Canadiens send Weise, Fleischmann to Hawks

Days before the NHL trade deadline, the Chicago Blackhawks have made another trade, preparing themselves for yet another long playoff run. The Montreal Canadiens have dealt veteran fowards Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann to the Blackhawks in return for former first round pick Phillip Danault and a 2018 second round pick.

Reigning from Victoriaville, Quebec, Phillip Danault was selected 26th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2011 draft. The 6 foot, 200 pound centerman played his first three pro season with the Blackhawks affiliate team, the Rockford Icehogs of the AHL. In early November, Danault was recalled by the Blackhawks where he got to play alongside Marian Hossa and captain Jonathan Toews on the 1st line. In 30 games this season, the 23 year-old amassed 1 goal and 4 assists.

Marc Bergevin following the deal: "Phillip Danault is a young and gifted player who will be part of our core group of young forwards for many years to come. I am very pleased to have him join our organization. As a member of the Blackhawks management group, I was instrumental in the selection of Phillip in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft. Dale Weise and Tomas Fleischmann have both been good contributors to our team and I would like to wish them the best of luck with the Blackhawks' organization."



#15 Tomas Fleischmann and #22 Dale Weise now members of the Chicago Blackhawks - (Jean Yves Ahern/USA TODAY Sports)