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The Colorado Avalanche are firmly focused on winning now, while the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to the future.
The Chicago Blackhawks have called up a future star to join Connor Bedard and Anders Sorensen amid the disappointing NHL campaign.
The Blackhawks are working to extend breakout forward Ryan Donato, and if that doesn't happen, it would take a haul to pry him out of Chicago.
Victor Söderström didn’t want to give up on the NHL so early, but it seems that he didn’t see a path to that dream running through Salt Lake City. Playing this season for Brynäs IF in the SHL, he learned on Friday – the NHL trade deadline – that his NHL rights had been traded from Utah HC to the Chicago Blackhawks along with the rights to Shea Weber – who hasn’t played since 2021 and is essentially retired – in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.
Blackhawks star Connor Bedard ended a seven-game point drought, and his goal 3:10 into overtime capped a two-point night as Chicago beat the visiting Utah Hockey Club 4-3 on Friday.Last year's Calder Trophy winner for top rookie also had an assist as Chicago extended its points streak to four games (3-0-1).