The Chicago Blackhawks obtained more draft capital via a trade with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
The Blackhawks acquired veteran Nikita Zaitsev, a 2023 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder from Ottawa in exchange for future considerations.
Zaitsev, 31, has a $4.5 million cap hit through the 2023-24 season. He had a limited no-trade clause, but Chicago was on his list of approved teams.
The defenseman played in 28 games for the Senators this season, his fourth with the team, collecting five assists. He also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2016-19.