The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have acquired forwards Tomas Fleischmann (FLIGHSH-muhn) and Dale Weise (WEES) from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Phillip Danault and Chicago’s second-round pick in the 2018 National Hockey League Draft.
Fleischmann, 31, has tallied 20 points (10G, 10A) in 57 games this season with Montreal. A native of the Czech Republic, Fleischmann scored five goals in November including a season-high two goals on Nov. 1 vs. Winnipeg. The forward has played in 638 career games and registered 330 points (133G, 197A). In 35 career Stanley Cup Playoffs games, he has posted nine points (4G, 5A).