Former Wild second round bust Patrick O'Sullivan traded again

Wow, this first second round draft choice worked out for the Minnesota Wild as well. Patrick O'Sullivan is another brutal reminder of the horrible drafting Doug Risebrough did when he was the General Manager of the Minnesota Wild.

General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Jim Vandermeer from the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for forward Patrick O’Sullivan.

Vandermeer, 30-years-old, recorded 12 points (4G, 8A) in 62 games with the Coyotes last season as well as 60 penalty minutes.[Oilers NHL]

Patrick O'Sullivan never actually played a game for the Minnesota Wild and his best season was in 2007-2008 when he scored (22g-31a-53pts) with the LA Kings who quickly rewarded him the next season by trading him to the Edmonton Oilers. O'Sullivan hasn't come close to achieving that total since.