Overview
- Multiple outlets cite Dhaliwal’s report that a deal sending the 18-year-old from the Thunderbirds to Prince Albert is in place but not yet confirmed by the teams.
- Dhaliwal said Seattle could receive as many as eight assets in the transaction.
- Timing hinges on Cootes finishing World Juniors duty in Minnesota before joining his new club.
- The swap would shift Cootes from struggling Seattle (14-17-4) to contending Prince Albert (27-5-4) for a playoff push.
- Cootes has 10 goals and 23 points in 17 WHL games after a three-game NHL stint, and reports suggest he could debut for the Raiders as soon as Friday.