The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Duncan Keith to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Caleb Jones and a 2021 3rd round pick.
No salary was retained in the deal.
The 37-year old Keith was drafted 56th overall in the 2nd round pick the 2002 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He carries a $5.5 million cap hit for two more years.
The 24-year old Jones was drafted 117th overall in the 4th round of the 2015 draft. He has a year left at $850,000.
Thoughts from the media
Jonathan Willis: “I like Duncan Keith.