What the Chiarot, Jarnkrok trades could mean for Hawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The NHL trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and a pair of trades made Wednesday could provide some insight into what the Chicago Blackhawks could expect if they make any deals in the coming days.
The first trade involved the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers, as defenseman Ben Chiarot was sent to south Florida. In exchange, the Canadiens received a 2023 first-round pick, a 2022 fourth-round pick and prospect Ty Smilanic, according to multiple reports.
Chiarot has seven goals and 11 assists in 54 games for the Canadiens this season.
The second trade happened just moments later, as the Seattle Kraken shipped forward Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames in exchange for three draft picks, including a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 third-round pick.
The Kraken also got a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft.
In 49 games with the Kraken, Jarnkrok scored 12 goals and dished out 14…