BEAUDIN FOR HILLIS
The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks for forward Cameron Hillis.
What does it give the Montreal Canadiens
In Beaudin, the Canadiens add needed defensive depth. Beaudin has NHL experience and can play either side, which could help him land a spot on Montreal's roster at some point in 2022-23.
What does it give the Chicago Blackhawks
Beaudin needed to move on from Chicago, so the Blackhawks did well to get Hillis in this trade. Several other young defensemen moved past Beaudin on Chicago's depth chart, so this deal makes sense.
Fantasy impact
Neither Beaudin nor Hillis has much in the way of long-range keeper value. Therefore, there is nothing to see here.
