Center Patrice Cormier(28) was originally a New Jersey Devils‘ 2nd round pick in the 2008 draft (#54 overall) but before he could play a game with them he was involved in the blockbuster trade that would send Ilya Kovalchuk out of Atlanta for the first time in his pro career.
He’s most infamously known for putting a vicious elbow check to an opposing player while playing in his last season of juniors.
The hit got him suspended for the remainder of the season.
As a rookie, he played 21 games for Atlanta Thrashers registering one goal and one assist.
He also skated in 11 games with their AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves picking up 2 goals and 3 assists.
After 28 games with St. John’s IceCaps (9 goals, 4 assists), he received his first recall by Winnipeg Jets.
His gritty play could find him a home with the team for the remainder of the season.
