Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman shipped out forward Dominik Kahun and a 2019 fifth-round pick to the Penguins to fill a need with left-handed defenseman Olli Maatta on Saturday. With offseason free agent signings Dominik Kubalik and Anton Wedin pushing for roster spots along with others within the Blackhawks’ system, the forward became a group of strength to trade from for Bowman.
Kahun, who turns 24 in July, scored 13 goals and 37 points as a rookie last season while playing throughout Chicago’s lineup. With Kahun’s departure and the aforementioned players, the Blackhawks’ forward lineup is going to look different from last season.