One NHL Scout’s Thoughts About Ceci Trade (+)

What’s one NHL scout’s opinion of the Cody Ceci trade?

On Aug. 18, the San Jose Sharks acquired Ceci and a 2025 third-round pick from the Edmonton Oilers for Ty Emberson. It appeared to be a salary dump for the Oilers: Right-handed defenseman Ceci, 30, had one year left on his contract at $3.25 million AAV, while right-handed defenseman Emberson, 24, has a $950,000 AAV and will be an RFA after this season.

I asked a scout, not with the San Jose Sharks or Oilers, his thoughts on Ceci, Emberson, and the trade.