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The Chicago Blackhawks traded restricted free agent Brandon Saad, defenseman Michael Paliotta and forward Alex Broadhurst to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forwards Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano, Jeremy Morin and Corey Tropp plus a 2016 fourth-round pick Tuesday.
Saad will return to the United Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 when the Blue Jackets faceoff against the Hawks.
The Hawks also re-signed goaltender Michael Leighton, the likely No. 3, to a one-year deal.
NHL free agency begins Wednesday.
Here's the latest news:
**Hawks submit qualifying offer for Dennis Rasmussen, not Matt Carey (SCH)
**Hawks interested in free agent defenseman Barret Jackman, per report (SCH)
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**Coyotes deny New York Post report that they're relocating to Las Vegas (Five For Howling)
**Sharks acquire Martin Jones from Bruins for first-rounder; sign him to 3-year, $9 million contact (Fear The Fin)
**Flames sign Dougie Hamilton to 6-year, $5.