The Chicago Blackhawks have made a minor league deal with the Winnipeg Jets and traded defenseman Isaak Phillips in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin. At first glance, this may seem like an odd trade for the Blackhawks to make,

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has acquired defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Isaak Phillips. Kuzmin, 21, has appeared in 21 games with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League during the 2024-25 campaign,

Taylor Hall’s actual black eye, courtesy of Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil, doesn’t hurt so much. “(Feels) good. It’s fine,” said Hall, whose right eyelid looked more red than black and had seven stitches in it.

Chicago Blackhawks left winger Taylor Hall can be a valuable contributor to a more competitive NHL team without costing too much in a trade, writes Adam Proteau.