Jets' Chase De Leo acquired by Ducks in exchange for Nic Kerdiles

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Anaheim Ducks have acquired center Chase De Leo from the Winnipeg Jets in a trade for left wing Nic Kerdiles.

The Ducks announced the deal, which swaps two California natives hoping for NHL breakthroughs in new surroundings, on Saturday.

De Leo is a 22-year-old prospect from La Mirada, a suburb between Los Angeles and Anaheim. He has appeared in two games for Winnipeg, making his NHL debut against the Ducks in 2016.

Kerdiles has appeared in three games over the past two seasons for Anaheim. The Orange County product appeared in four playoff games for the Ducks in 2017.