The Blackhawks got the better end of the deal when they sent Nick Schmaltz to the Arizona Coyotes in return for Dylan Strome [and Brendan Perlini]. Both players, who needed a change of scenery, thrived off of the respected players on their new team. General manager Stan Bowman brought fans back into his corner when he saw the potential in the promising forward.
Strome Needed Change
Strome wasn’t doing well in Arizona. He had three goals and three assists in 20 games, which isn’t ideal for a third overall pick. He seemed uninterested in the desert and needed a fresh start somewhere new.