Confirmed Trade: [NYI/CHI] #18 and #50 for #20, #54, and #61 (ALL '24 Picks)

[seafoam]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794055795375538594

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[Colezuki]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794055795375538594

Wild this happened today

 

[SI90]

Love it we actually use the extra second to pick a prospect and not just to unload a contract lol

 

[Juxtaposer]

Have we ever seen a trade like this happen before the draft? Have to assume one of the teams has another trade incoming.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I get the trade but the timing is bizarre to say the least.

Draft is like a month away.

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

This is just a bit... weird.

Maybe another deal in the pipeline between the two? Otherwise this is odd from the Blackhawks perspective

 

[Mickey Marner]

Weird trade when you don’t know who’s available at which spot yet.

 

[thebestnic]

Love it we actually use the extra second to pick a prospect and not just to unload a contract lol

Lou still has all the time in the world to trade all them picks before the draft

 

[Kevin Musto]

I'm having a hard time understanding why the Islanders would do this

 

[SCMURRAY]

Ammo for uncle Lou

 

[miscs75]

Lou has some mystery trick of his sleeve that no one is expecting.

 

[JAK]

Lou is giving a FU to Gary Bettman so he can't go tell the world he has a trade to announce at the draft.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

 

[dgibb10]

And unsurprisingly falls right in line with comps

 

[Cynick]

Has a pick swap trade ever happened this early? I like when GMs are bored, but are still antsy to have the offseason get underway.

 

[Twine Tickler]

Can someone tell me why the f*** Chicago would do this deal without even knowing what player would be available at 18 and 50??

I must be missing something right? Surely the valuation of moving up 2 spots in R1, and 4 spots in R2, BLINDLY, is not at the cost of an additional 2nd rounder.

This has to be the stupidest trade I think I've seen in a while. And to think Luo Lamerillo of all people got the best of someone is even more hilarious

someone smarter than me please explain this

TIA

 

[Gecklund]

I'm having a hard time understanding why the Islanders would do this

It’s the opposite for me. Chicago gives up an extra 2nd to move up a total of 6 spots? Feels a bit strange

 

[beowulf]

As many have said this is weird timing for a picks only trade since these usually happen at the draft.

 

[GKJ]

What’s the rush here for the Blackhawks? To move up 6 spots? A month before the draft?

 

[DatDude44]

guessing chicago knows via an agent or connection that a player they want is going at 19?

like... idk lol...wtf....

 

[Bcap88]

Very dumb trade lol

 

[blankall]

Weird trade when you don’t know who’s available at which spot yet.

Very bizarre. Especially in this draft, as the difference between #18 and #20 is likely a matter of personal preference. Maybe the two teams both know they were gunning for the same prospect?

 

[Gabrielor]

Good business by the Islanders here.

They gain a 2nd for moving down a combined 6 slots, and only 2 in the 1st round.

 

[seafoam]

I'm having a hard time understanding why the Islanders would do this

More picks = more assets to trade

 

[Bcap88]

guessing chicago knows via an agent or connection that a player they want is going at 19?

like... idk lol...wtf..

Yea weird trade considering they haven’t even done the testing interviews for prospects yet