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Lukas Reichel's fate with the Chicago Blackhawks for opening night was just officially confirmed

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Joshua Deeds
October 6, 2025 (9:43)

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Forward Lukas Reichel's fate with the Blackhawks has been confirmed, with reports that he's travelling to the Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers tonight, suggesting NHL Insider Frank Seravalli is wrong about a possible trade.

The Chicago Blackhawks have an extra forward in tow as the team will be taking forward Lukas Reichel on the trip to Florida to begin the season against the reigning Stanley Cup champions.

Oddly enough, the Blackhawks have him the 'A' on his chest, despite various trade rumors.

The former 1st-round pick has yet to find a new home in the NHL despite multiple NHL teams being interested in acquiring his services.

As a player who turned out to be a bust, the cost wasn't too expensive, with some speculating he'd cost a mid-round pick at the most.

However, General Manager Kyle Davidson, who is great at completing trades, hasn't been able to find a buyer, ironically.

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Former 1st-round Pick Lukas Reichel To Remain A Blackhawk?

It was reported that the Edmonton Oilers were the one NHL team that decided to kick tires on the forward recently.

Since then, news has been far and few between regarding a trade, as the Blackhawks have been shopping him to the San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks.

Reichel found a breath of life in his game last season, playing the majority of the season on the fourth line with his mentor, Pat Maroon.

He scored 22 points (8-14) in 70 games with the Blackhawks.

A grave sign that he could use a fresh start in the NHL if he is ever to reach his full potential in the league.

The former 17th overall pick signed a two-year $1.2 million AAV contract in 2024 and will be a pending RFA at the end of the season.

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Lukas Reichel's fate with the Chicago Blackhawks for opening night was just officially confirmed

Forward Lukas Reichel's fate with the Blackhawks has been confirmed, with reports that he's travelling to the Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers tonight, suggesting NHL Insider Frank Seravalli is wrong about a possible trade.

Former 1st-round Pick Lukas Reichel To Remain A Blackhawk?

Do you think forward Lukas Reichel of the Chicago Blackhawks will be traded this season?