There's no denying that the Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets don't have the same aspirations this season. The Jets are leading the Central Division, while the Hawks are in the last spot, with a 33-point difference. With less than two months before the NHL trade deadline, it's clear that the Jets are poised to add talent to their roster, while the Blackhawks could be sellers. In breaking news, the two teams have officially agreed on the terms of a trade. Indeed, the Jets are sending Dmitry Kuzmin to Chicago in return for Isaak Philips. Darren Dregger was among the first reporters to spread the news: As you can see, this is quite a small trade, involving two players who haven't got a lot of NHL experience. Dmitry Kuzmin, 21, has been playing in the AHL and the ECHL for the past two years. He was drafted 82nd overall by the Jets in 2021 but hasn't made his NHL debut yet. As for Isaak Philips, the 23-year-old defenseman took part in 56 NHL games in his career, all played with the Chicago Blackhawks. This
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