Trade Alert: Blackhawks trade Anisimov in a rare one for one trade!

This just in, the Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Artem Anisimov to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Zack Smith.

TRADE ALERT: The #Blackhawks have acquired forward Zack Smith from the Senators in exchange for forward Artem Anisimov.

Smith’s contract has an AAV of $3,250,000 and is signed through the 2020-21 season. pic.twitter.com/O6bKjgCwH5
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 16, 2019

The 31-year-old played 70 games last season for the Senators scoring nine goals and adding a career-high 19 assists.

He has also served as alternate captain for the Senators since the 2017-18 season. #Blackhawks https://t.co/0LBET76Twu
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 16, 2019

The trade is, in effect, a cash dump for the Blackhawks. In taking on Smith over Anisimov, the Blackhawks will free up $1.3 million in salary cap space per season for the next two years.

Trade Alert: Blackhawks trade Anisimov in a rare one for one trade!

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