Jan 11, 2019
Blackhawks acquire D Koekkoek
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenceman Slater Koekkoek and a fifth-round pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenceman Jan Rutta and a seventh-round pick.
The Canadian Press
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired defenceman Jan Rutta in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
NHL-leading Tampa Bay also got a 2019 seventh-round draft pick from Chicago in exchange for defenceman Slater Koekkoek and a fifth-round selection in this year's draft.
The 28-year-old Rutta had two goals and four assists in 23 games with the Blackhawks this season. He also has spent time in the minors.
Koekkoek was selected by Tampa Bay with the 10th pick in the 2012 draft. The 24-year-old Koekkoek has five goals and nine assists in 85 career NHL games.
The trade was announced Friday.
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