He was traded along with Bob MacMillan, Dick Redmond and a second‐round selection in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft (23rd overall–Mike Perovich) from the St. Louis Blues to the Atlanta Flames for Phil Myre, Curt Bennett and Barry Gibbs on December 12, 1977.
In a trade that occurred on December 12, 1977, he was swapped with Bob MacMillan, Dick Redmond, and a future draft pick (23rd overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft) from the St. Louis Blues to the Atlanta Flames in exchange for Phil Myre, Curt Bennett, and Barry Gibbs.