Canucks Acquire Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks acquired 23-year-old German forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Reichel has 58 NHL points (22 goals, 36 assists) in 174 games, has started this season with four points (2-2) in five games, and is on a two-year, $2.4 million contract; he will be a restricted free agent after the season. Chicago made Reichel available after he failed to secure a consistent top-six role and spent much of the past two seasons in bottom-six usage; he also has a strong AHL record (116 points in 121 games) and was a 2023 AHL All-Star. Vancouver GM Patrik Allvin said the move adds a skilled playmaker as the team replaces lost depth amid injuries, including Teddy Blueger, though Reichel may begin in a bottom-six role while the Canucks hope a larger opportunity will unlock more of his offensive potential. The trade also clears roster space in Chicago for younger prospects.