The Chicago Blackhawks are in a full rebuild. In a flat cap league, acquiring salary dumps is a great way to add assets. The Blackhawks have now made a trade with the Ottawa Senators.
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The Blackhawks will acquire defenseman Nikita Zaitsev. In addition, they will receive a second-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.
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This is great for the Blackhawks, who are adding assets essentially for free in a time where they don't need to compete.
POLL
Who won this trade?
Ottawa
107
39.5 %
Chicago
164
60.5 %
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