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Blackhawks Trade for Ellis, Call Up Young Goaltenders

1/11/2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan, and a seventh-round pick to the San Jose Sharks for goaltender Ryan Ellis, defenseman Jake Furlong, and a fourth-round pick.
The Blackhawks then called up goaltenders Stanislav Berezhnoy and Drew Commesso due to flu issues.
Berezhnoy, with limited experience, may start against the Nashville Predators.
The Sharks acquired Brossoit as goaltending insurance, aiming for their first playoff spot since 2019.

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded goaltender Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan, and a seventh-round pick to the San Jose Sharks for goaltender Ryan Ellis, defenseman Jake Furlong, and a fourth-round pick.
The Blackhawks then called up goaltenders Stanislav Berezhnoy and Drew Commesso due to flu issues.
Berezhnoy, with limited experience, may start against the Nashville Predators.
The Sharks acquired Brossoit as goaltending insurance, aiming for their first playoff spot since 2019.