Report: Blackhawks trade goaltender Malcolm Subban

UPDATE: And now it's official, the Sabres have acquired Subban from the Blackhawks in exchange for "future considerations" (ie nothing).

This just in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres have reportedly acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks.

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More to come including official confirmation and the price of acquisition for the Sabres.

Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli reports that the Blackhawks will essentially get nothing in return for shipping Subban to the Sabres:

The 27 year old Subban has played just five games this season, all with the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate Rockford IceHogs. He has a subpar 3.38 goals against average and .893 save percentage. He's got a career 3.02 goals against average and an .899 save percentage in 82 NHL games split between the Blackhawks, Vegas Golden Knights and Boston Bruins.

The younger brother of star defenseman P.K. Subban, Malcolm was selected in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.