Blackhawks acquire Kurtis Gabriel from Maple Leafs for Chad Krys

Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks made a minor roster move on Thursday afternoon, sending Chad Krys to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Kurtis Gabriel.

The Blackhawks have acquired forward Kurtis Gabriel from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Chad Krys. pic.twitter.com/B0Ls9BnLYd

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 9, 2021 The photo choice for Gabriel used above offers insight to how Gabriel’s season is going, as he did not play a game with the Maple Leafs after signing with the team during free agency in July. Gabriel’s last NHL time came with the San Jose Sharks in the prior season, when he registered no points in 11 games…