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Chicago Blackhawks pull of trade with Sabres for $4 million forward

Jordan SiglerBy 3 Mins Read
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) and forward Sam Lafferty (18) watch as defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) and forward Sam Lafferty (18) watch as defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

After months of speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks made a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to land an NHL player. However, the trade will underwhelm fans who were hoping that JJ Peterka would be in Chicago for the upcoming season.

Peterka had been the main focal point of trade rumors regarding the Blackhawks and Sabres. Peterka, 23, would have been a strong fit for a young Chicago team led by first-year head coach Jeff Blashill.

The Chicago Blackhawks made a trade with the Sabres

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Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Oliver Moore shakes hands with general manager Kyle Davidson after being selected with the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

 

Per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio, the Blackhawks traded for forward Sam Lefferty. Chicago is sending a 2026 sixth-round pick for the veteran.

“Trade: Blackhawks acquire forward Sam Lafferty from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick,” Roumeliotis posted on X. “Fun fact: Sam Lafferty was part of the trade package Chicago sent to Toronto that landed them a 2025 first-round pick (No. 25 overall). Blackhawks used that pick on Friday to draft Vaclav Nestrasil.”

Sam Lafferty brings veteran experience

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center.
Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Lafferty, 30, is joining Chicago on the final year of his two-year contract worth $4 million. The six-foot-two, 205-pound athlete has played in 349 career games, scoring 40 goals and recording 90 assists. He is a minus-39 on the ice for his career.

Last season, Lafferty appeared in 60 games, scoring just four goals and making three assists. He was a minus-15 on the ice.

Lafferty is a right-handed shooter from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Penguins selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 draft.
The trade gives Chicago depth at forward, though Lafferty will not be expected to be a main contributor for the Blackhawks. Giving up a sixth-round pick for a veteran player doesn’t scream bad value. However, the team still needs to find quality help for the offense.
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson makes the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena.
Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson makes the nineteenth pick in round one of the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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