he Anaheim Ducks on Thursday decided not to match the five-year, $21.25 million offer by the Edmonton Oilers for left wing Dustin Penner, according to TSN of Canada.
Therefore, Penner, 24, is now property of the Oilers, who tendered the offer sheet for the Group II restricted free agent on July 26.
As compensation, the Ducks receive the Oilers' first-, second- and third-round picks.
In his first full season, Penner had 29 goals and 16 assists in 82 games for Anaheim. He had three goals and five assists in the Ducks' race to the Stanley Cup championship.
Had the Ducks decided to match the offer, they would have exceeded the $50.3 million salary cap.
Therefore, Penner, 24, is now property of the Oilers, who tendered the offer sheet for the Group II restricted free agent on July 26.
As compensation, the Ducks receive the Oilers' first-, second- and third-round picks.
In his first full season, Penner had 29 goals and 16 assists in 82 games for Anaheim. He had three goals and five assists in the Ducks' race to the Stanley Cup championship.
Had the Ducks decided to match the offer, they would have exceeded the $50.3 million salary cap.
