Kurashev scored a goal in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Golden Knights. This was Kurashev's second goal in the last three games. The 25-year-old forward also saw 12:42 of ice time Thursday, picking up a little extra usage after Nick Foligno (undisclosed) left the game injured.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ first practice since the NHL took a break for the 4 Nations Face-Off looked more like a series of training camp drills than a typical midseason session. They worked on passing and two-man rushes before breaking down into spirited group scrimmages.
Seth Jones continues to talk openly about the possibility of a trade from the Blackhawks. Mike Carlson/Getty Images ... to hold his usual first-pairing role in the lineup. Captain Nick Foligno insisted Saturday that there would be no awkwardness.
Defenseman Seth Jones got what he wanted. Instead of playing out the string yet again with the Blackhawks, Jones was dealt Saturday to the defending Stanley Cup-champion Panthers, who were a point off the Atlantic Division lead through Sunday.
Whether the Blackhawks trade Jones at the deadline will likely depend on how much salary they are willing to retain in a deal.
The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers for goalie Spencer Knight and a conditional 2026 first-round pick, the team announced Saturday.
Ivan Barbashev had two goals and two assists, Vegas scored five times in the first period and the Golden Knights held off the Chicago Blackhawks to win 7-5.