The Chicago Blackhawks trade forward Brandon Saad and defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the Colorado Avalanche for defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Anton Lindholm.
The Blackhawks are retaining $1 million of Saad’s contract.
The 27-year old Saad was 43rd drafted overall in the 2nd round of the 2011 draft. He has one year left at $6 million.
The 23-year old Gilbert was drafted 91st overall in the 3rd round of the 2015 draft. He carries a $925,000 cap hit.
The 25-year old Zadorov was drafted 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2013 draft. He’s an RFA.