The Chicago Blackhawks traded Lukas Reichel to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Reichel's play improved in the early stages of 2025-26, but he was no longer in the Blackhawks' long-term plans, averaging just 9:52 of total ice time.
Youngsters like Frank Nazar and veteran role players like Ryan Donato performed well, passing him up in the lineup.
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Author's summary: Canucks acquire Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks.