The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly finalized a trade involving younger prospects Dmitry Kuzmin and Isaak Phillips, as first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger. The Jets and Blackhawks later confirmed the deal in an announcement on their web sites and social media accounts.
The deal will ship Kuzmin, a 2003-born defenseman, from Winnipeg to Chicago whereas Phillips, a 2001-born blueliner, heads to the Jets. Phillips was drafted within the fifth spherical in 2020 by Chicago. He has 56 NHL video games of expertise, however solely three this season. Kuzmin was drafted 82nd total in 2021 and came to visit to North America to play junior hockey. He’s 5’10” and a left-shot who posted 103 factors and a +18 score in 122 video games with the OHL’s Flint Firebirds. If he pans out, he initiatives as a second or third-pairing defenseman with some offensive upside.
The Jets get somebody with extra expertise. The Blackhawks get somebody they imagine has a vivid future. Kuzmin is an unknown, however he has sturdy mobility and puck-moving talents.
This Was a Commerce About Timing for Each the Blackhawks and Jets
This was as a lot a commerce in regards to the completely different timelines and home windows to win for each franchises because it was in regards to the ability units of every participant. Pro Hockey Rumors writes, “The swap received’t have an effect on both crew’s roster rely or wage cap, as each are actively on AHL assignments. Nevertheless, the Jets might want to work with Phillips, who shall be a restricted free agent with arbitration rights on the finish of the season.”
Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen commented on the reported Isaak Phillips for Dmitry Kuzmin commerce and stated he was excited for his former participant and completely satisfied he would get a contemporary begin.
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