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Coyotes, Blackhawks exchange 7 players, pair of draft picks in trade

Posted at 12:59 PM, Jul 12, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-12 17:01:23-04

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Marian Hossa and Vinnie Hinostroza in a blockbuster deal with the Arizona Coyotes, parting with a promising young forward in order to clear out a troublesome contract.

The Blackhawks also sent defenseman Jordan Oesterle and a third-round pick in the 2019 draft to the Coyotes for forwards Marcus Kruger, MacKenzie Entwistle and Jordan Maletta, defenseman Andrew Campbell and a fifth-round pick in next year's draft. Kruger was drafted by Chicago and spent his first seven seasons with the Blackhawks before he was traded to Vegas last July.

The 24-year-old Hinostroza tallied seven goals and 18 assists in 50 games with the Blackhawks last season. Oesterle had five goals and 10 assists for Chicago in 2017-18.

"Vinnie is a dynamic, right shot forward with high-end skill. We expect he will continue to grow his game with increased opportunity," Coyotes general manager John Chayka said in a statement.

"Jordan is a mobile, puck-moving defenseman who will join our great group on the back end. He breaks out pucks very well and will join the rush offensively."

The 39-year-old Hossa did not play last season because of severe side effects from medication to treat a progressive skin disorder. He isn't expected to play again, but he is signed through the 2020-21 season at a $5.275 million cap hit.

Thursday's trade gets Hossa's contract off Chicago's books, but it comes at a heavy cost. Hinostroza, a 24-year-old Chicago native, set career highs with seven goals and 18 assists in 50 games last season, and the 26-year-old Oesterle also showed promising signs last year.