Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Blackhawks get in return for trading Mattias Janmark?
The Blackhawks received a 2021 second-round pick and 2022 third-round pick from Vegas, plus minor-league defenseman Nick DiSimone from San Jose. Chicago retained $1.125 million of Janmark's contract to make the deal work.
Who is Adam Gaudette and why did Chicago trade for him?
Gaudette is a 24-year-old forward who won the Hobey Baker Award at Northeastern University in 2018. The Blackhawks acquired him from Vancouver in exchange for Matthew Highmore, with coach Jeremy Colliton praising Gaudette as "big and skilled."
What prospects did the Blackhawks acquire at the trade deadline?
Chicago added several prospects including Adam Gaudette from Vancouver, Ryder Rolston (Colorado's 2020 fifth-round pick) from the Soderberg trade, and Josh Dickinson from Colorado. They also moved up from a fifth to fourth-round pick in the Bowey deal.
Why did the Blackhawks trade away Matthew Highmore?
Highmore struggled this season with just two assists in 24 games and had been regularly scratched over the last month. Despite his strong 2020 playoff performance, he had fallen behind other forwards in the rotation.
What was Stan Bowman's strategy at the 2021 trade deadline?
Bowman focused on rebuilding the Blackhawks' asset pool by trading expiring veteran contracts for draft picks and prospects. He said the moves were consistent with their offseason plan to accumulate future assets while clearing space for upcoming prospects.