Today, the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks have finalized a trade, involving Sam Lafferty, Ilya Mikheyev, and a second-round draft pick.
The Vancouver Canucks have prioritized clearing cap space to secure key free agents and retain their current roster. In line with this strategy, they've dealt forward Ilya Mikheyev and his $4.75 million salary to the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks, known for their currently sparse roster, present an opportunity for Ilya Mikheyev to potentially join forces with sophomore standout Connor Bedard. Mikheyev, a former 20-goal scorer who hasn't hit peak form in Vancouver, could find renewed success and form in Chicago.
