The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 5th round draft pick to the Chicago Blackhawks. In return, the Lightning receive back right handed defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round draft pick.
TRADE ALERT: The #Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Slater Koekkoek (AAV of $865,000) and a 2019 5th round pick from the Lightning in exchange for defenseman Jan Rutta and a 2019 7th round pick. pic.twitter.com/8IRmeaBKwM
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 11, 2019
Rumors once again surfaced a few days ago from Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet in his 31 Thoughts that the Lightning were looking to trade Koekkoek.