The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin confirmed the trade for the 23-year-old former first-round pick who was selected 17th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft by Chicago. The fourth-round pick originally belonged to Chicago and was previously acquired by Vancouver on June 26, 2024.

“Lukas is a player we’ve tracked for a long time, and his skill set is undeniable,” said Allvin in a statement. “He’s a young player with high hockey IQ and speed who just needs the right opportunity to find his confidence and develop into a consistent NHL player. We believe our environment here in Vancouver will give him that opportunity to thrive.”

Reichel, 23, has appe

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