The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Dylan Sikura to the Vegas Golden Knights for forward Brandon Pirri.
The 25-year old Sikura was drafted 178th overall in the 6th round of the 2014 draft by the Blackhawks. He carries a $750,000 cap hit and will be an RFA at the end of next season.
The 29-year old Pirri was drafted 59th overall in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft by the Blackhawks. He carries a $775,000 cap hit and will be a UFA at the end of next season.
Ben Pope: “Dylan Sikura and Brandon Pirri were, at different times, both considered future top-6 forwards for the Blackhawks.