News has broken that Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny has been traded to the Washington Capitals. The news came from Kempny himself, who told press about the trade as he left the United Center.
Michal Kempny said he’s been traded to the Capitals. He just left the building with his sticks.
The return for Kempny is reportedly a third-round pick in this year’s draft, giving the Blackhawks seven picks currently in 2018.
In two seasons in Chicago, Kempny played in 81 games, averaging 15:06 time on ice. He tallied 107 hits and 105 blocked shots and was a solid 55.