Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Blackhawks trade to get Richard Panik?
The Blackhawks traded Jeremy Morin to Toronto in exchange for Richard Panik. At the time, it was considered a minor "garbage for garbage" trade that barely registered as news.
How many points did Richard Panik score this season?
Richard Panik scored 42 points in 77 games this season while making only $875,000. He nearly equaled his total career output in goals, assists and points during this season alone.
Is Richard Panik a restricted or unrestricted free agent?
Richard Panik is due to hit restricted free agency this summer. This means other teams can make offer sheets that the Blackhawks would have the right to match.
How much cap space will the Blackhawks have if Marcus Kruger is taken in the expansion draft?
If Marcus Kruger becomes the Blackhawks' expansion draft casualty, it would free up just over $3 million in cap space. Some percentage of that space would likely be offered to Panik.
What type of contract should the Blackhawks offer Richard Panik?
The article suggests the Blackhawks should offer Panik a bridge contract similar to what they did with Artemi Panarin. A two-year extension in the $1.5-2 million per year range would be a risk-free trial run.