Blackhawks Trade Burakovsky, Now Hunt Marchment

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Chicago Blackhawks pull off a savvy trade, sending Andre Burakovsky to Ottawa for a deep 2027 draft pick, freeing up over $36M in cap space. Now the real challenge begins: filling the middle-six winger void. Jordan Greenway’s a fourth-liner, not the answer. Enter Mason Marchment — a 6’5” physical presence who lit up Columbus with 15 goals and 17 assists in 39 games. He’s the perfect fit for Chicago’s young, skilled but undersized roster needing playoff grit. With free agency tight and other players getting paid, Marchment could cost $7M annually for 4-5 years. The Blackhawks have the money…