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Blackhawks Trade Phillips for Promising Jets Prospect Kuzmin

1/16/2025

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In a strategic move, the Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Isaak Phillips to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin. At just 21, Kuzmin is yet to make his NHL debut but has shown promise with four points in 21 AHL games. This trade could open doors for Blackhawks prospect Artyom Levshunov, a close friend of Kuzmin.

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In a strategic move, the Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Isaak Phillips to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Dmitry Kuzmin. At just 21, Kuzmin is yet to make his NHL debut but has shown promise with four points in 21 AHL games. This trade could open doors for Blackhawks prospect Artyom Levshunov, a close friend of Kuzmin.