The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann from the Montreal Canadiens for a 2018 2nd round pick and Phillip Danault.
Renaud Lavoie: The Canadiens are retaining 30 percent of Weise’s salary.
General Faneger: With retaining 30 percent of Weise’s salary, the Blackhawks now at $140,447 in projected cap space at the end of the season. $653,079 in deadline cap space.
The 27-year old Weise was drafted 111th overall in the 4th round of the 2008 draft by the Rangers. He carries a $1.025 cap hit.
The 31-year old Fleischmann was drafted 63rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2002 draft by the Red Wings. He carries a $750,000 cap hit.
The 23-year old Danault was drafted 26th overall in the 1st round of the 2011 draft by the Blackhawks. He carries a $863,333 cap hit.
Some thoughts from the media:
Bob McKenzie: “CHI may be done adding pieces but it’s not iron clad. If Hawks choose to deal Bryan Bickell, it could open up cap space for another move.”
Mark Lazerus: “Time will tell, and if the #Blackhawks win the Cup, it was obviously worth it. But I’m not so sure this move HAD to be made. We’ll see.”
Corey Pronman: “Danault is a high-energy forward. Very good skater, can PK, good hockey IQ. Doesn’t have great hands. Could be a long-term 3rd line F.”
Arpon Basu: “The Habs can put Philip Danault in their lineup right away. I don’t think anyone expected them to get that between now and Monday. I didn’t.”
Mark Lazerus: “#Blackhawks gave up two former first-rounders, a 2016 first-rounder, and two 2018 picks for Ladd, Weise and Fleischmann, all pending UFAs.”
Eric Stephens: “Stan Bowman ain’t effin around, is he?”
Pierre LeBrun: “Decent return for the Habs. But again, Stan Bowman all-in. Impressive.”
Chris Kuc: “Somehow, Bryan Bickell remains in the #Blackhawks’ system.”
Dale Weise
Tomas Fleischmann
Phillip Danault
