Blackhawks latest trade is all about financial flexibility

The Chicago Blackhwaks pulled off a seemingly minor trade, rife with financial implications for the team moving forward.

Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson makes the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Blackhawks pulled the trigger on somewhat of an unusual trade on Thursday. The trade involved goaltender Laurent Brossoit, who had been on the block since returning from lower-body surgery.

But this trade was far more complex than just sending Brossoit to the San Jose Sharks. This deal was about…