Canucks Acquire Defenseman Alberts from Hurricanes

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they have acquired defenseman Andrew Alberts from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. In 61 games this season with the Hurricanes, Alberts has two goals and eight assists for 10 points and 72 penalty minutes. In 324 career NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Carolina Hurricanes, he has four goals and 38 assists for 42 points and 364 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth move for the Canucks, as Alberts is a very physical, defensive defenseman who plays with lots of grit. He should be a good addition to their blueline.