The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Michael Latta from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Cameron Schilling, the team announced Saturday. It’s the first trade by the Blackhawks in 2017.
Latta, 25, will report to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL, where Schilling had been playing all season. The forward, who has previously spent time with the Washington Capitals, had been playing with the Kings’ AHL affiliate this season. In 29 games with the Ontario Reign, he recorded two goals and four assists.
In 113 games with Washington, Latta recorded four goals and 13 assists.