The San Jose Sharks made an interesting trade today, potentially clearing the way for a larger deal in the near future. The team moved two defensemen, Jake Furlong and Ryan Ellis, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for goaltender Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick. (Small brag because I suggested a Furlong trade last week.) The picks are so far in the future, they’re inconsequential at this point for either team, so we’ll focus on the players.
What does this deal do for the Blackhawks?
The only way this seems to make sense for the Blackhawks is that the team is trying to get some salary back.