Former Oiler Cody Ceci reflects on trade from Edmonton to San Jose

Cody Ceci's recent interview offered a glimpse into the tough emotions behind his trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks.

Ceci shared that his main focus had been winning a Stanley Cup with the Oilers, and he hinted at how difficult it is to leave the team before achieving that goal.

Yet, he also acknowledged the business side of hockey that led to his trade and expressed a positive outlook on his new opportunity with the Sharks. Reflecting on his time with the Oilers, Ceci emphasized that he'll always cherish the memories and the playoff runs with his teammates.

It's got to be a shock for the 30 year-old, going from one of the NHL's top teams with serious Cup aspirations to a squad projected to finish near the bottom of the standings.

He answered the tough questions with professionalism, but you can't help but feel that he might be leaving behind his best shot at a Stanley Cup.

The 6»3 210 pound blueliner has 786 NHL games under his belt, and has played for the Ottawa Senators, who selected him with the 15th pick in the 2012 draft, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Oilers. Over the past three seasons in Edmonton, he was reliable bottom four defenseman.

GM Stan Bowman didn't want to trade Ceci but had to because of cap constraints. In exchange, they received Ty Emberson, a promising young defenseman, but it remains to be seen if he can handle top-four minutes on a Cup-contending team.

Oilers fans will be rooting for Ceci to find success with the Sharks. Maybe he'll be traded to another playoff-bound team at the deadline. Regardless, we wish him nothing but the best in this new chapter of his career.

Source: Oilers DailyCody Ceci admits hard feelings about his trade off the Edmonton Oilers

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