Anaheim Ducks Player Grades: Mathieu Perreault

Feb 3, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mathieu Perreault (22) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Honda Center. The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

On September 29, 2013, the Anaheim Ducks traded AHLer John Mitchell and a fourth-round draft pick to the Washington Capitals for a small center who had gotten lost in the plans. That small center would go on to finish fourth on the Ducks in scoring in his first year in Anaheim. Anyone who said that Mathieu Perreault would come here and provide as much offense as he did is obviously a liar. But, he was an excellent surprise and yet another steal by Ducks GM Bob Murray.