Peterborough Petes Acquire Two Hamilton Bulldogs In Exchange For Nick Lardis, Sahil Panwar and Two Draft Picks

The Peterborough Petes have acquired OHL champion Avery Hayes and Dallas Stars prospect Gavin White from the Hamilton Bulldogs in exchange for Nick Lardis, Sahil Panwar, a 2023 third-round pick (obtained from the Flint Firebirds) and a 2026 conditional sixth-round pick announced on Saturday.

Gavin White (left) and Avery Hayes (right) both won the OHL Championship last year with the Hamilton Bulldogs. Peterborough lost four straight games to Hamilton in the first round of the playoffs last postseason. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes, Brendon Taylor and Terry Wilson.

Hayes is currently second in the OHL in goals with 27 in 33 games played. I his championship season with Hamilton last year, he scored 41 goals with 38 assists in 66 games played. The 5’10”, 175 lbs Hayes was a sixth-round pick by Hamilton, 118th overall, in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection.

“Avery is a highly effective goal scorer who will bring additional skill to our offensive group,” said Michael Oke, Petes general manager. “He is a creative playmaker with experience in all game situations, adding a strong level of versatility and leadership to our team.”

White was drafted in the fourth round, 115th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. In 66 games last season, White had 10 goals and 46 assists and nine points in 19 postseason games. At 6’1”, 193 lbs., White was originally selected by the Bulldogs in the third round of the 2018 OHL U18 Priority Selection.

“Gavin is a right-shot defenseman who is effective in every zone,” said Oke. “His speed and playmaking ability will make him a good fit with our group’s style of play down the stretch.”

Both Hayes and White are in the Petes lineup for Saturday’s game against the Kingston Frontenacs at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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