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Blackhawks Eye Trade for Goalie Brossoit Amidst AHL Stint

12/1/2025

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Chicago Blackhawks are preparing to trade goaltender Laurent Brossoit, sidelined since July 2024 after signing a two-year contract following hip and meniscus surgeries.
Brossoit will begin a conditioning stint in the AHL next week.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Chicago has allowed trades due to Brossoit's $3.3 million cap hit.
Spencer Knight is thriving as the starter, which could prompt a trade that sends Brossoit to the Edmonton Oilers.

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Chicago Blackhawks are preparing to trade goaltender Laurent Brossoit, sidelined since July 2024 after signing a two-year contract following hip and meniscus surgeries.
Brossoit will begin a conditioning stint in the AHL next week.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Chicago has allowed trades due to Brossoit's $3.3 million cap hit.
Spencer Knight is thriving as the starter, which could prompt a trade that sends Brossoit to the Edmonton Oilers.