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Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings Engage in Goalie Swap

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Mar 8, 1994 — 1 min read

The Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings completed a surprise trade yesterday, sending goaltenders Bob Essensa and Sergei Bautin to the Red Wings in exchange for Tim Cheveldae and centre Dallas Drake. Essensa, Winnipeg's current goaltender, has struggled behind the team's defense this season, posting a 196 record. He is expected to join the Red Wings for their upcoming games in Calgary and Edmonton. Cheveldae, 26, has a 16-9-1 record this season, and Detroit's management hopes he will bolster their goaltending heading into the playoffs.

Key Takeaways:

The Winnipeg Jets traded goaltenders Bob Essensa and Sergei Bautin to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goaltender Tim Cheveldae and centre Dallas Drake.
Essensa has a 196 record this season behind Winnipeg's defense, which has been plagued by problems.
Cheveldae has a 16-9-1 record this season, and Detroit hopes he will strengthen their goaltending ahead of the playoffs.
The trade marks the first major transaction for Jets coach John Paddock since he took over as general manager two months ago.
Winnipeg's coach, John Paddock, stated that a trade involving Essensa and Cheveldae had been rumored for weeks but was not finalized until the addition of centre Dallas Drake made the deal worthwhile.
Drake has scored 10 goals and recorded 22 assists this season and is expected to play on a line with wingers Keith Tkachuk and Nelson Emerson.
Coach Paddock indicated that the trade is not an isolated incident, stating, "This isn't the last trade we're going to make. A lot of players should be playing for their jobs."

Statistics:

196: Bob Essensa's record this season as Winnipeg Jets goaltender
11: Bob Essensa's wins this season
13: Essensa's losses this season
9: Detroit Red Wings' regular season games remaining in which Tim Cheveldae is expected to play
10: Goals scored by Dallas Drake this season
22: Assists recorded by Dallas Drake this season
2: Months since John Paddock took over as Jets general manager

Sources:

Associated Press, no date given (winning, MB) WINNIPEG The Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings traded goaltenders yesterday.

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