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Penguins not trading for Lukas Reichel is a good thing

The former Blackhawks forward finally got a change of scenery, and it was a good thing that his new team is not the Penguins.

Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel (73) warms up before the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images | Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

The Lukas Reichel saga is finally over. The now former Chicago Blackhawks forward has finally found a new home, and it is with the Vancouver Canucks. It was announced on Friday that Reichel was being traded to the Canucks from the Blackhawks for a 2027 4th round draft pick.