TRADE: Sea Dogs acquire three draft picks from Val-d’Or for Héroux

SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The Saint John Sea Dogs have acquired a 2027 first-round pick (Chicoutimi) and two 2028 second-round picks from the Val-d'Or Foreurs in exchange for forward Nolann Héroux, the team announced Thursday. “Nolann is a good player, and he was looking for a greater opportunity. We wanted to accommodate him in that,” said Sea Dogs president and general manager Trevor Georgie. “For us, this transaction was about maximizing value for the future. Chicoutimi's first-round pick in 2027 was a critical asset, and adding two second-round picks gives us significant flexibility moving forward. Turning one player into three...