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Sharks Acquire Laurent Brossoit, Nolan Allan as Blackhawks Take Ryan Ellis’ LTIR Contract

Chicago aims to leverage Ellis’ $6.25 million cap hit on long-term injured reserve to manage cap-floor obligations.

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Apr 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) reacts with goaltender Laurent Brossoit (39) after the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The deal sends Brossoit, Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick to San Jose for Ellis’ contract, Jake Furlong and a 2028 fourth-round pick.
  • Brossoit, 32, never appeared for Chicago after knee and hip surgeries and posted a 3-3-0 record with a 3.38 GAA and .901 save percentage on an AHL conditioning stint.
  • The veteran goalie carries a $3.3 million cap hit in the final year of his two-year contract as San Jose seeks added depth in net.
  • Ellis, 35, has not played since 2021 and brings a $6.25 million cap charge through 2026-27 that Chicago is expected to place on LTIR for cap-floor and roster accounting.
  • Allan, a 2021 first-round pick who logged 43 NHL games last season, is set for a significant AHL role with the Barracuda as Chicago moves up three rounds in the 2028 draft.