | 11 | 7 | 4 | - | 14 | |
| Blue Jackets | 12 | 7 | 5 | - | 14 | |
| Rangers | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | |
| Islanders | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| Capitals | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| Flyers | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Avalanche | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 19 | |
| Jets | 12 | 9 | 3 | - | 18 | |
| Mammoth | 12 | 8 | 4 | - | 16 | |
| Stars | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | |
| Blackhawks | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | |
| Predators | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
| Wild | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | |
| Blues | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Kraken | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |
| Ducks | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | |
| Golden Knights | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | |
| Oilers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Kings | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | |
| Canucks | 14 | 7 | 7 | - | 14 | |
| Sharks | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | |
| Flames | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | |
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