The P.E.I. Rocket have traded captain Matthew Hobbs to the Victoriaville Tigres.
In exchange for the 20-year-old defenceman, the Rocket receive 18-year-old right winger Benjamin Laliberte, Baie-Comeau's second-round pick and Saint John's sixth-round pick.
Laliberte was a first round pick in he 2009 QMJHL Entry Draft and has one goal and three points with the Tigres this year. He had six goals and 20 points last year as a 17-year-old and had five goals and 15 points in his rookie season with Gatineau.
Hobbs, who was named captain this offseason, struggled this season with three goals and 13 points in 36 games. Last season he had 16 goals and 40 points in 65 games.
Hobbs has done a lot of good things for the organization, said Rocket president Serge Savard Jr. in a press release.
"However, we had the opportunity to get some pieces that will be assets as we continue to rebuild and we had to take it. We wish Matthew all the best on and off the ice this year and in years to come."
The Rocket travel to Saint John tomorrow night to battle the Sea Dogs.
