The Chicago Blackhawks added some offensive depth to their team on Wednesday by acquiring center Sami Pahlsson from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman James Wisniewski and an undisclosed draft pick. However, Pahlsson is currently on injured reserve with an abdominal strain and a viral infection. In 52 games this season with the Ducks, he has five goals and 10 assists for 15 points. Wisniewski has been limited to 31 games this season after undergoing knee surgery in September. He has two goals and 11 assists for 13 points and 14 penalty minutes. The Blackhawks were rumored to be seeking offensive depth leading up to the deadline and got that in Pahlsson. He brings plenty of decent two-way skills and veteran experience to the team. Wisniewski gives the Ducks another young defenseman from which to build with. He will bring plenty of toughness to the Ducks' blueline.
***UPDATE***
Details of this trade were a bit sketchy after it was made, but later on Wednesday night the NHL announced that Chicago also acquired prospect defenseman Logan Stephenson in the deal, while Anaheim acquired prospect center Petri Kontiola.
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