In an unexpected move, the Red Wings have acquired winger Brendan Perlini from the Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Alec Regula, the team announced late Monday:
The move comes as no surprise for the Blackhawks, Perlini had been voicing his frustration about ice time, and wanted the team to seek a trade, according to reports. Perlini, a former Coyotes 12th overall pick in 2014, has had trouble finding consistent success at the NHL level, but perhaps another change of scenery will help that.