On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks traded for defenseman Nikita Zaitsev from the Ottawa Senators. In exchange, the Senators also sent a second-round pick in 2023, and a fourth-round pick in 2026 for future considerations.
This was an integral move for the Sens to clear cap space for future signings. The 31 year-old Zaitsev still has one more year remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $4.5 million.
Blackhawks trade for Nikita Zaitsev
The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to be very busy up until the NHL Trade Deadline on March 3. Expected to be moved are pending UFA’s Max Domi and Patrick Kane, with the possibilities of others.