The 24-year old Koekkoek was drafted 10th overall in the 1st round of the 2012 draft by the Lightning. He carries a $865,000 salary cap hit.
The 28-year old Rutta was undrafted. He carries a $2.3 million salary cap hit.
Some thoughts from the media
Scott Powers: “Seems like another positive trade for the Blackhawks. They moved up a couple draft rounds & can either re-sign Koekkoek or let him walk after the season as a RFA. The Blackhawks were eating some of Rutta’s contract in Rockford, but the cap space doesn’t matter this year.