Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks complete trade for 32-year-old goaltender: Trade talks are picking up

Anaheim's crease has been a point of discussion, and Brossoit's name keeps surfacing in that context.

Brossoit's name has been linked to several trades since he made his return to the ice in early December.

Chicago's season has been rough, and with losing streaks mounting, general manager Kyle Davidson is at a crossroads about how to best position the Blackhawks for the future.

Brossoit, 32, has been working his way back from injury and has a fresh opportunity to reestablish his value in trade conversations. His experience and history as a starter make him intriguing to teams that need goaltending help before the freeze takes effect.

Interest in Brossoit isn't coming from thin air. As Frank Seravalli put it:

That quote encapsulates why Brossoit is in play, with Anaheim's pop between the pipes inconsistent while Petr Mrazek deals with injury concerns.

Brossoit carries a $3.3 million cap hit and, crucially, has no trade protection on his contract.

He's a pending unrestricted free agent, meaning Chicago can move him without having to navigate no-movement clauses or retention complications, which simplifies potential negotiations.

Allowing him to land where he can get a fresh start seems to be in everyone's interest.

In three AHL outings since returning from injury, Brossoit posted a .900 save percentage and went 2-1-0, showing flashes of the goaltender who back in 2023-24 went 15-5-2 with a .927 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.

If he reaches anything near those numbers again, teams like Anaheim could view him as a buy-low gamble worth making.

Chicago isn't devoid of other assets that are drawing interest, as other sources have pointed out multiple Blackhawks pieces appearing on recent trade boards.

But Brossoit stands out because of his NHL experience and immediate utility between the pipes.

Anaheim, sitting with cap space and looking to stabilize its crease, might be one of the few teams willing to take on Brossoit's contract and give him a chance to compete for starts. As the holiday freeze approaches, that dynamic could create urgency on both sides.

For Blackhawks fans, watching these discussions unfold might be bittersweet, especially with Chicago trying to develop younger options and build toward long-term competitiveness.

If a deal gets done, it could be a sign the Blackhawks are pivoting even more toward the future.

Whether this comes to fruition before the freeze or later at the March deadline remains to be seen, but right now Brossoit is at the center of a buzz that's hard to ignore.